Before becoming known to millions as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Irene Ryan was already an established vaudeville, radio and movie actress, though not as famous prior to her television stint. She accompanied Bob Hope on his famous military tours and she was known as "the gal who makes Bob Hope laugh." After being cast as Granny, she became famous overnight. When the Hillbillies ended, she co-starred in the Broadway musical 'Pippin' with Ben Vereen. Unfortunately, despite wonderful reviews from critics, Ryan took ill, was discovered to have an inoperable brain tumor and died soon after at the age of 70.
41 movies · 17 shows
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976·0.0
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966·5.3
Desire in the Dust
1960·4.4
Rockabilly Baby
1957·6.3
Spring Reunion
1957·6.2
Ricochet Romance
1954·8.0
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952·5.9
The WAC from Walla Walla
1952·10.0
Bonzo Goes to College
1952·6.0
Meet Me After the Show
1951·5.4
Half Angel
1951·6.2
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950·5.3
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949·7.0
Mighty Joe Young
1949·6.4
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949·6.0
My Dear Secretary
1948·6.1
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948·5.8
Arch of Triumph
1948·6.0
Heading for Heaven
1947·5.6
The Woman on the Beach
1947·6.2
Little Iodine
1946·4.7
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946·6.2
That Night with You
1945·10.0
The Beautiful Cheat
1945·6.0
That's the Spirit
1945·6.7
San Diego I Love You
1944·6.8
Hot Rhythm
1944·5.5
O, My Darling Clementine
1943·8.0
The Sultan's Daughter
1943·5.0
Melody Parade
1943·8.0
Sarong Girl
1943·7.0
Hold Your Temper
1943·10.0
Reveille with Beverly
1943·7.5
Melody for Three
1941·6.5
Will You Stop?
1937·10.0
His Pest Girl
1937·8.0
The Big Courtship
1937·8.0
The Wacky Family
1936·7.0
Peaceful Relations
1936·7.0
Just Plain Folks
1936·10.0
One Big Happy Family
1935·0.0