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Irene Ryan

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Oct 17 1902

Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 26 1973

Irene Ryan is 70 years old

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Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

Irene Ryan was 63 in Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title as 'Granny (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1966

Desire in the Dust

Irene Ryan was 57 in Desire in the Dust as 'Nora Finney'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1960

Rockabilly Baby

Irene Ryan was 55 in Rockabilly Baby as 'Eunice Johnson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1957

Spring Reunion

Irene Ryan was 54 in Spring Reunion as 'Miss Stapleton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957

Ricochet Romance

Irene Ryan was 52 in Ricochet Romance as 'Miss Clay'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954

Blackbeard, the Pirate

Irene Ryan was 50 in Blackbeard, the Pirate as 'Alvina, a lady in waiting'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952

The WAC From Walla Walla

Irene Ryan was 49 in The WAC From Walla Walla as 'WAC Sgt. Kearns'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1952

Bonzo Goes to College

Irene Ryan was 49 in Bonzo Goes to College as 'Nancy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1952

Meet Me After the Show

Irene Ryan was 48 in Meet Me After the Show as 'Tillie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1951

Half Angel

Irene Ryan was 48 in Half Angel as 'Nurse Kay'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1951

The Skipper Surprised His Wife

Irene Ryan was 47 in The Skipper Surprised His Wife as 'Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1950

There's a Girl in My Heart

Irene Ryan was 47 in There's a Girl in My Heart as 'Mrs. Mullin'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1949

Mighty Joe Young

Irene Ryan was 46 in Mighty Joe Young as 'Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1949

An Old-Fashioned Girl

Irene Ryan was 46 in An Old-Fashioned Girl as 'Mrs. Shaw'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1949

My Dear Secretary

Irene Ryan was 46 in My Dear Secretary as 'Mary'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

Irene Ryan was 45 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as 'Opal Cheever'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948

Arch of Triumph

Irene Ryan was 45 in Arch of Triumph as 'Irate Wife (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1948

Heading for Heaven

Irene Ryan was 45 in Heading for Heaven as 'Molly'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1947

The Woman on the Beach

Irene Ryan was 44 in The Woman on the Beach as 'Mrs. Mary Wernecke'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1947

Little Iodine

Irene Ryan was 44 in Little Iodine as 'Mrs. Tremble'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1946

The Diary of a Chambermaid

Irene Ryan was 43 in The Diary of a Chambermaid as 'Louise'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1946

That Night with You

Irene Ryan was 42 in That Night with You as 'Prudence'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1945

The Beautiful Cheat

Irene Ryan was 42 in The Beautiful Cheat as 'Miss Beatrice Kent'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1945

That's the Spirit

Irene Ryan was 42 in That's the Spirit as 'Bilson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1945

San Diego I Love You

Irene Ryan was 41 in San Diego I Love You as 'Sheila Jones'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1944

Hot Rhythm

Irene Ryan was 41 in Hot Rhythm as 'Polly Kane (as Irene)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1944

O, My Darling Clementine

Irene Ryan was 41 in O, My Darling Clementine as 'Irene (Princess Sheba)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943

The Sultan's Daughter

Irene Ryan was 41 in The Sultan's Daughter as 'Irene'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1943

Melody Parade

Irene Ryan was 40 in Melody Parade as 'Gloria Brewster'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1943

Sarong Girl

Irene Ryan was 40 in Sarong Girl as 'Irene Raynor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1943

Hold Your Temper

Irene Ryan was 40 in Hold Your Temper as 'Edgar's Wife'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943

Reveille with Beverly

Irene Ryan was 40 in Reveille with Beverly as 'Elsie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1943

Melody for Three

Irene Ryan was 38 in Melody for Three as 'Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1941

Will You Stop?

Irene Ryan was 34 in Will You Stop? as 'Irene / Cleopatra'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937

His Pest Girl

Irene Ryan was 34 in His Pest Girl as 'Irene'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1937

The Big Courtship

Irene Ryan was 34 in The Big Courtship as 'Irene Ryan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1937

The Wacky Family

Irene Ryan was 33 in The Wacky Family

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1936

Peaceful Relations

Irene Ryan was 33 in Peaceful Relations as 'Irene'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1936

Just Plain Folks

Irene Ryan was 33 in Just Plain Folks

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1936

One Big Happy Family

Irene Ryan was 33 in One Big Happy Family as 'Irene'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Don Knotts Show

Irene Ryan was 67+ in The Don Knotts Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970

Love, American Style

Irene Ryan was 66+ in Love, American Style

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Irene Ryan was 63+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

The Dean Martin Show

Irene Ryan was 62+ in The Dean Martin Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965

The Hollywood Palace

Irene Ryan was 61+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Panelist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Danny Kaye Show

Irene Ryan was 60+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

Petticoat Junction

Irene Ryan was 60+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Granny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963

The Merv Griffin Show

Irene Ryan was 59+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Beverly Hillbillies

Irene Ryan was 59+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Granny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962

Mister Ed

Irene Ryan was 58+ in Mister Ed

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961

Bringing Up Buddy

Irene Ryan was 57+ in Bringing Up Buddy

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960

My Three Sons

Irene Ryan was 57+ in My Three Sons

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960

The Real McCoys

Irene Ryan was 54+ in The Real McCoys

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957

Alcoa Theatre

Irene Ryan was 54+ in Alcoa Theatre as 'Martha Henderson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957

Matinee Theater

Irene Ryan was 53+ in Matinee Theater

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955

The Whistler

Irene Ryan was 51+ in The Whistler

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954

General Electric Theater

Irene Ryan was 50+ in General Electric Theater as 'Mrs. Bryant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

The Bob Hope Show

Irene Ryan was 47+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950