Irene Ryan
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...
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...
Known For
The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The Diary of a Chambermaid
as Louise
Cast Credits
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited)
Desire in the Dust
as Nora Finney
Rockabilly Baby
as Eunice Johnson
Spring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton
Ricochet Romance
as Miss Clay
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC from Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Bonzo Goes to College
as Nancy
Meet Me After the Show
as Tillie
Half Angel
as Nurse Kay
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
as Mrs. Mullin
Mighty Joe Young
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Mrs. Shaw
My Dear Secretary
as Mary
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Opal Cheever
Arch of Triumph
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Heading for Heaven
as Molly
The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Little Iodine
as Mrs. Tremble
The Diary of a Chambermaid
as Louise
That Night with You
as Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
as Miss Beatrice Kent
That's the Spirit
as Bilson
San Diego I Love You
as Sheila Jones
Hot Rhythm
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
O, My Darling Clementine
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
The Sultan's Daughter
as Irene
Melody Parade
as Gloria Brewster