Irene Ryan
ActingBorn: October 17, 1902 in El Paso, Texas, USA
Biography
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 ...
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Film
41 Titles
6.4
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Mighty Joe Young1949
5.9
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Blackbeard, the Pirate1952
6.0
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Arch of Triumph1948
5.8
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Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven1948
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Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976
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My Dear Secretary1948
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Heading for Heaven1947
6.2
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The Woman on the Beach1947
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Desire in the Dust1960
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The Diary of a Chambermaid1946
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Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title1966
6.2
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Half Angel1951
6.2
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Spring Reunion1957
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Rockabilly Baby1957
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Melody for Three1941
8.0
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Ricochet Romance1954
Series
17 Titles
6.1
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Love, American Style1969–
6.9
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The Beverly Hillbillies1962–
6.7
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My Three Sons1960–
5.8
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Petticoat Junction1963–
6.6
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The Merv Griffin Show1962–
5.3
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Matinee Theater1955–
6.8
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Mister Ed1961–
5.9
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The Real McCoys1957–
7.0
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The Bob Hope Show1950–
7.4
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The Dean Martin Show1965–
7.0
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Alcoa Theatre1957–
5.0
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The Hollywood Palace1964–
7.0
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The Danny Kaye Show1963–
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The Whistler1954–
6.8
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General Electric Theater1953–
9.0
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The Don Knotts Show1970–