Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

Acting
41 Movies 17 TV Shows

Born

October 17, 1902

Died

April 26, 1973

Place of Birth

El Paso, Texas, USA

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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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