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Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

Acting • 1902-10-17 • El Paso, Texas, USA

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.

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The Beverly Hillbillies6.9

The Beverly Hillbillies

1962

The Woman on the Beach6.1

The Woman on the Beach

1947

Blackbeard, the Pirate5.9

Blackbeard, the Pirate

1952

The Diary of a Chambermaid6.2

The Diary of a Chambermaid

1946

My Dear Secretary6.1

My Dear Secretary

1948

Heading for Heaven5.6

Heading for Heaven

1947

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