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Irene Ryan (I) (1902–1973)

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Before becoming known to millions as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies, 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... See full bio »

Born:

Irene Noblett
in San Francisco, California, USA

Died:

(age 70) in Santa Monica, California, USA
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1970-1972 Love, American Style (TV series)
Ida Beckman (segment "Love and the Old Swingers") / Mother (segment "Love and the Lost Dog")
– Love and the Happy Medium/Love and the Jinx/Love and the Little Black Book/Love and the Old Swingers (1972) … Ida Beckman (segment "Love and the Old Swingers")
– Love and the Intruder/Love and the Lost Dog (1970) … Mother (segment "Love and the Lost Dog")
 
1962-1971 The Beverly Hillbillies (TV series)
Daisy Moses / Daisy Moses - Granny / Daisy 'Granny' Moses / …
– Jethro Returns (1971) … Daisy Moses
– The Clampetts Meet Robert Audubon Getty Crockett (1971) … Daisy Moses
– Love Finds Jane Hathaway (1971) … Daisy Moses
– Elly, the Secretary (1971) … Daisy Moses
– Elly, the Working Girl (1971) … Daisy Moses
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1968 Petticoat Junction (TV series)
Granny Daisy Moses
– A Cake from Granny (1968) … Granny Daisy Moses
– Granny, the Baby Expert (1968) … Granny Daisy Moses
 
1966 Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Granny (uncredited)
 
1965 Mister Ed (TV series)
Granny Clampett
– Love and the Single Horse (1965) … Granny Clampett
 
1962 Wagon Train (TV series)
Martha Gresham
– The Malachi Hobart Story (1962) … Martha Gresham
 
1962 Ichabod and Me (TV series)
– The Old Stowe Road (1962)
 
1962 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Mrs. Bryant
– The Little Hours (1962) … Mrs. Bryant
 
1962 My Three Sons (TV series)
Rusty Wallace
– The Romance of Silver Pines (1962) … Rusty Wallace
 
1961 Bringing Up Buddy (TV series)
Cynthia Boyle
– Cynthia's Concert Tour (1961) … Cynthia Boyle
– Cynthia's Boyfriend (1961) … Cynthia Boyle
– The Singer (1961) … Cynthia Boyle
 
1960 Desire in the Dust
Nora Finney
 
1960 Tom, Dick and Harry (TV movie)
Customer No. 1
 
1959 The Real McCoys (TV series)
Miss Muehlbach
– Grandpa's New Job (1959) … Miss Muehlbach
 
1958 The Restless Gun (TV series)
Thelma Taylor
– The Battle of Tower Rock (1958) … Thelma Taylor
 
1957 Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson
 
1957 Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
 
1956 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
Ray Moore
– One of the Family (1956) … Ray Moore
 
1956 Front Row Center (TV series)
Florence
– Uncle Barney (1956) … Florence
 
1955 Where's Raymond? (TV series)
– Night School (1955)
 
1955 The Whistler (TV series)
Caroline
– Lucky Night (1955) … Caroline
 
1955 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
– Jesse's Romance (1955)
 
1954 Ricochet Romance
Miss Clay
 
1952 Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
 
1952 The WAC from Walla Walla
WAC Sgt. Kearns
 
1952 Bonzo Goes to College
Nancy
 
1952 All Star Revue (TV series)
Guest Comedienne
– Episode #3.1 (1952) … Guest Comedienne
– Episode #2.20 (1952) … Guest Comedienne
 
1951 Meet Me After the Show
Tillie, Delilah's Maid
 
1951 Half Angel
Nurse Kay
 
1950 The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
 
1949 There's a Girl in My Heart
Mrs. Mullin
 
1949 Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
 
1949 An Old-Fashioned Girl
Mrs. Shaw
 
1948 My Dear Secretary
Mary
 
1948 Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever
 
1948 Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
 
1947 Heading for Heaven
Molly the Maid
 
1947 The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Wernecke
 
1946 Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
 
1946 The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
 
1945 That Night with You
Prudence
 
1945 The Beautiful Cheat
Miss Beatrice Kent
 
1945 That's the Spirit
Bilson
 
1944 San Diego I Love You
Sheila Jones
 
1944 Hot Rhythm
Polly Kane (as Irene)
 
1944 The Sultan's Daughter
Irene
 
1943 O, My Darling Clementine
Irene (Princess Sheba)
 
1943 Melody Parade
Gloria Brewster
 
1943 Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
 
1943 Indian Signs (short)
Mrs.Kennedy
 
1943 Hold Your Temper (short)
Edgar's Wife
 
1943 Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
 
1941 Unfinished Business
Bit Part (uncredited)
 
1941 Melody for Three
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
 
1940 Tattle Television (short)
 
1937 Heir Today (short)
Irene
 
1937 Will You Stop! (short)
Irene / Cleopatra
 
1937 Hamlet and Eggs (short)
Irene (as Tim and Irene)
 
1937 His Pest Girl (short)
Irene
 
1937 The Big Courtship (short)
Irene
 
1936 Modern Home (short)
Irene
 
1936 The Wacky Family (short)
Irene
 
1936 Peaceful Relations (short)
Irene (as Irene Noblette)
 
1936 It Happened All Right (short)
Irene
 
1936 Just Plain Folks (short)
Irene Carr (as Irene Noblette)
 
1935 One Big Happy Family (short)
Irene (as Irene Noblette)
 
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1962 The Beverly Hillbillies (TV series)
– Home for Christmas (1962) (performer: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas")
 
1944 Hot Rhythm (performer: "They Cut Down the Old Pine Tree" 1929, "The Happiest Girl in Town" 1944)
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
1972 The Joker's Wild (TV series)
Herself
– Unaired Pilot … Herself
 
1971 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Herself
– Irene Ryan (1971) … Herself
 
1970 The Bob Hope Show (TV series)
Herself
– Bob Hope Looks at Women's Lib (1970) … Herself
 
1969 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 December 1969 (1969) … Herself
 
1969 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Grandma Clampett / Herself - Singer
– Episode #6.15 (1969) … Herself - Singer / Grandma Clampett
 
1967 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.57 (1967) … Herself
 
1966-1967 Password All-Stars (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 June 1967 (1967) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 June 1967 (1967) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 June 1967 (1967) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 June 1967 (1967) … Herself
– Irene Ryan vs. Guy Williams (1967) … Herself
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1967 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode #1.133 (1967) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #1.132 (1967) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #1.131 (1967) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #1.130 (1967) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #1.129 (1967) … Guest Appearance
 
1966 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 April 1966 (1966) … Herself
 
1966 Hollywood Talent Scouts (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 January 1966 (1966) … Herself
 
1965 The Danny Kaye Show (TV series)
Herself - Sketch Actor
– Episode #2.19 (1965) … Herself - Sketch Actor
 
1964 The Andy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 February 1964 (1964) … Herself
 
1963 CBS: The Stars' Address (TV movie)
Herself
 
1963 The 15th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1956 The NBC Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself - Comic Actress
– Episode #1.2 (1956) … Herself - Comic Actress
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (9 titles)
2010 Ma Kettle vs. Granny (short)
Granny
 
2006 CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Country Comedy Shows (TV special)
Granny Moses
 
2005 Paul Henning & The Hillbillies (video documentary)
Granny Clampett
 
2003 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (video)
Granny (Beverly Hillbillies) (uncredited)
 
2003 50 Greatest TV Animals (TV documentary)
Daisy 'Granny' Moses (uncredited)
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1996 Bad Hair Day: The Videos (video short)
Granny (Beverly Hillbillies) (uncredited)
 
1996 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos (video)
Granny (Beverly Hillbillies)
 
1993 The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (TV special documentary)
Granny (Daisy Moses)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1972- 1973). Active on Broadway in the following production: See more »

Alternate Names:

Tim and Irene | Irene | Irene Noblette

Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Trivia:

Since 1972, college thespians have competed annually for the prestigious Irene Ryan Scholarships (started by the Irene Ryan Foundation) at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. See more »

Nickname:

Reenie See more »

Star Sign:

Libra