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Irene Ryan (I) (1902–1973)
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 ...
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Born:in El Paso, Texas, USADied:(age 70) in Santa Monica, California, USA |
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Actress (66 credits)
Actress (66 credits)
1970-1972
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Ida Beckman (segment "Love and the Old Swingers") / Mother (segment "Love and the Lost Dog")
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
- 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
1968
Petticoat Junction
(TV Series)
Granny Daisy Moses
Granny Daisy Moses
- A Cake from Granny
(1968)
... Granny Daisy Moses
- Granny, the Baby Expert
(1968)
... Granny Daisy Moses
1961
Bringing Up Buddy
(TV Series)
Cynthia Boyle
Cynthia Boyle
- Cynthia's Concert Tour
(1961)
... Cynthia Boyle
- Cynthia's Boyfriend
(1961)
... Cynthia Boyle
- The Singer
(1961)
... Cynthia Boyle
1958
The Restless Gun
(TV Series)
Mrs. Thelma Taylor
Mrs. Thelma Taylor
- The Battle of Tower Rock
(1958)
... Mrs. Thelma Taylor
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Self (25 credits)
Self (25 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Berthe") in "Pippin" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Book by Roger O. Hirson (uncredited). Book by / choreographed by / directed by Bob Fosse. Music / lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Musical Director: Stanley Lebowsky. Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns. Dance arrangements by John Berkman. Imperial Theatre (moved to The ... See more »Alternate Names:
Tim and Irene | Irene | Irene NobletteHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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After the cancellation of The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), she was offered a starring role in a proposed TV series in which she would have played a character similar to that of Granny. Despite her interest in the idea of doing a new series, she decided to put the project on hold so that she could fulfill her dream of performing on Broadway. Ultimately, the proposed TV series never came into ... See more »Nickname:
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