Irene Ryan
Actor
Born Oct 17, 1902 · El Paso, Texas, USA
Active 1935–1973
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.
Filmography
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) — GrannyMighty Joe Young (1949) — Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)Mister Ed (1961)My Three Sons (1960)The Woman on the Beach (1947) — Mrs. Mary WerneckeThe Dean Martin Show (1965)Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) — Alvina, a lady in waitingThe Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) — LouiseThat Night with You (1945) — PrudenceThe WAC from Walla Walla (1952) — WAC Sgt. KearnsJust Plain Folks (1936)Hold Your Temper (1943) — Edgar's WifeWill You Stop? (1937) — Irene / CleopatraArch of Triumph (1948) — Irate Wife (uncredited)Petticoat Junction (1963) — GrannyMy Dear Secretary (1948) — MaryLove, American Style (1969)Reveille with Beverly (1943) — Elsie (uncredited)Bringing Up Buddy (1960)Ricochet Romance (1954) — Miss ClayAlcoa Theatre (1957) — Martha HendersonMelody Parade (1943) — Gloria BrewsterHis Pest Girl (1937) — IreneThe Big Courtship (1937) — Irene Ryan