IRENE RYAN
ACTING
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.
- The Woman on the Beach1947
- The Diary of a Chambermaid1946
- San Diego I Love You1944
- That's the Spirit1945
- That Night with You1945
- Bonzo Goes to College1952
- Blackbeard, the Pirate1952
- Half Angel1951
- Spring Reunion1957
- Heading For Heaven1947
- Meet Me After the Show1951
- Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven1948
- Sarong Girl1943
- Reveille with Beverly1943
- Hot Rhythm1944
- Mighty Joe Young1949
- The Skipper Surprised His Wife1950
- Desire in the Dust1960
- My Dear Secretary1948
- The Sultan's Daughter1943
- O, My Darling Clementine1943
- The Beautiful Cheat1945
- There's a Girl in My Heart1949
- Melody for Three1941
- Rockabilly Baby1957
- Ricochet Romance1954
- Little Iodine1946
- An Old-Fashioned Girl1949
- The WAC From Walla Walla1952
- Arch of Triumph1948
- The Beverly Hillbillies1962
- Petticoat Junction1963
- General Electric Theater1953