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آیرین رایان
Irene Ryan
Acting
Biography
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 di…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited)
Desire in the Dust
as Nora Finney
Rockabilly Baby
as Eunice Johnson
Spring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton
Ricochet Romance
as Miss Clay
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Bonzo Goes to College
as Nancy
The WAC from Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Meet Me After the Show
as Tillie
TV Shows
The Don Knotts Show
as Self · 1 ep.
Love, American Style
1 ep.
The Dean Martin Show
1 ep.
The Hollywood Palace
as Self - Panelist · 1 ep.
Petticoat Junction
as Granny · 2 ep.
The Danny Kaye Show
as Self · 1 ep.
The Beverly Hillbillies
as Granny · 274 ep.
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1 ep.
Mister Ed
1 ep.
My Three Sons
1 ep.