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Acting · El Paso, Texas, USA
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…
Known for
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy — Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)1976
- The Don Knotts Show — Self1970
- Love, American Style1969
- Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title — Granny (uncredited)1966
- The Dean Martin Show1965
- The Hollywood Palace — Self - Panelist1964
- Petticoat Junction — Granny1963
- The Danny Kaye Show — Self1963
- The Beverly Hillbillies — Granny