
Irene Ryan
Where to watch Irene Ryan in United States. On screen since 1935. Licensed apps only — 24 titles we track below.
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 died soon after at the age of 70.
Where to watch their titles

The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny · 1962

Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited) · 1949

Mister Ed
1961

The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke · 1947

Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting · 1952

Petticoat Junction
Granny · 1963

My Three Sons
1960

Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited) · 1948

The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise · 1946

My Dear Secretary
Mary · 1948

Love, American Style
1969

The Dean Martin Show
1965

The Real McCoys
1957

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · 1962

Meet Me After the Show
Tillie · 1951

Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson · 1957

Matinee Theater
1955

Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited) · 1943

General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant · 1953

Half Angel
Kay · 1951

Heading for Heaven
Molly · 1947

The Bob Hope Show
Self · 1950

San Diego I Love You
Miss Jones · 1944

Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton · 1957