Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
57
Gender
Female
Birthday
1902-10-17
Day of Death
1973-04-26 (71 years old)
Place of Birth
El Paso, Texas, USA
Also Known As
Irene Noblett
Reenie
Irene Noblitt
Irene Noblette
آیرین رایان
Irene Ryan
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 died soon after at the age of 70.
