Irene Ryan
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.
Mighty Joe Young
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla...
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The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Mary WerneckeA sailor suffering from post-traumatic stress becomes involved with a beautiful and enigmatic...
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Arch of Triumph
as Irate Wife (uncredited)In the winter of 1938, Paris is crowded with refugees from the Nazis, who live in the black...
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Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waitingHonest Robert Maynard finds himself serving as ship's surgeon under the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
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My Dear Secretary
as MaryA budding young writer thinks it's her lucky day when she is chosen to be the new secretary for...
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The Diary of a Chambermaid
as LouiseCelestine, the chamber-maid, has a new job in the country, at the Lanlaires. She has decided to...
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Rockabilly Baby
as Eunice JohnsonThe mysterious Mrs. Eleanor Carter moves to Springville with her two teenage children Jimmy and...
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Reveille with Beverly
as Elsie (uncredited)Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the...
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Hot Rhythm
as Polly Kane (as Irene)Jimmy O'Brien (Robert Lowery)and Sammy Rubin (Sidney Miller), write jingle commercials for...
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Meet Me After the Show
as TillieA Broadway star devises a scheme to win back her husband when she suspects he's being unfaithful.
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Heading for Heaven
as MollyA fake swami and his crooked business partner, hoping to buy the land that's targeted for a new...
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That Night with You
as PrudenceIn this musical comedy, a young singer becomes so desperate to appear on Broadway that she goes...
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Bonzo Goes to College
as NancyWhen Bonzo turns out to be the answer to the football teams troubles, the only solution is to...
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An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Mrs. ShawA music teacher in 1870s Boston works hard to succeed, while her wealthy distant relatives find...
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That's the Spirit
as BilsonA vaudeville performer returns from the dead to help his wife and daughter, who are being...
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Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited)A man is mistaken by foreign agents for a defecting cosmonaut and must prove his identity while...
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Half Angel
as Nurse KayNurse Nora Gilpin plans are to marry building contractor Tim McCarey and settle down. But one...
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Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Opal CheeverEddie Tayloe's grandfather leaves him six thousand dollars and the money belt it came in,...
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The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)A captain tries to keep home as tight as his ship.
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San Diego I Love You
as Sheila JonesA harried daughter tries to keep her wacky family together while trying to sell her eccentric...
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Ricochet Romance
as Miss ClayMarjorie Main is the whole show in the Universal programmer Ricochet Romance. Playing the...
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The WAC From Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. KearnsAn unsophisticated country girl accidentally joins the army.
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The Sultan's Daughter
as IreneA sultan's lovely daughter finds herself courted by a handsome American.
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There's a Girl in My Heart
as Mrs. MullinA Gay-Nineties musical set in NYC's Bowery and East-Side explores the life of its...
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Melody for Three
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)Dr. Christian takes an interest in a young boy, a violin prodigy, whose mother is a divorced...
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Spring Reunion
as Miss StapletonA spinster finally finds the right man when she returns to her alma mater after 15 years for a...
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Desire in the Dust
as Nora FinneyLonnie Wilson returns to small southern hometown after spending six years on the chain-gang for...
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O, My Darling Clementine
as Irene (Princess Sheba)"Dapper Dan" Franklin and his small troupe of actors become stranded in the small town of...
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Will You Stop?
as Irene / CleopatraTim (Tim Ryan) has written what he thinks is a great skit about Antony and Cleopatra for the...
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The Beautiful Cheat
as Miss Beatrice KentThe title character, played by Bonita Granville, is the secretary at a boys' reformatory....
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Little Iodine
as Mrs. TrembleLittle Iodine does her best to break up the marriage of her parents, ruin a romance and cost her...
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Sarong Girl
as Irene RaynorA dancer in a girlie show plots revenge when a judge orders her show closed.
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The Beverly Hillbillies
as GrannyJed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells...
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Matinee Theater
as uncreditedMatinee Theater is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of...
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My Three Sons
as uncreditedA widower and aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas raises three sons with the help of his...
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The Merv Griffin Show
as SelfThe Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran...
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Petticoat Junction
as GrannyThe Bradley family are proud owners of the Shady Rest Hotel. Kate and her three young daughters...
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Love, American Style
as uncreditedAn anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in...
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Mister Ed
as uncreditedWilbur Post and his wife Carol move into a beautiful new home. When Wilbur takes a look in his...
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The Bob Hope Show
as SelfThe Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC...
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The Dean Martin Show
as uncreditedThe Dean Martin Show, also known as The Dean Martin Variety Show, is a TV variety-comedy series...
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The Real McCoys
as uncreditedThe Real McCoys is an American situation comedy co-produced by Danny Thomas' "Marterto...
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Alcoa Theatre
as Martha HendersonAlcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate...
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The Danny Kaye Show
as SelfThe Danny Kaye Show is an American variety show hosted by Danny Kaye that aired on CBS from 1963...
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The Hollywood Palace
as Self - PanelistThe Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly...
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General Electric Theater
as Mrs. BryantGeneral Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...
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