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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.
As actor
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Desire in the Dust
Spring Reunion
Rockabilly Baby
Ricochet Romance
Bonzo Goes to College
Blackbeard, the Pirate
The WAC from Walla Walla
Half Angel
Meet Me After the Show
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Mighty Joe Young
There's a Girl in My Heart
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Arch of Triumph
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
My Dear Secretary
The Woman on the Beach
Heading for Heaven
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Little Iodine
That's the Spirit
That Night with You
The Beautiful Cheat
San Diego I Love You
Hot Rhythm
Melody Parade
Sarong Girl
Reveille with Beverly