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Irene Ryan was an American actress and comedian who starred in vaudeville, radio, film, TV, and Broadway. She is best known for playing Daisy May "Granny" Moses on The Beverly Hillbillies, for which she was nominated for two Emmys.
Irene Ryan (1902-1973) was a vaudeville, radio and movie actress who became famous as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies. She also starred in Petticoat Junction, performed in musicals and comedy shows, and died of a brain tumor.
- January 1, 1
- El Paso, Texas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Apr 21, 2024 · Irene Ryan was a seasoned performer who played Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies, a role that made her famous. She was only 59 when she first played Granny, who was supposed to be in her 80s, and used makeup to look older.
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Irene Ryan was a vaudeville, radio and movie actress who became famous as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). She died of a brain tumor at age 70 and left a foundation for theatre aspirants.
- October 17, 1902
- April 26, 1973
Mini bio of the life of actress Irene Ryan who is probably most famous for an her portrayal of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, the mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's character Jed Clampett on the long ...
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Irene Ryan was a vaudeville, radio and movie actress who became famous as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies. She also appeared in many films, such as The Woman on the Beach, Blackbeard, the Pirate and The Diary of a Chambermaid.
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May 8, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Irene Ryan, who starred as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies from 1962 to 1971. Discover how she started as a vaudeville performer, faced challenges in Hollywood, and became a TV icon.
