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She is most widely known for her portrayal of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's character Jed Clampett on the long-running TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). She was nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1963 and 1964 for the role.
- Tim Ryan
Ryan was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on July 5, 1899, to...
- Margaret Hamilton
Margaret Brainard Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985)...
- Grandma Moses
Anna Mary Robertson in the 1860s. Anna Mary Robertson was...
- Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery was founded and deeded to the city by...
- Tim Ryan
Apr 21, 2024 · Irene Ryan was a seasoned performer with a successful career in vaudeville, radio, movies, and TV before her iconic role as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies. Despite Ryan's success on the show, she lived in constant fear of being fired and hustled to stay relevant in the entertainment industry.
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Irene Ryan. Actress: The Beverly Hillbillies. 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.
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- April 26, 1973
Actress: The Beverly Hillbillies. 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.
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- El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Jul 19, 2024 · Irene Ryan’s popularity on The Beverly Hillbillies opened other doors for her. In 1965, she signed a two-year contract to perform at the Sahara in Las Vegas, a show that was a combination of comedy and music.
- Ed Gross
May 8, 2024 · So often it seems impossible to separate an actor from their most famous character, and that is certainly true of Irene Ryan, who filled viewers with laughter throughout the 1960s as Granny on...
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Apr 27, 1973 · In 1962, Miss Ryan created the character of Granny Campett on the “Beverly Hillbillies” show, which ran for nine seasons and is still showing reruns. As a member of the oil‐rich hillbilly...