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Irene Ryan (born Irene Noblitt, Noblett, or Noblette; October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress and comedian who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television, and Broadway. 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 ...
Irene Ryan was a vaudeville, radio and movie actress who became famous as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies. She also starred in Broadway musicals, performed with Bob Hope and died of a brain tumor in 1973.
- January 1, 1
- El Paso, Texas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Irene Ryan was a vaudeville, radio and movie actress who became famous as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). She also co-starred in the Broadway musical 'Pippin' and started a foundation for theatre aspirants.
- October 17, 1902
- April 26, 1973
2 days ago · Irene Ryan was born Irene Noblitt on October 17, 1902 in El Paso, Texas. She was the younger (by 17 years) sister to Anna, and the daughter to the former Catherine J. McSharry — who had emigrated to the United States from Ireland — and James Merritt Noblitt, an army sergeant from North Carolina.
On The Beverly Hillbillies, star Irene Ryan played the beloved "Granny," mother-in-law of series lead "Jed Clampett." But, sadly, the actress's life came to a tragic end very soon after the...
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Irene Ryan was an American actress and comedian who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television, and Broadway. 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).
