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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.
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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
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...
May 9, 2024 · Irene Ryan: 10 Facts About the Actress Who Played Granny on ‘The Beverly Hillbilllies’. In a career that spanned 50 years, the actress performed on stage, the radio, the big screen and television. By Ed Gross Updated: May 9, 2024. Actress Irene Ryan, 1945 and 1962 L-R: Universal Pictures/De Carvalho/Getty Images; Getty Images/Bettmann.
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Apr 27, 1973 · SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 26 (UPI)—Irene Ryan, whose 60‐year acting career reached climax when she became a television star In the “Beverly Hillbillies” series, died today at the age of 70.
