Irene Ryan
Irene Ryan was born on Oct 17, 1902 in USA. Irene Ryan's big-screen debut came with Will You Stop! directed by William Watson in 1937. Irene Ryan is known for The Beverly Hillbillies directed by Joseph Depew, Buddy Ebsen stars as Jed Clampett and Irene Ryan as Daisy Moses. Irene Ryan has got 1 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Irene Ryan achieved is TV Land Awards. The upcoming new tvshow Irene Ryan plays is The Beverly Hillbillies - Season 9 which will be released on Sep 26, 1962.
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.
Birthday
Oct 17, 1902Place of Birth
El Paso, Texas, USA
Known For
Awards
1 wins & 2 nominations
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