Irene Ryan was a renowned actress who was born on October 17, 1902 in El Paso, TX. She is best known for her role as Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies, but she also had notable success in film and on the Broadway stage. She was a beloved actress who left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Irene Ryan is a member of TV Actress
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)
About
Played Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies and also had notable success in film and on the Broadway stage.
Before Fame
A popular vaudeville Actress, she accompanied Bob Hope on the USO tours, billed as the "the gal who makes Bob Hope laugh."
Trivia
After the end of the Beverly Hillbillies in 1971, she was offered a role on television similar to the Granny character she was playing, but she set it aside to fulfill her dream to act on Broadway.
Family Life
She spent her formative years in San Francisco.
Associated With
She was a frequent panelist on Allen Ludden's Password game show in the 1960s and early '70s.