Irene ryan

Actress. She is best remembered for playing the role of 'Granny' on the CBS television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, which ran from 1962 until 1971. Her career spanned six decades and was one of the few entertainers who achieved success in vaudeville, radio, film, television, and Broadway. She was born Jessie Irene...

CBS Radio portrait of Irene Ryan by Ben Polin. Signed by the photographer on the reverse of photo.

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That's Granny?! Irene Ryan away from the cameras. She was a major television star of the 1960s, but even her most ardent fans might not ...

Irene Ryan in Hot Rhythm 1944 singing the happiest girl in town

Mini bio of the life of actress Irene Ryan who is probably most famous for an her portrayal of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, the mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's c...

Q1. Which female cast member of popular baby boomers series The Beverly Hillbillies (Donna Douglas, Nancy Kulp, Bea Benaderet, Harriet E. MacGibbon) was originally considered for the role of Daisy “Granny” Moses, until actress Irene Ryan screen tested? Q2. Who is the only surviving cast member of The Beverly Hillbillies today? CBS’s The Beverly … Continued

Irene Ryan, Don Adams, Hope Lange, Sebastian Cabot, Unknown at the 21st Emmy Awards, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, June 8, 1969.

It's time for another episode of the classic game show, PASSWORD, featuring "Granny", the hilarious star of the long running television series, "The Beverly ...

Talk about a character! Today's featured actress spent her entire life performing, toiling away on the vaudeville stage, on radio, in film roles and on TV, with precious little recognition, until she was pushing sixty and landed the role that would make her a household name and a personality known all over the world. Then, having conquered the living rooms of television viewers everywhere, she continued to expand her horizons before being cut down by ill health. Still, her love of performing…