Deceased
How Did Irene Ryan Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 70Irene Ryan was an American actress and comedienne 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). She was nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1963 and 1964 for the role.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of ComedyMovie | Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) | 74 |
| 1969 | Love, American StyleSeries | — | 67 |
| 1966 | Don't Worry, We'll Think of a TitleMovie | Granny (uncredited) | 64 |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin ShowSeries | — | 63 |
| 1964 | The Hollywood PalaceSeries | Self - Panelist | 62 |
| 1963 | Petticoat JunctionSeries | Granny | 61 |
| 1963 | The Danny Kaye ShowSeries | Self | 61 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin ShowSeries | Self | 60 |
| 1962 | The Beverly HillbilliesSeries | Granny | 60 |
| 1961 | Mister EdSeries | — | 59 |
| 1960 | My Three SonsSeries | — | 58 |
| 1960 | Bringing Up BuddySeries | — | 58 |
| 1960 | Desire in the DustMovie | Nora Finney | 58 |
| 1957 | The Real McCoysSeries | — | 55 |
| 1957 | Alcoa TheatreSeries | Martha Henderson | 55 |
| 1957 | Rockabilly BabyMovie | Eunice Johnson | 55 |
| 1955 | Matinee TheaterSeries | — | 53 |
| 1953 | General Electric TheaterSeries | Mrs. Bryant | 51 |
| 1952 | The WAC from Walla WallaMovie | WAC Sgt. Kearns | 50 |
| 1952 | Bonzo Goes to CollegeMovie | Nancy | 50 |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope ShowSeries | Self | 48 |
| 1950 | The Skipper Surprised His WifeMovie | Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited) | 48 |
| 1949 | Mighty Joe YoungMovie | Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited) | 47 |
| 1948 | My Dear SecretaryMovie | Mary | 46 |
| 1948 | Arch of TriumphMovie | Irate Wife (uncredited) | 46 |
| 1947 | The Woman on the BeachMovie | Mrs. Mary Wernecke | 45 |
| 1947 | Heading for HeavenMovie | Molly | 45 |
| 1946 | The Diary of a ChambermaidMovie | Louise | 44 |
| 1943 | Hold Your TemperMovie | Edgar's Wife | 41 |
| 1943 | Reveille with BeverlyMovie | Elsie (uncredited) | 41 |
| 1941 | Melody for ThreeMovie | Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited) | 39 |