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 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.
Bio:
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.
Tivia:
Her gravestone has the name Granny on it.Toured with Bob Hope's USO troupe during World War II.In a live interview, Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), stated that Irene "smoked like a chimney", which made other cast members fear for her health.Had no surviving relatives; with an estate worth over $1 million, she decided to start the Irene Ryan Foundation for theatre aspirants.When she didn't have her Granny make-up on, she often went unrecognized on the streets.Since 1972, college thespians have competed annually for the prestigious Irene Ryan Scholarships (started by the Irene Ryan Foundation) at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.Often appeared as a celebrity panelist on Allen Ludden's Password (1961) in the late 1960s and early 1970s.Irene owned and frequently stayed at a summer cottage on Clark Lake in Jackson County, Michigan.Played Buddy Ebsen's mother In-Law on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), in real-life, Ryan was six years Ebsen's senior.Interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California, USA.She played the same character (Daisy Moses) on three different series: Mister Ed (1961), The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) and Petticoat Junction (1963). And while not actually appearing on an episode of the series she played the same character in the Green Acres (1965) verse. Characters from GA appeared with her in one crossover episode of BHB; The Thanksgiving Spirit (1968).Irene wrote a cookbook called "Granny's Hillbilly Cookbook." Where she actually has a recipe for possum. She describe the taste similar to pork.Was the first member of the Beverly hillbillies cast to pass away.After the cancellation of The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), she was offered a starring role in a proposed TV series in which she would have played a character similar to that of Granny. Despite her interest in the idea of doing a new series, she decided to put the project on hold so that she could fulfill her dream of performing on Broadway. Ultimately, the proposed TV series never came into fruition, since her death in 1973 ended any chances of it being produced.(1948-1950) Radio: Co-starred on NBC Radio's u003cemThe Bob Hope Showu003c/em.In a live interview, Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), he stated that she was a drinker and a smoker, which led to the stroke that eventually took over her life.Best known for her role as Buddy Ebsen's mother-in-law, 'Daisy Moses', on the popular sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).She was the daughter of Catherine J. (McSherry) and James Merritt Noblitt. Her father was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Her mother was Irish.A native of El Paso, Texas, she was born on October 17, the same date of the 1989 San Francisco "World Series" Earthquake. |
| Name: |
Irene Ryan |
Type: |
Actress,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
1946 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:55:18 |
| Height: |
5' 2' (1.57 m) |
| Biography: |
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 milit |
| Trivia: |
Her gravestone has the name Granny on it.Toured with Bob Hope's USO troupe during World War II.In a live interview, Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), stated that Irene "smoked like a chimney", which made other cast members fear for her health.Had no surviving relatives; with an estate worth over $1 million, she decided to start the Irene Ryan Foundation for theatre aspirants.When she didn't have her Granny make-up on, she often went unrecognized on the streets.Since 1972, college thespians have competed annually for the prestigious Irene Ryan Scholarships (started by the Irene Ryan Foundation) at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.Often appeared as a celebrity panelist on Allen Ludden's Password (1961) in the late 1960s and early 1970s.Irene owned and frequently stayed at a summer cottage on Clark Lake in Jackson County, Michigan.Played Buddy Ebsen's mother In-Law on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), in real-life, Ryan was six years Ebsen's senior.Interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California, USA.She played the same character (Daisy Moses) on three different series: Mister Ed (1961), The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) and Petticoat Junction (1963). And while not actually appearing on an episode of the series she played the same character in the Green Acres (1965) verse. Characters from GA appeared with her in one crossover episode of BHB; The Thanksgiving Spirit (1968).Irene wrote a cookbook called "Granny's Hillbilly Cookbook." Where she actually has a recipe for possum. She describe the taste similar to pork.Was the first member of the Beverly hillbillies cast to pass away.After the cancellation of The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), she was offered a starring role in a proposed TV series in which she would have played a character similar to that of Granny. Despite her interest in the idea of doing a new series, she decided to put the project on hold so that she could fulfill her dream of performing on Broadway. Ultimately, the proposed TV series never came into fruition, since her death in 1973 ended any chances of it being produced.(1948-1950) Radio: Co-starred on NBC Radio's u003cemThe Bob Hope Showu003c/em.In a live interview, Max Baer Jr., who played Jethro on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), he stated that she was a drinker and a smoker, which led to the stroke that eventually took over her life.Best known for her role as Buddy Ebsen's mother-in-law, 'Daisy Moses', on the popular sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies (1962).She was the daughter of Catherine J. (McSherry) and James Merritt Noblitt. Her father was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Her mother was Irish.A native of El Paso, Texas, she was born on October 17, the same date of the 1989 San Francisco "World Series" Earthquake. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1972) Stage: Appeared (as "Berthe") in "Pippin" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Book by Roger O. Hirson (uncredited). Book by / choreographed by / directed by Bob Fosse. Music / lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Musical Director: Stanley Lebow |
| Spouse: |
Harold E. Knox (March 17, 1946 - October 18, 1961) (divorced)Tim Ryan (March 3, 1922 - October 7, 1943) (divorced) |
| Parents: |
James Merrit Noblitt
Katherine McSharry |
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