Irene Ryan

Name:
Irene Ryan
Age:
70
Date of Birth:
Oct 17, 1902
Occupation:
Actress
Spouse:
Tim Ryan (m. 1922–1942); Divorced,Harold E. Knox (m. 1946–1961); Divorced
Years active:
1913-1973
Died:
Apr 26, 1973 (Glioblastoma, Heart Attack)
Resting place:
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica

Irene Ryan - Biography Summary


Irene Ryan (born Jessie Irene Noblitt; October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television, and Broadway.

Ryan is most widely known for her portrayal of Granny, the mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's character, on the long-running TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971), for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1963 and 1964.



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