Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan (October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress, one of the few entertainers 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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Irene Ryan
Alias (AKA)Noblitt Jessie Irene
Birth dateOctober 17, 1902
Birth nameIrene Noblett
Birth place
Texas , El Paso Texas
cause of death
Stroke
Date of deathApril 26, 1973
Place of death
California , Santa Monica California
Resting place
Santa Monica California , Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery Santa Monica

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