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Irene 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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Filmography15 titles
The Don Knotts Show
1970as Self
1970as Self
Melody Parade
1943as Gloria Brewster
1943as Gloria Brewster
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962as Granny
1962as Granny
My Three Sons
1960
1960
Melody for Three
1941as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
1941as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young
1949as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
1949as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
My Dear Secretary
1948as Mary
1948as Mary
Petticoat Junction
1963as Granny
1963as Granny
The Real McCoys
1957
1957
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952as Alvina, a lady in waiting
1952as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948as Opal Cheever
1948as Opal Cheever
Heading for Heaven
1947as Molly
1947as Molly
Hot Rhythm
1944as Polly Kane (as Irene)
1944as Polly Kane (as Irene)
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966as Granny (uncredited)
1966as Granny (uncredited)
The Sultan's Daughter
1943as Irene
1943as Irene