Irene Ryan
Irene Ryan (born Jessie Irene Noblitt; October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress and comedian. She was born in El Paso, Texas.
Ryan was known for her role as Granny, the mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's character, 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.
Ryan died of glioblastoma and heart disease in Santa Monica, California on April 26, 1973 at the age of 70.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Irene Ryan, 70, Actress, Is Dead". New York Times. April 27, 1973. p. 40. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Irene Ryan on IMDb
- Irene Ryan at the Internet Broadway Database
This short article about an actor or group of actors from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Other | |
