Irene Ryan

This article is about the Beverly Hillbillies actress. For the aviator geologist and politician, see Irene E. Ryan. For the improv artist, see The Committee (improv group).

Irene Ryan
Ryan on The Beverly Hillbillies, 1968
Born
Irene Noblitt, Noblett, or Noblette[a]

(1902-10-17)October 17, 1902
El Paso, Texas, U.S.[5]
DiedApril 26, 1973(1973-04-26) (aged 70)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Years active1913–1973
Spouses
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(m. 1922; div. 1942)​
Harold E. Knox
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(m. 1946; div. 1961)​

Irene Ryan (born Irene Noblitt, Noblett, or Noblette;[a] October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress and comedian 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.

  1. ^ "Popular Follies Company Coming to the Crawford". El Paso Herald. August 14, 1918. p. 5. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Redmond Play to Feature El Paso Song". El Paso Herald. November 16, 1918. p. 16. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Musical Show at the Elks Tonight". Arizona Republic. November 8, 1920. p. 5. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "The Radio Clock". El Paso Herald-Post. July 18, 1936. p. 7. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Irene Ryan, 70, Actress, Is Dead". The New York Times. April 27, 1973. p. 40. Retrieved October 31, 2017.


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