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Born | Irene Noblitt, Noblett, or Noblette[a] October 17, 1902 El Paso, Texas, U.S.[5] |
Died | April 26, 1973 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged 70)
Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica |
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Years active | 1913–1973 |
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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.
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