 Photo of actress Irene Ryan as Granny Clampett from the television program Petticoat Junction. Image by CBS Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Ryan Irene GrannyIrene Ryan Irene Ryan American actress (1902–1973) 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 (born Irene Noblitt;[1][2][3] October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. (June… (Source: Wikipedia)
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