Irene Ryan, American actress and philanthropist (born 1902)

Irene Ryan

American actress (1902–1973)

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…