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	Irene Ryan Bio - Irene Ryan Biography - Irene Ryan Stories
		Irene Ryan often cheerfully said that she was virtually washed up in the entertainment business until she landed the role of Granny on "The Beverly Hillbillies".
		Irene Ryan only had to read one line of script before she was hired to play the character of Granny on the "The Beverly Hillbillies".
		Ryan's mother was initially against her going into the entertainment field, but the mother of actor Arthur Lake, convinced her that Irene had too much talent not to be given a chance to use it.
	www.tv.com /irene-ryan/person/12930/biography.html (718 words)

	Kennedy Center: ACTF - Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship National Winners
		The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships are, indeed, scholarships; so the Foundation disburses the award through a school designated by the winner, to pay tuition and fees for further education, not necessarily limited to theatre arts.
		The list of awards and student opportunities associated with the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions at the national festival continues to expand each year and the auditions are now undoubtedly one of the most exciting educational and artistic opportunities for student actors in the country.
		Beginning with Festival XXXVII in 2005, the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions will heighten the focus on craft in auditions by showcasing actors in two (2) two-person scenes and a monologue or song for candidates who advance to the final round of competition at the regional and national levels.
	www.kennedy-center.org /education/actf/actfira.html (4023 words)

	Irene Ryan Biography (Actor) — FactMonster.com
		Irene Ryan became a favorite with TV viewers as Granny, the feisty, shotgun-toting old bird on the sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies.
		Ryan already had enjoyed a long career as a character actor: she and her first husband, Tim Ryan, had a vaudeville act which became the radio show Ted and Irene, and she also toured with comedian Bob Hope and made regular appearances on his radio show.
		In 1972 she created the role of Berthe in the Bob Fosse-directed Broadway musical Pippin, in which she sang the show-stopping number "No Time At All." Ryan was nominated for a 1973 Tony Award for her work in Pippin.
	www.factmonster.com /biography/var/ireneryan.html (258 words)

	Irene Ryan - Biography
		Before being known to millions as "Granny" on The Beverly Hillbillies, Irene Ryan was an established vaudeville, radio and movie actress, though not as famous prior to her television stint.
		After the cancellation of "The Beverly Hillbillies", she was offered a starring role in a proposed TV series in which she would have played a character similar to that of her Hillbillies character Granny.
		Though she may never have known it, Irene was a 3rd cousin once removed to another actress, Mary Castle, (born Mary Ann Noblett).
	www.imdb.com /name/nm0752576/bio (600 words)

	Great Character Actors (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Another Ryan, unrelated to Fran, was Irene, best known for her role as Granny on the very popular TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies" but a veteran of all aspects show business.
		She was born Irene Noblette in El Paso, Texas on October 17, 1902 and grew up in California.
		Although her mother was against a show business career for Irene, a friend, the mother of actor Arthur 'Dagwood' Lake, persuaded her that the child should not waste such talent.
	www.dougmacaulay.com /kingspud/sel_by_actor_index_2.php?actor_first=Irene&actor_last=Ryan (365 words)

	Obituary: Mary Irene Ryan / Philanthropist who relished role as devoted fan of Fighting Irish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mary Irene Ryan, a major supporter of the Pittsburgh Oratory, a devoted Notre Dame football fan and widow of the longtime chairman and chief executive officer of Mine Safety Appliances Co., died Saturday of natural causes in Chatham, Mass.
		Ryan was a native of Swissvale who lived in Shadyside, but her heart often was in South Bend, Ind., with the Fighting Irish football team.
		In the early 1990s, she and her husband, John T. Ryan Jr., made a large contribution to the Pittsburgh Oratory, which provides campus ministry to students at various colleges in Oakland.
	www.post-gazette.com /pg/04229/362420.stm (333 words)

	Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Region IV - Acting/Irene Ryan Scholarships
		The KCACTF Region IV Dad’s Garage Theatre Internship is awarded to an Irene Ryan Regional finalist for outstanding comedy performance in an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship audition.
		The KCACTF Region IV Classical Acting Award is a cash award presented to a regional Irene Ryan finalist or semi-finalist for outstanding work in the performance of pre-19th century dramatic literature in an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship audition.
		The KCACTF Region IV Music Theatre Award is a cash award presented to a regional Irene Ryan finalist or semi-finalist for outstanding musical performance in an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship audition.
	kcactf4.org /ireneryan.html (1375 words)

	Region III Irene Ryan Information
		Ryan nominees must register for at least one day at the Regional Festival, and that registration fee must be paid in advance of the competition.
		Material for Irene Ryan auditions must be selected from material in the public domain, that written for or by the candidate, or that for which permission of the rights holder can be secured.
		The Irene Ryan candidate selected as the regional finalist must provide to his or her regional chair (within one week of the closing of the regional festival) the name of the school and the administrative official at that school to whom the regional scholarship funds should be directed.
	www.marquette.edu /actf/2003pages/2003ireneryanmenu.htm (2160 words)

	Irene Ryan
		Irene Ryan of Cold Spring, age 90, died on Saturday January 15, 2005 at the Hudson Valley Hospital Center.
		Ryan was a retired secretary for Pan Am.
		Her husband James L. Ryan Pre-deceased her in 1994.
	www.pcnr.com /news/2005/0120/Obituaries/046.html (210 words)

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		Aug 29, 1998 -- Gertrude Stein and Irene Ryan had to be coaxed out of the bushes with handfuls of corn before they would allow themselves to be seen by visitors.
		The two 5 month old hens are being raised in a backyard near Green Lake by Lisa Taylor and Joan Goodnight to provide fresh organic eggs every morning for the household, and a steady supply of precious chicken manure for the compost pile.
		Ryan considered herself a has-been in 1962, when she landed the part of Granny in "The Beverly Hillbillies" and became an icon.
	www.lycos.com /info/irene-ryan.html (499 words)

	:: KCACTF Region2 ::
		Since 1972, the Irene Ryan Foundation of Encino, California has awarded scholarships to the outstanding student performers at each regional festival.
		These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the late Irene Ryan who is best remembered for her portrayal of the lovable and feisty 'Granny Clampett' in The Beverly Hillbillies.
		Irene Ryan candidates selected to perform at the Kennedy Center's National Evening of Scenes must provide their regional chair with proof of royalty clearance for their material within 10 days of the close of the regional festival.
	www.kcactf2.org /ryanawards.html (1762 words)

	Irene Ryan Biography (Actor) — Infoplease.com
		Irene Ryan became a favorite with TV viewers as Granny, the feisty, shotgun-toting old bird on the sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies.
		Ryan already had enjoyed a long career as a character actor: she and her first husband, Tim Ryan, had a vaudeville act which became the radio show Ted and Irene, and she also toured with comedian Bob Hope and made regular appearances on his radio show.
		In 1972 she created the role of Berthe in the Bob Fosse-directed Broadway musical Pippin, in which she sang the show-stopping number "No Time At All." Ryan was nominated for a 1973 Tony Award for her work in Pippin.
	www.infoplease.com /biography/var/ireneryan.html (287 words)

	Irene Ryan horoscope (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Inwardly, Irene Ryan is quite different from the feisty character she portrays on the timeless Beverly Hillbillies sitcom.
		As a solar Libran, Ryan is deeply concerned with harmony and justice as it applies to people and situations, and it is her role or purpose to be a mediator of sorts.
		The Clampett clan with Irene "Granny" Ryan at the helm
	www.librarising.com /astrology/celebs/ireneryan.html (286 words)

	Actors - Irene Ryan
		Irene Ryan (October 17 1902 – April 26 1973) was one of the few entertainers who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television and Broadway.
		Today, she is most widely known for her portrayal of "Granny" on the long running TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971).
		Having no living relatives, she left her more than $1,000,000 US estate to fund the Irene Ryan Foundation, which donates scholarships to young theater arts students involved with the Kennedy Center's American College Theater Festival.
	listing-index.ebay.com /actors/Irene_Ryan.html (607 words)

	Irene Ryan - AskTheBrain.com
		Jed was played by Buddy Ebsen, Granny by Irene Ryan, Elly May by Donna Douglas and Jethro by Max Baer Jr.
		She was nominated three times for the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Award.
		I've just been informed that I am an ACTF- Irene Ryan Nominee, and will be competing further in Fresno next winter year at the American College Theater Festival.
	www.askthebrain.com /irene_ryan-.html (185 words)

	Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Region IV - Acting/Irene Ryan Scholarships
		Registration for the Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions is on TUESDAY EVENING, February 6, 2007 at 9:00 PM.
		The KCACTF Region IV Dad’s Garage Theatre Internship is awarded to an Irene Ryan Regional finalist for outstanding comedy performance in an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship audition.
		The KCACTF Region IV Classical Acting Award is a cash award presented to a regional Irene Ryan finalist or semi-finalist for outstanding work in the performance of pre-19th century dramatic literature in an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship audition.
	www.kcactf4.org /ireneryan.html (972 words)

	Irene Ryan - Moviefone
		For as long as she could remember, Irene Ryan was performing on some stage or other.
		From the 1920s onward, she and her husband Timothy Ryan formed...
		irene - swedish pop Irene: Swedish west coast pop cookies served in ba-pa-pa summer style.
	movies.aol.com /celebrity/irene-ryan/62374/main?_pgtyp=pdct (130 words)

	GINLEY-CROWLEY FUNERAL HOME - Obituary
		She is survived by her son George Pretty of Medway and her daughter Jean Forgione and her husband Philip of Medway.
		She is also survived by her grandchildren John Forgione, Philip Forgione, Traci Forgione, Lewis Pretty, and Christina Gambell, her great-grandchildren Ryan Gambell, Rachel Forgione, Lindsey Forgione and Samantha Pretty.
		She was the sister of the late Lester, Everett and Harry Pond, Edna Yarush, Eva Ghelli, Irene Salvetti and Mildred Martello.
	currentobituary.com /Memory.aspx?Memory_ObitdID=35919 (205 words)

	Irene Ryan Candidates
		Renee Emery, a freshman from Girard, and Kayt S. Griffith, a freshman from Woodstock, were selected for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition as a result of the strength of their portrayals of Blanche DuBois and Stella Kowalski in the recent production.
		The top regional semifinalists will compete for the opportunity to participate in the national festival, held in the spring at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Students will also compete for $500 Irene Ryan Scholarships, which are awarded to outstanding performers at each regional festival.
		The scholarships were established by the late Irene Ryan, who is best remembered for her portrayal of Granny in “The Beverly Hillbillies.”
	department.monm.edu /cata/theater/2007/streetcar/ireneryans.htm (464 words)

	Irene Ryan - TV.com
		Tell the world what you think of Irene Ryan, write a review for this person.
		Jed Clampett and kin, a poor Ozark Hillbilly family, were barely surviving until one lucky day.
		Jed while hunting for food in his swamp missed his target and struck the ground with his shot.
	www.tv.com /irene-ryan/person/12930/summary.html (313 words)

	KCACTF Region VIII:Actors
		In the Preliminary Round, each nominee presents one scene/duet with a partner, no longer than three minutes.
		Immediately after this, the festival awards ceremony will occur in the same theatre (probably around 10:30)...this is where all festival awards (national finalists) are announced, including the two Ryan national finalists and the alternate (in case a finalist can't make it to D.C. for any reason).
		If advanced to D.C., your registration, transportation, lodging, and a per diem allowance are provided for each national festival participant and for each partner.
	www.kcactf-8.org /Actors.html (706 words)

	FEO
		To the right, you will find photos of the winners of the K-W Oktoberfest VIP package given out during the show.
		Top Photo L-R: Colleen Fitzpatrick (K-W Oktoberfest), Irene Ryan (CFRB Winner), Irene Ryan's Daughter (CFRB Winner).
		Bottom Photo L-R: Colleen Fitzpatrick (K-W Oktoberfest), Irene Ryan (CFRB Winner), Mark Kreller (President of K-W Oktoberfest), Kerry Ryan (CFRB Winner), Leslie Hutcheson (K-W Oktoberfest).
	www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca (925 words)

	UCA student selected for Irene Ryan Scholarship - UCA Today (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Senior Chad Bradford, a theatre major, was selected as one of two winners of the Region VI Irene Ryan Scholarship during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival at Tulsa Community College.
		The Irene Ryan Scholarship was founded by and named after the late Irene Ryan, who is best known for her portrayal of Granny on “The Beverly Hillbillies” television show.
		UCA Theatre has had two students win the Region VI Irene Ryan competition and compete at the Kennedy Center.
	www.uca.edu /news/index.php?itemid=1419 (275 words)

	Irene Ryan News
		News about Irene Ryan continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		Friday, February 9, 2007; Posted: 5:45 PM - by BWW News Desk Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress Nanette Fabray will headline the cast of The Damsel Dialogues, a new musical revue by Dick De Benedictis in...
		Irene Ryan may be best known as Granny on the classic TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies," but mention her name around a bunch of college theater students and watch their eyes light up.
	www.topix.net /who/irene-ryan (168 words)

	Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship
		Since 1972, the Irene Ryan Foundation of Encino, California, has awarded scholarships to the outstanding student performers at each regional festival.
		These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the late Irene Ryan who is best remembered for her portrayal of the lovable and feisty Granny in The Beverly Hillbillies.
		Each college or university entering a production may nominate one student from that production for an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship.
	theatreacademy.lacitycollege.edu /ryan.htm (481 words)

	GRANNY (IRENE RYAN) Vinyl Records ~ Used, Rare, Collectible and Vintage Vinyl LPs & 45s
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	www.recordsbymail.com /static/artistSearch.php/artistFirst/artistLast/GRANNY%20(IRENE%20RYAN) (142 words)

	Theatre at Sam Houston
		Nominations for Irene Ryan Acting Award Scholarship Steven Chambers, Garrett Graham, Cody Hinson
		Jeremy Sutton- Best Partner in the Semi Finalist Round of the Irene Ryans
		SHSU Department of Theater- Commendation for Excellence in Overall Design
	www.shsu.edu /~drm_www/kcactfhome.html (953 words)

	KCACTF Production Registration Form
		Not Considered for Festival Invitation, 2 Irene Ryan Nominees
		Considered for Festival Invitation, 3 Irene Ryan Nominees
		Please do not use "quotation marks" around the title.
	www.kcactf.org /prodenter.htm (205 words)

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