Irene Ryan as Granny

Born in 1902, Irene Ryan’s long career took off in the 1920s when she appeared on the vaudeville stage as part of a double act with her first husband, Tim Ryan. The duo moved into radio and film in the 1930s, before divorcing in 1942. Irene continued to perform, touring with Bob Hope, but reunited with Tim to star in a string of films in the 1940s.

Donna Douglas as Elly May Clampett

Model, actress, singer, children’s book author, and licensed real estate agent: Donna Douglas did it all.

Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine

The son of world heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer, Max Baer Jr.’s professional acting career began just two years prior to the premiere of The Beverly Hillbillies. From 1960 to 1962, he appeared in guest and recurring roles on TV shows, like Maverick, Cheyenne and Hawaiian Eye.

Nancy Kulp as Jane Hathaway

Before becoming an actress, Nancy Kulp worked as a journalist in the 1940s and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. Upon moving to Hollywood in the early 1950s to work in MGM’s publicity department, she was convinced to try performing. She had small roles in films like Sabrina (1954), A Star is Born (1954), The Three Faces of Eve (1957) and The Parent Trap (1961). During the ’50s and early ’60s, she also took guest roles on dozens of classic TV shows, including I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, Mr. Ed and My Three Sons.