Portrait of Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell

Bio: Lawrence Kenneth Pennell (February 21, 1928 – August 28, 2013) was an American television and film actor, often remembered for his role as "Dash Riprock" in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies. His career spanned half a century, including starring in the first-run syndicated adventure series Ripcord in the leading role of Skydiver Theodore "Ted" McKeever, as well as playing Keith Holden in Lassie
Born: Tue, Feb 21 1928
Birthplace: Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Wed, Aug 28 2013
Larry Pennell is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Passing
The Passing
Larry Pennell was 83 in The Passing as 'Charles - Butler'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2011
Poster of Bubba Ho-tep
Bubba Ho-tep
Larry Pennell was 74 in Bubba Ho-tep as 'Kemosabe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 2002
Poster of The Fear: Resurrection
The Fear: Resurrection
Larry Pennell was 71 in The Fear: Resurrection as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 1999
Poster of Prehysteria! 2
Prehysteria! 2
Larry Pennell was 66 in Prehysteria! 2 as 'Trainyard Laborer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1994
Poster of Mr. Baseball
Mr. Baseball
Larry Pennell was 64 in Mr. Baseball as 'Howie Gold'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of The Borrower
The Borrower
Larry Pennell was 63 in The Borrower as 'Captain Scarcelli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1991
Poster of Another Chance
Another Chance
Larry Pennell was 61 in Another Chance as 'Clark Gable'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1989
Poster of Ghost Chase
Ghost Chase
Larry Pennell was 59 in Ghost Chase as 'Bum'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1987
Poster of Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
Larry Pennell was 55 in Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn as 'Aix'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of Superstition
Superstition
Larry Pennell was 54 in Superstition as 'George Leahy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1982
Poster of Personal Best
Personal Best
Larry Pennell was 53 in Personal Best as 'Rick Cahill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1982
Poster of Marilyn: The Untold Story
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Larry Pennell was 52 in Marilyn: The Untold Story as 'Clark Gable'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1980
Poster of The Man with Bogart's Face
The Man with Bogart's Face
Larry Pennell was 52 in The Man with Bogart's Face as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of The Night the Bridge Fell Down
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Larry Pennell was 52 in The Night the Bridge Fell Down as 'Chief Barrett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1980
Poster of Elvis
Elvis
Larry Pennell was 50 in Elvis as 'Paul Beaulieu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Salvage
Salvage
Larry Pennell was 50 in Salvage as 'Street'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1979
Poster of Donovan's Kid
Donovan's Kid
Larry Pennell was 50 in Donovan's Kid as 'Shepherd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1979
Poster of Matilda
Matilda
Larry Pennell was 50 in Matilda as 'Lee Dockerty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1978
Poster of Midway
Midway
Larry Pennell was 48 in Midway as 'Captain Cyril Simard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1976
Poster of Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
Larry Pennell was 48 in Helter Skelter as 'Sgt. White'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Adventure in Satan's Canyon
Adventure in Satan's Canyon
Larry Pennell was 46 in Adventure in Satan's Canyon as 'Dave Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 1974
Poster of The Revengers
The Revengers
Larry Pennell was 44 in The Revengers as 'Arny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of Journey Through Rosebud
Journey Through Rosebud
Larry Pennell was 44 in Journey Through Rosebud as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1972
Poster of Lassie: Joyous Sound
Lassie: Joyous Sound
Larry Pennell was 43 in Lassie: Joyous Sound as 'Keith Holden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of City Beneath the Sea
City Beneath the Sea
Larry Pennell was 43 in City Beneath the Sea as 'Bill Holmes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1971
Poster of The Great White Hope
The Great White Hope
Larry Pennell was 42 in The Great White Hope as 'Brady'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1970
Poster of Brother, Cry For Me
Brother, Cry For Me
Larry Pennell was 41 in Brother, Cry For Me as 'Jim Noble'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Flaming Frontier
Flaming Frontier
Larry Pennell was 37 in Flaming Frontier as 'Gen. Jack O'Neal'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1965
Poster of Our Man in Jamaica
Our Man in Jamaica
Larry Pennell was 37 in Our Man in Jamaica as 'Ken Stewart'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1965
Poster of The FBI Story
The FBI Story
Larry Pennell was 31 in The FBI Story as 'George Crandall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of The Space Children
The Space Children
Larry Pennell was 30 in The Space Children as 'Maj. Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1958
Poster of The Devil's Hairpin
The Devil's Hairpin
Larry Pennell was 29 in The Devil's Hairpin as 'Johnny Jargin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King
Larry Pennell was 28 in The Vagabond King as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of Hell's Horizon
Hell's Horizon
Larry Pennell was 27 in Hell's Horizon as 'Buddy Lewis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1955
Poster of The Far Horizons
The Far Horizons
Larry Pennell was 27 in The Far Horizons as 'Wild Eagle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 1955
Poster of Seven Angry Men
Seven Angry Men
Larry Pennell was 27 in Seven Angry Men as 'Oliver Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Firefly
Firefly
Larry Pennell was 74+ in Firefly as 'Murphy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Larry Pennell was 65+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Dr. Arthur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Larry Pennell was 61+ in Quantum Leap as 'Clark Gable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Larry Pennell was 52+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Larry Pennell was 44+ in The Streets of San Francisco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Banacek
Banacek
Larry Pennell was 44+ in Banacek as 'Pete Biesecker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Larry Pennell was 44+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
Larry Pennell was 43+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Agent Cushing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Larry Pennell was 43+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Sgt. Bill Carrington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Larry Pennell was 40+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Chuck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
Larry Pennell was 40+ in Land of the Giants as 'Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Larry Pennell was 39+ in Mannix as 'Agent Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip
Larry Pennell was 39+ in Cimarron Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of Custer
Custer
Larry Pennell was 39+ in Custer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Rango
Rango
Larry Pennell was 38+ in Rango
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Larry Pennell was 38+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Karl Burroughs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Blue Light
Blue Light
Larry Pennell was 37+ in Blue Light
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Larry Pennell was 37+ in The Big Valley as 'Jack Kilbain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Branded
Branded
Larry Pennell was 36+ in Branded
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Larry Pennell was 35+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Phil Scanlon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Larry Pennell was 35+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. Evan Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Larry Pennell was 34+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Dash Riprock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Larry Pennell was 34+ in The Virginian as 'Wally Koerner, Carl Rand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Ripcord
Ripcord
Larry Pennell was 33+ in Ripcord
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
Larry Pennell was 32+ in Outlaws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960
Poster of The Aquanauts
The Aquanauts
Larry Pennell was 32+ in The Aquanauts as 'Tyler Stack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Larry Pennell was 32+ in Thriller as 'Larry Weeks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Larry Pennell was 31+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Dr. Patrick Donovan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The Alaskans
The Alaskans
Larry Pennell was 31+ in The Alaskans
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Larry Pennell was 30+ in Bat Masterson as 'Cal Beamus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt
Larry Pennell was 29+ in Sea Hunt
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1958
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Larry Pennell was 29+ in Wagon Train as 'Marshal Trace McCloud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Larry Pennell was 29+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Henry Carver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of West Point
West Point
Larry Pennell was 28+ in West Point as ', Cadet Bob Matson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Larry Pennell was 28+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Jason Tully'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Wire Service
Wire Service
Larry Pennell was 28+ in Wire Service as 'Johnny Westrup'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Larry Pennell was 27+ in Gunsmoke as 'Ben Akins, John Woolfe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Larry Pennell was 26+ in The Millionaire as 'USAF Sgt. Elliot Smith, Larry Maxwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Larry Pennell was 24+ in General Electric Theater as 'Walter Kellen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953