Portrait of Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Bio: Richard Donald Crenna (November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003) was an American motion picture, television, and radio actor and occasional television director. He starred in such motion pictures as The Sand Pebbles, Wait Until Dark, Body Heat, the first three Rambo movies, Hot Shots! Part Deux, and The Flamingo Kid
Born: Tue, Nov 30 1926
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Fri, Jan 17 2003
Richard Crenna is 76 years old
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Poster of Sly
Sly
Richard Crenna would have been no older than 76 in Sly as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2023
Poster of Rambo
Rambo
Richard Crenna would have been no older than 76 in Rambo as 'Col. Samuel Trautman (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2008
Poster of Out of the Ashes
Out of the Ashes
Richard Crenna would have been no older than 76 in Out of the Ashes as 'Jake Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 2003
Poster of Afganistan: Land in Crisis
Afganistan: Land in Crisis
Richard Crenna was 75 in Afganistan: Land in Crisis as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 2002
Poster of The Day Reagan Was Shot
The Day Reagan Was Shot
Richard Crenna was 75 in The Day Reagan Was Shot as 'Ronald Reagan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2001
Poster of By Dawn's Early Light
By Dawn's Early Light
Richard Crenna was 74 in By Dawn's Early Light as 'Ben Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For
Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For
Richard Crenna was 73 in Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For as 'Warren Pierce'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 2000
Poster of To Serve and Protect
To Serve and Protect
Richard Crenna was 72 in To Serve and Protect as 'Howard Carr'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1999
Poster of Wrongfully Accused
Wrongfully Accused
Richard Crenna was 71 in Wrongfully Accused as 'Fergus Falls'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1998
Poster of Heart Full of Rain
Heart Full of Rain
Richard Crenna was 70 in Heart Full of Rain as 'Arliss Dockett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1997
Poster of Deep Family Secrets
Deep Family Secrets
Richard Crenna was 70 in Deep Family Secrets as 'Clay Chadway'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 1997
Poster of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Richard Crenna was 70 in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea as 'Professor Aronnax'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent
Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent
Richard Crenna was 70 in Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent as 'Himself / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1997
Poster of Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah
Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah
Richard Crenna was 69 in Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah as 'John Porter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Sabrina
Sabrina
Richard Crenna was 69 in Sabrina as 'Patrick Tyson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of Jade
Jade
Richard Crenna was 68 in Jade as 'Governor Edwards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1995
Poster of In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy
In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy
Richard Crenna was 68 in In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy as 'Luke Constable Sr.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 1995
Poster of Janek: The Silent Betrayal
Janek: The Silent Betrayal
Richard Crenna was 68 in Janek: The Silent Betrayal as 'Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1994
Poster of Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence
Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence
Richard Crenna was 67 in Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence as 'Jonathan Stone'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of The Forget-Me-Not Murders
The Forget-Me-Not Murders
Richard Crenna was 67 in The Forget-Me-Not Murders as 'Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Hot Shots! Part Deux
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Richard Crenna was 66 in Hot Shots! Part Deux as 'Col. Denton Walters'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker's Apology
Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker's Apology
Richard Crenna was 66 in Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker's Apology
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of A Place To Be Loved
A Place To Be Loved
Richard Crenna was 66 in A Place To Be Loved as 'George Russ'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of Terror on Track 9
Terror on Track 9
Richard Crenna was 65 in Terror on Track 9 as 'Det. Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1992
Poster of And the Sea Will Tell
And the Sea Will Tell
Richard Crenna was 64 in And the Sea Will Tell as 'Vincent Bugliosi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1991
Poster of Murder Times Seven
Murder Times Seven
Richard Crenna was 63 in Murder Times Seven as 'Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1990
Poster of Last Flight Out
Last Flight Out
Richard Crenna was 63 in Last Flight Out as 'Dan Hood'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 1990
Poster of Montana
Montana
Richard Crenna was 63 in Montana as 'Hoyce Guthrie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Murder in Black and White
Murder in Black and White
Richard Crenna was 63 in Murder in Black and White as 'Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of Stuck with Each Other
Stuck with Each Other
Richard Crenna was 62 in Stuck with Each Other as 'Bert Medwick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1989
Poster of Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition
Richard Crenna was 62 in Mort Sahl: The Loyal Opposition as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Richard Crenna was 62 in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers as 'Sgt. Bob Grogan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1989
Poster of Leviathan
Leviathan
Richard Crenna was 62 in Leviathan as 'Dr. Glen 'Doc' Thompson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1989
Poster of Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs
Richard Crenna was 61 in Internal Affairs as 'Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1988
Poster of Rambo III
Rambo III
Richard Crenna was 61 in Rambo III as 'Trautman'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1988
Poster of Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite
Richard Crenna was 61 in Plaza Suite as 'Roy Hubley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1987
Poster of Kids Like These
Kids Like These
Richard Crenna was 60 in Kids Like These as 'Bob Goodman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1987
Poster of Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Richard Crenna was 60 in Police Story: The Freeway Killings as 'Deputy Chief Bob Devers'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of The High Price of Passion
The High Price of Passion
Richard Crenna was 59 in The High Price of Passion as 'Williams Douglas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1986
Poster of A Case of Deadly Force
A Case of Deadly Force
Richard Crenna was 59 in A Case of Deadly Force as 'Lawrence O'Donnell Sr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 1986
Poster of Doubletake
Doubletake
Richard Crenna was 58 in Doubletake as 'Frank Janek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1985
Poster of Summer Rental
Summer Rental
Richard Crenna was 58 in Summer Rental as 'Al Pellet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1985
Poster of The Rape of Richard Beck
The Rape of Richard Beck
Richard Crenna was 58 in The Rape of Richard Beck as 'Richard Beck'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1985
Poster of Rambo: First Blood Part II
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Richard Crenna was 58 in Rambo: First Blood Part II as 'Col. Samuel Trautman'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid
Richard Crenna was 58 in The Flamingo Kid as 'Phil Brody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of Passions
Passions
Richard Crenna was 57 in Passions as 'Richard Kennerly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle
Richard Crenna was 57 in Squaring the Circle as 'The Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Table for Five
Table for Five
Richard Crenna was 56 in Table for Five as 'Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of First Blood
First Blood
Richard Crenna was 55 in First Blood as 'Col. Samuel Trautman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of The Day the Bubble Burst
The Day the Bubble Burst
Richard Crenna was 55 in The Day the Bubble Burst as 'Jesse Livermore'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1982
Poster of The Ordeal of Bill Carney
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
Richard Crenna was 55 in The Ordeal of Bill Carney as 'Mason Rose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1981
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Richard Crenna was 54 in Daniel Boone as 'Daniel Boone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1981
Poster of Body Heat
Body Heat
Richard Crenna was 54 in Body Heat as 'Edmund Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Musical Comedy Tonight II
Musical Comedy Tonight II
Richard Crenna was 54 in Musical Comedy Tonight II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1981
Poster of Fugitive Family
Fugitive Family
Richard Crenna was 53 in Fugitive Family as 'Brian Roberts'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Joshua's World
Joshua's World
Richard Crenna was 53 in Joshua's World as 'Dr. Joshua Torrance'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1980
Poster of Death Ship
Death Ship
Richard Crenna was 53 in Death Ship as 'Trevor Marshall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
Richard Crenna was 52 in Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure as 'William Brewster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1979
Poster of Stone Cold Dead
Stone Cold Dead
Richard Crenna was 52 in Stone Cold Dead as 'Sgt. Boyd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1979
Poster of Wild Horse Hank
Wild Horse Hank
Richard Crenna was 52 in Wild Horse Hank as 'Pace Bradford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of A Fire in the Sky
A Fire in the Sky
Richard Crenna was 51 in A Fire in the Sky as 'Jason Voight'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1978
Poster of First, You Cry
First, You Cry
Richard Crenna was 51 in First, You Cry as 'David Towers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
Richard Crenna was 51 in Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell as 'Mike Barry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1978
Poster of The Evil
The Evil
Richard Crenna was 51 in The Evil as 'C.J. Arnold'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1978
Poster of The War Between the Tates
The War Between the Tates
Richard Crenna was 50 in The War Between the Tates as 'Professor Brian Tate'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 13 1977
Poster of Breakheart Pass
Breakheart Pass
Richard Crenna was 49 in Breakheart Pass as 'Gov. Richard Fairchild'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1975
Poster of A Girl Named Sooner
A Girl Named Sooner
Richard Crenna was 48 in A Girl Named Sooner as 'R.J. 'Mac' McHenry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1975
Poster of Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
Richard Crenna was 47 in Honky Tonk as 'Candy Johnson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Double Solitaire
Double Solitaire
Richard Crenna was 47 in Double Solitaire as 'Charley Potter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1974
Poster of Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Shootout in a One-Dog Town
Richard Crenna was 47 in Shootout in a One-Dog Town as 'Zack Wells'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1974
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
Richard Crenna was 47 in Nightmare as 'Howard Faloon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1974
Poster of Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Richard Crenna was 46 in Jonathan Livingston Seagull as 'Father (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 1973
Poster of Double Indemnity
Double Indemnity
Richard Crenna was 46 in Double Indemnity as 'Walter Neff'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1973
Poster of The Man Called Noon
The Man Called Noon
Richard Crenna was 46 in The Man Called Noon as 'Noon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1973
Poster of Footsteps
Footsteps
Richard Crenna was 45 in Footsteps as 'Paddy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1972
Poster of A Cop
A Cop
Richard Crenna was 45 in A Cop as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1972
Poster of Thief
Thief
Richard Crenna was 44 in Thief as 'Neal Wilkinson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1971
Poster of Catlow
Catlow
Richard Crenna was 44 in Catlow as 'Cowan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of Red Sky at Morning
Red Sky at Morning
Richard Crenna was 44 in Red Sky at Morning as 'Frank Arnold'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of Doctors' Wives
Doctors' Wives
Richard Crenna was 44 in Doctors' Wives as 'Pete Brennan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1971
Poster of The Deserter
The Deserter
Richard Crenna was 44 in The Deserter as 'Major Wade Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1970
Poster of Marooned
Marooned
Richard Crenna was 43 in Marooned as 'Jim Pruett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1969
Poster of Midas Run
Midas Run
Richard Crenna was 42 in Midas Run as 'Mike Warden'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1969
Poster of Star!
Star!
Richard Crenna was 41 in Star! as 'Richard Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1968
Poster of Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark
Richard Crenna was 40 in Wait Until Dark as 'Mike Talman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1967
Poster of The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles
Richard Crenna was 40 in The Sand Pebbles as 'Captain Collins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1966
Poster of Made in Paris
Made in Paris
Richard Crenna was 39 in Made in Paris as 'Herb Stone'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1966
Poster of John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Richard Crenna was 38 in John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! as 'John Goldfarb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1965
Poster of Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
Richard Crenna was 32 in Disneyland '59 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1959
Poster of Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks
Richard Crenna was 29 in Our Miss Brooks as 'Walter Denton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1956
Poster of Over-Exposed
Over-Exposed
Richard Crenna was 29 in Over-Exposed as 'Russell Bassett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of It Grows on Trees
It Grows on Trees
Richard Crenna was 25 in It Grows on Trees as 'Ralph Bowen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 1952
Poster of The Pride of St. Louis
The Pride of St. Louis
Richard Crenna was 25 in The Pride of St. Louis as 'Paul Dean'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of Red Skies of Montana
Red Skies of Montana
Richard Crenna was 25 in Red Skies of Montana as 'Noxon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1952

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 Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Richard Crenna was 72+ in Judging Amy as 'Jared Duff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Richard Crenna was 69+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of JAG
JAG
Richard Crenna was 68+ in JAG as 'Harmon Rabb Sr. (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Richard Crenna was 67+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Intruders
Intruders
Richard Crenna was 65+ in Intruders as 'Dr. Neil Chase'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons
Richard Crenna was 64+ in Pros and Cons as 'Mitch O'Hannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1991
Poster of Gabriel's Fire
Gabriel's Fire
Richard Crenna was 63+ in Gabriel's Fire
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 12 1990
Poster of On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles
Richard Crenna was 59+ in On Wings of Eagles as 'H. Ross Perot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of It Takes Two
It Takes Two
Richard Crenna was 55+ in It Takes Two
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 14 1982
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
Richard Crenna was 51+ in Centennial as 'Colonel Frank Skimmerhorn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of All's Fair
All's Fair
Richard Crenna was 49+ in All's Fair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Richard Crenna was 40+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Richard Crenna was 40+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Slattery's People
Slattery's People
Richard Crenna was 37+ in Slattery's People as 'James Slattery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Richard Crenna was 36+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Edward Smalley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Richard Crenna was 36+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Richard Crenna was 35+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Richard Crenna was 30+ in The Real McCoys as 'Luke McCoy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Richard Crenna was 28+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Frontier
Frontier
Richard Crenna was 28+ in Frontier
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Richard Crenna was 28+ in Cheyenne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Richard Crenna was 28+ in The Millionaire as 'Ralph McKnight'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks
Richard Crenna was 25+ in Our Miss Brooks as 'Walter Denton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Richard Crenna was 24+ in I Love Lucy as 'Arthur Morton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951