Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell
Born
Lawrence Kenneth Pennell

(1928-02-21)February 21, 1928
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US
DiedAugust 28, 2013(2013-08-28) (aged 85)
Other namesBud Pennell
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Professional baseball player[2]
Years active1955–2011
SpousePatricia Throop[citation needed]
ChildrenMelanie

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.[3] 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, and as Keith Holden in Lassie.[4] He was also a baseball player, playing on scholarship for the University of Southern California (USC) and later professionally for the Boston Braves organization.[2][5]

  1. ^ Ancestry Library Edition[verification needed]
  2. ^ a b Levy, Sam (March 24, 1949). "Pennell – Lanky First Baseman With Brewers Definitely on Way Up". The Milwaukee Journal (via Google Archives). Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  3. ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2014). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2013. McFarland. ISBN 9780786476657. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  4. ^ Beck, Ken (2002). The Encyclopedia of TV Pets: A Complete History of Television's Greatest Animal Stars. Thomas Nelson, Inc. ISBN 9781418557379. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  5. ^ "Boost for Lakeman". April 4, 1949. Retrieved October 16, 2014.