Larry Pennell | |
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| Born | Lawrence Kenneth Pennell February 21, 1928 Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 28, 2013 (aged 85) |
| Other names | Bud Pennell |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor Professional baseball player[2] |
| Years active | 1955–2011 |
| Spouse | Patricia Throop[citation needed] |
| Children | Melanie |
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]
- ^ Ancestry Library Edition[verification needed]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2014). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2013. McFarland. ISBN 9780786476657. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Boost for Lakeman". April 4, 1949. Retrieved October 16, 2014.