Larry Pennell

Known For
Acting

Popular
14.544

Birthday
1928-02-21

Place of Birth
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

  • Larry Pennel
  • Ken Pennell
  • Ларри Пеннелл
  • Lawrence Kenneth Pennell

Larry Pennell

Biography

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. He was also a baseball player, playing on scholarship for the University of Southern California (USC) and later professionally for the Boston Braves organization.