Larry Pennell
Larry Pennell | |
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| Born | Lawrence Kenneth Pennell February 21, 1928 Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 28, 2013 (aged 85) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Bud Pennell |
| Occupations | Film and television actor Professional baseball player |
| Years active | 1955–2011 |
| Spouse | Patricia Throop |
| 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. 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. He was also a baseball player, playing on scholarship for the University of Southern California (USC) and later professionally for the Boston Braves organization.