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.
Acted in 80
2010s
- 2011
The Passing
Charles - Butler
2000s
- 2006
Seasons of Life
Lauren's Father
- 2002
- 2001
Jackpot
Truck Driver
1990s
- 1999
The Fear: Resurrection
Grandfather
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Mr. Baseball
Howie Gold
- 1991
The Borrower
Captain Scarcelli
1980s
- 1989
Another Chance
Clark Gable
- 1987
- 1983
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
Aix
- 1982
Superstition
George Leahy
Personal Best
Rick Cahill
- 1980
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Clark Gable
The Man with Bogart's Face
George
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Chief Barrett
1970s
- 1979
Elvis
Paul Beaulieu
Salvage
Street
Donovan's Kid
Shepherd
- 1978
- 1976
- 1974
Adventure in Satan's Canyon
Dave Fletcher
- 1972
Journey Through Rosebud
Sheriff
Lassie: Joyous Sound
Keith Holden
- 1971
City Beneath the Sea
Bill Holmes
- 1970
The Great White Hope
Brady
Brother, Cry For Me
Jim Noble
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
Custer
TV
Rango
TV
- 1966
Blue Light
TV
- 1965
Our Man in Jamaica
Ken Stewart
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
The Space Children
Maj. Thomas
- 1957
The Devil's Hairpin
Johnny Jargin
- 1956
The Vagabond King
Soldier
- 1955
Hell's Horizon
Buddy Lewis
The Far Horizons
Wild Eagle
Seven Angry Men
Oliver Brown
- 1954
- 1953
General Electric Theater
Walter Kellen · 1 episode
