Larry Pennell counts as a veteran of both film and television who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. For much of the audience, Larry Pennell is Kemosabe from 'Bubba Ho-tep', whatever else the credits say. Among the rest of the work, 'Midway' stands out. Comedy has been the most frequent territory. There are 63 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories.
Larry Pennell
Actor
85 years (Feb 21, 1928 – Aug 28, 2013)Uniontown, USAUniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
Larry Pennell counts as a veteran of both film and television who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. For much of the audience, Larry Pennell is Kemosabe from 'Bubba Ho-tep', whatever else the credits say. Among the rest of the work, 'Midway' stands out. Comedy has been the most frequent territory. There are 63 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories.
1928-02-21 · Uniontown, USAUniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
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.