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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Passing
Character: Charles - Butler
MOVIE • 2011
Firefly
Character: Murphy
TV • 2002
Bubba Ho-tep
Character: Kemosabe
MOVIE • 2002
Jackpot
Character: Truck Driver
MOVIE • 2001
The Fear: Resurrection
Character: Grandfather
MOVIE • 1999
Prehysteria! 2
Character: Trainyard Laborer
MOVIE • 1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Dr. Arthur
TV • 1993
Mr. Baseball
Character: Howie Gold
MOVIE • 1992
The Borrower
Character: Captain Scarcelli
MOVIE • 1991
Another Chance
Character: Clark Gable
MOVIE • 1989
Quantum Leap
Character: Clark Gable
TV • 1989
Ghost Chase
Character: Bum
MOVIE • 1987
Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn
Character: Aix
MOVIE • 1983
Superstition
Character: George Leahy
MOVIE • 1982
Personal Best
Character: Rick Cahill
MOVIE • 1982
Magnum, P.I.
Character: Jack Martin
TV • 1980
Magnum, P.I.
Character: Norm Vogel
TV • 1980
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Character: Clark Gable
MOVIE • 1980
The Man with Bogart's Face
Character: George
MOVIE • 1980
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
Character: Chief Barrett
MOVIE • 1980