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.

Known For

Firefly 2002 ★ 8.3
Diagnosis: Murder 1993 ★ 7.1
Quantum Leap 1989 ★ 8.0
Magnum, P.I. 1980 ★ 7.3
Little House on the Prairie 1974 ★ 8.0
The Streets of San Francisco 1972 ★ 7.0
The Rookies 1972 ★ 6.9
McMillan & Wife 1971 ★ 7.0
Mannix 1967 ★ 6.8
Mission: Impossible 1966 ★ 7.6
The Big Valley 1965 ★ 6.2
Kraft Suspense Theatre 1963 ★ 6.5
The Outer Limits 1963 ★ 7.8
The Virginian 1962 ★ 6.5
The Beverly Hillbillies 1962 ★ 6.9
Thriller 1960 ★ 6.7
Adventures in Paradise 1959 ★ 6.1
Bat Masterson 1958 ★ 6.1
Sea Hunt 1958 ★ 6.7
Wagon Train 1957 ★ 6.6
Have Gun, Will Travel 1957 ★ 7.3
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre 1956 ★ 6.2
Gunsmoke 1955 ★ 6.7
Lassie 1954 ★ 6.3