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Leonard Penn | |
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| Born | (1907-11-13)November 13, 1907 |
| Died | May 20, 1975(1975-05-20) (aged 67) Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937–1960 |
| Spouse | |
Leonard Penn (13 November 1907 – 20 May 1975) was an American film, television and theatre actor.
Penn was born in Springfield, Massachusetts,[1] to parents Marcus Penn and Eva Monson.[citation needed] He majored in drama at Columbia University.[1]
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DuringWorld War II, Penn served in Navy intelligence.[2]
Known for his work infilm serials and bit parts in major films, Penn appeared in 81 films and 27 television productions between 1937 and 1960. Penn also appeared in sixBroadway-theatre productions in New York City between 1934 and 1941. His Broadway appearances were inThe Distant City (1941),Lady in Waiting (1940),Paths of Glory (1935),Field of Ermine (1935),Between Two Worlds (1934), andPersonal Appearance (1934).[3]
Penn married actressGladys George in New Haven, Connecticut on September 18, 1935.[4] They remained wed until 1944.[5] They both appeared inMarie Antoinette.
In 1947, Penn married Louise Arthur Sharp in Los Angeles.
On May 20, 1975, Penn died in Los Angeles, California.[1] He was 67 years old.[citation needed]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | The Lone Ranger | Matt Madrigo | Episode 9 "War Horse" |
| 1951 | Marshals in Disguise | Chief Marshal | Episode "Mexican Rustlers Story" |
| 1952 | Marshals in Disguise | Jim Moore | Episode "Civilian Clothes" |
| 1953 | Death Valley Days | Jonas | Season 1 Episode 11 "The Lady with the Blue Silk Umbrella" |
| 1953 | Death Valley Days | Hank Petibone | Season 2, Episode 1, "The Diamond Babe" |
| 1953 | Death Valley Days | Henry | Episode "Solomon in All His Glory" |
| 1954 | Death Valley Days | Tom Sweeney | Episode "11,000 Miners Can't Be Wrong" |
| 1955 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Tarp Anders | Episode "The Bank Robbers" |
| 1956 | Death Valley Days | Editor Thomas King | Episode "Emperor Norton" |
| 1956 | Marshals in Disguise | Riker | Episode "The Iron Major " |
| 1957 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Pete Burleigh | Episode "Vengeance Trail" |
| 1957 | Death Valley Days | John Wycoff | Episode "The Trial of Red Haskell" |
| 1958 | Marshals in Disguise | Dale | Episode "Jingles on the Jailroad" |
| 1958 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Jim Cockrell | Episode "Wyatt Fights" |
| 1958 | Death Valley Days | John Tully | Episode "Man on the Run" |