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Richard Genelle | |
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 Genelle as Ernie onPower Rangers | |
| Born | (1961-10-12)October 12, 1961 New York City, US |
| Died | December 30, 2008(2008-12-30) (aged 47) Corona Regional Medical Center,Corona, California, US |
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| Years active | 1991–2008 |
Richard Michael Genelle (October 12, 1961 – December 30, 2008)[1] was an American actor and entrepreneur, best known for playing Ernie on the children's television seriesMighty Morphin Power Rangers.[2]
From 1993 until 1997, Genelle portrayed Ernie, the good-natured owner of the Angel Grove Youth Center, the popular hang out spot for the teenagers of Angel Grove. After four seasons, Ernie abruptly left the Youth Center to do emergency volunteer work inSouth America, passing ownership of the Youth Center to Jerome Stone.
In real life, Genelle left the series to take steps to overcome his smoking problems and obesity, successfully losing over forty pounds. He also started Retail Logistics Solutions, Inc. inCerritos, California, providing transportation services.
Genelle died following aheart attack on December 30, 2008, at age 47. He was cremated at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary inRiverside, California. His urn interment was in that cemetery.[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | The Death Merchant | Guard #1 | |
| 1993-1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Ernie | 116 episodes |
| 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | Deleted scenes | |
| 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo | 7 episodes | |
| 1997 | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | Final film role | |
| 1999 | Power Rangers: The Lost Episode | Special episode (archival footage) | |
| 2023 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always | Archival footage |
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