Richard Crenna: Biography, Facts and Career
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Richard Donald Crenna (November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003) was an American actor and television director. Crenna starred in such motion pictures as Made in Paris (1966), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Marooned (1969), Breakheart Pass (1975), The Evil (1978), The Flamingo Kid (1984), Summer Rental (1985) and Sabrina (1995). His first success came on radio in 1948 as high school student Walter Denton co-starring with Eve Arden and Gale Gordon in the series Our Miss Brooks. Crenna continued with the comedy in its 1952 move into television. He also starred as Luke McCoy in the television series The Real McCoys (1957–1963). In 1985, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his portrayal of the title role in The Rape of Richard Beck (1985). He gained further notoriety for his role as Colonel Sam Trautman in the first three Rambo films (1982–1988).
Quick facts about Richard Crenna
- Full name: Richard Crenna
- Born: 1926-11-30
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q318607
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Who is Richard Crenna?
Richard Donald Crenna (November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003) was an American actor and television director. Crenna starred in such motion pictures as Made in Paris (1966), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Marooned (1969), Breakheart Pass (1975), The Evil (1978), The Flamingo Kid (1984), Summer Rental (1985) and Sabrina (1995).
What nationality is Richard Crenna?
Richard Crenna is United States.
When was Richard Crenna born?
Richard Crenna was born on 1926-11-30.
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