Leonard Penn

Not to be confused with Leo Penn.
Leonard Penn
Born(1907-11-13)November 13, 1907
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMay 20, 1975(1975-05-20) (aged 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationColumbia University
OccupationActor
Years active1937–1960
Spouse
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(m. 1935; div. 1944)​

Leonard Penn (13 November 1907 – 20 May 1975) was an American film, television and theatre actor.

Early life and education

Penn was born in Springfield, Massachusetts,[1] to parents Marcus Penn and Eva Monson.[citation needed] He majored in drama at Columbia University.[1]

During World War II, Penn served in Navy intelligence.[2]

Career

Known for his work in film serials and bit parts in major films, Penn appeared in 81 films and 27 television productions between 1937 and 1960. Penn also appeared in six Broadway-theatre productions in New York City between 1934 and 1941. His Broadway appearances were in The Distant City (1941), Lady in Waiting (1940), Paths of Glory (1935), Field of Ermine (1935), Between Two Worlds (1934), and Personal Appearance (1934).[3]

Personal life

Penn married actress Gladys George in New Haven, Connecticut on September 18, 1935.[4] They remained wed until 1944.[5] They both appeared in Marie Antoinette.

In 1947, Penn married Louise Arthur Sharp in Los Angeles.

Death

On May 20, 1975, Penn died in Los Angeles, California.[1] He was 67 years old.[citation needed]

Selected filmography

Selected television

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"

References

  1. ^ a b c Mayer, Geoff (7 February 2017). Encyclopedia of American Film Serials. McFarland. pp. 225–226. ISBN 978-1-4766-2719-9. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "Leonard Penn Gets Marriage License". The Los Angeles Times. April 16, 1947. p. 2. Retrieved September 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Leonard Penn". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Gladys Geoge Married: Actress Is Bride in New Haven of Leonard Penn, Actor". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 19, 1935. p. 29. ProQuest 101308763. Retrieved January 16, 2021 – via ProQuest.
  5. ^ Nissen, Axel (2007). Actresses of a Certain Character: Forty Familiar Hollywood Faces from the Thirties to the Fifties. McFarland. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7864-2746-8. Retrieved September 11, 2020.