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Richard Crenna
Richard Donald Crenna (November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003) was a prolific American actor, television director, and producer. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, gaining his first acting experience on radio in 1937. Notable among his radio roles was the character of nerdy Walter Denton in the series 'Our Miss Brooks'. Following his successful stint in radio, Crenna ventured into television, carrying his role as Walter Denton into the TV version of 'Our Miss Brooks' which commenced in 1952. His exceptional acting skills earned him a slot in the comedy series 'The Real McCoys', where he starred as Luke McCoy. He further added directing to his skills, being one of the directors of the aforementioned series.
His acting prowess extended to motion pictures, resulting in his starring roles in a series of films such as 'Breakheart Pass', 'The Evil', 'The Flamingo Kid', 'Summer Rental' to name a few. In 1985, he scooped the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his portrayal of the title role in 'The Rape of Richard Beck'. Crenna's iconic performances continued into the 1980s and early 2000s, notably in his role as Colonel Sam Trautman in the first three 'Rambo' films. Before his demise in 2003, Crenna had received immense recognition for his contributions to the industry, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Given Name: Richard Donald Crenna
Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: November 30, 1926
Occupations: Actor,director,producer
Years Active: 1937-2003
Children: 3
Spouses: Joan Grisham, Penni Sweeney
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Awards and Nominations Received by Richard Crenna
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
The Flamingo KidMovies Featuring Richard Crenna
Un Flic (re-release)
Sabrina
First Blood
Leviathan
Wait Until Dark
Jade
Summer Rental
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Marooned
The Flamingo Kid
Death Ship
The Day Reagan Was Shot
Out of the Ashes
Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For
By Dawn’s Early Light
Montana
And the Sea Will Tell
Table for Five
Squaring the Circle
The Rape of Richard Beck
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
On Wings of Eagles
Passions
A Case of Deadly Force
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
On Wings of Eagles
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Catlow
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
Stone Cold Dead
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Thief
Wild Horse Hank
Hearts of Hot Shots! Part Deux—A Filmmaker’s Apology
The Pride of St. Louis
Star!
The Sand Pebbles
Red Sky at Morning
A Cop
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
First, You Cry
Midas Run
A Fire in the Sky
A Girl Named Sooner
Made in Paris
Centennial
The Man Called Noon
Doctors’ Wives
Wrongfully Accused
The Deserter
Double Indemnity
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
It Grows on Trees
Intruders
Our Miss Brooks
Breakheart Pass
Race Against Time: The Search for Sarah
Disneyland ’59
Nightmare
Career Timeline
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1989
Leviathan
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Sgt. Bob Grogan
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Sgt. Bob Grogan
1978
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
Mike Barry
First, You Cry
David Towers
A Fire in the Sky
Jason Voight
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