Joe Penny - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	June 24, 1956
Age	69
Birthplace	Uxbridge, London, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Joe Penny's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Starring in television shows 'Riptide' and 'Jake and the Fatman'.

Intro

Joe Penny is an English-born American actor best known for his leading roles in 1980s television series such as 'Riptide' and the long-running mystery series 'Jake and the Fatman.'

Early Life & Background

Joe Penny was born in Uxbridge, London, to an American father and an Italian mother. His family moved to the United States when he was young, settling in California, where he attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach.

Career Highlights

Starred as Nick Ryder in the television series 'Riptide' (1984–1986)
Played Jake Styles in the TV series 'Jake and the Fatman' (1987–1992)
Appeared in numerous television movies and guest spots on popular TV shows including 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and 'Diagnosis: Murder'

Trivia

Penny has appeared in over 75 TV shows and films throughout his career.
He became a U.S. citizen.

FAQs

On His Birth-Day

About June 24th, 1956, in brief:

Historical events: On June 24, 1956, Marlene Hagge secured her second LPGA Championship title. At 22, she triumphed over Patty Berg in a sudden-death playoff, marking a significant achievement in women's golf.
Day of the week: June 24th, 1956 was a Sunday
Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
#1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
#1 UK song: I'll Be Home by Pat Boone
Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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