Richard Crenna - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 30, 1926 |
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| Died | January 17, 2003 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Richard Crenna's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Notable for starring in TV series like 'The Real McCoys' and 'Our Miss Brooks,' as well as in films such as 'Rambo: First Blood' and its sequels. |
Intro
Richard Crenna was an American film, television, and radio actor known for his versatile performances over a career spanning more than six decades. He is recognized for his roles in 'The Sand Pebbles,' 'The Real McCoys,' 'The Rambo' film series, and 'Hot Shots! Part Deux.'
Early Life & Background
Richard Crenna was born and raised in Los Angeles, the only child of Edith J. (née Pollette), a hotel manager, and Domenick Anthony Crenna, a pharmacist. He began acting as a teenager, appearing on radio programs such as 'Boy Scout Jamboree' and 'Our Miss Brooks.'[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Played Walter Denton on the radio and TV series 'Our Miss Brooks' (1948-1955)
- Starred as Luke McCoy in the TV series 'The Real McCoys' (1957-1963)
- Appeared in the television series 'Slattery's People' (1964-1965)
- Starred in the film 'The Sand Pebbles' (1966)
- Portrayed Colonel Sam Trautman in the 'Rambo' film series (1982-1988)
- Acted in 'Hot Shots! Part Deux' (1993)
Trivia
- Crenna won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special for 'The Rape of Richard Beck' (1985).
- His acting career covered radio, television, and film, making his debut in radio at age 11.
- He was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988.
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Richard Crenna was born the 30 November 1926.
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 30th, 1926, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 30th, 1926 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Black Bottom by Johnny Hamp & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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