Leonard Penn

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, to parents Marcus Penn and Eva Monson. He majored in drama at Columbia University.

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).

Personal life Penn married actress Gladys George in New Haven, Connecticut on September 18, 1935. They remained wed until 1944. 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. He was 67 years old.

Selected filmography

Song of the City (1937) – Fisherboy (uncredited) Between Two Women (1937) – Tony Woolcott Bad Guy (1937) – First Detective (uncredited) The Firefly (1937) – Etienne The Women Men Marry (1937) – Quinn The Ship That Died (1938) – Bob Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) – Reporter (uncredited) The Girl of the Golden West (1938) – Pedro Judge Hardy's Children (1938) – Steve Prentiss Three Comrades (1938) – Tony (uncredited) The Toy Wife (1938) – Gaston Vincent Ladies in Distress (1938) – Daniel J. Roman Woman Against Woman (1938) – Fred Barnes (uncredited) Marie Antoinette (1938) – Toulan Young Dr. Kildare (1938) – Albert Foster (uncredited) Almost A Gentleman (1939) – Arthur Gates Bachelor Mother (1939) – Jerome Weiss The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) – Man at Racetrack (uncredited) The Way of All Flesh (1940) – Joe The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) – (uncredited) Chick Carter, Detective (1946) – Vasky High School Hero (1946) – Prof. Farrell Son of the Guardsman (1946) – Mark Crowell I Cover Big Town (1947) – Norden Royal The Hat Box Mystery (1947) – Stevens Killer at Large (1947) – Brent Maddux Hoppy's Holiday (1947) – Dunning Brick Bradford (1947, Serial) – Eric Byrus The Dead Don't Dream (1948) – Earl Wesson Partners of the Sunset (1948) – Les Superman (1948, Serial) – Electronics Store Owner / Henchman (uncredited) The Three Musketeers (1948) – Musketeer (uncredited) Outlaw Brand (1948) – Brent Congo Bill (1949) – Andre Bocar Courtin' Trouble (1949) – Dawson (uncredited) Batman and Robin (1949, Serial) – Carter – Hammil's Valet The Adventures of Sir Galahad (1949) – Sir Modred – The Black Knight Range Land (1949) – Bart Sheldon The Pilgrimage Play (1949) – Judas Iscariot The Girl from San Lorenzo (1950) – Tom McCarger Six Gun Mesa (1950) – Carson Women from Headquarters (1950) – Police Officer Allen Gunfire (1950) – Dan Simons Silver Raiders (1950) – Lance Corbin Lonely Heart Bandits (1950) – Detective Stanley Law of the Badlands (1951) – Cash Carlton The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951) – Conspirator (uncredited) Dead or Alive (1951) – Sid Taggart – Gang Leader Sirocco (1951) – Rifat (uncredited) Stagecoach Driver (1951) – George Barnes Mysterious Island (1951, Serial) – Capt. Nemo On the Loose (1951) – Dance Judge (uncredited) South of Caliente (1951) – Mexican Captain The Magic Carpet (1951) – Ramoth's Father – the Caliph (uncredited) Thief of Damascus (1952) – Habayah (uncredited) A Yank in Indo-China (1952) – Colonel Sablon King of the Congo (1952, Serial) – Boris Outlaw Women (1952) – Sam Bass And Now Tomorrow (1952) Barbed Wire (1952) – Steve Ruttledge No Holds Barred (1952) – Pete Taylor Fangs of the Arctic (1953) – Henchman Morgan Savage Mutiny (1953) – Emil Bruno The Lost Planet (1953, Serial) – Ken Wopler Francis Covers the Big Town (1953) – Brad Mitchell (uncredited) Murder Without Tears (1953) – Defense Attorney Parker Fort Algiers (1953) – Lt. Picard Flame of Calcutta (1953) – Nadir Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) – Gendarme Dumas (uncredited) The Saracen Blade (1954) – Haroun (uncredited) King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) – Physician (uncredited) A Star Is Born (1954) – Train Station Scene Director (uncredited) Drum Beat (1954) – Miller – a Settler (uncredited) The Silver Chalice (1954) – Soldier in Banquet Hall (uncredited) Day of Triumph (1954) – Pharisee Jump Into Hell (1955) – Pvt. Rigault (uncredited) To Catch a Thief (1955) – Monaco Policeman (uncredited) Menace from Outer Space (1956, TV movie) – Ranger Griff (archive footage) The Girl He Left Behind (1956) – Lt. Gen. B.K. Harrison (uncredited) In the Money (1958) (last Bowery Boys film) – Don Clarke Spartacus (1960) – Garrison Officer (uncredited)

Selected television YearTitleRole 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"