He was Born on November 30,1926 in Los Angeles, California.

Richard Crenna passed away on January 17, 2003 in Los Angeles, California of pancreatic cancer.

In 1946 Crenna first appeared was on network radio while still a teenager as Ougy Pringle in a "Date with Judy".

Richard Crenna went on to star in two early television hits, "Our Miss Brooks" and "The Real McCoys." In 1985, Crenna was awarded an Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor for "The Rape of Richard Beck."

Richard Crenna has a star in The Walk of Fame (1988).

Crenna poked fun at his Mr. Tough guy parts in the comedy HOT SHOTS: PART DEUX.

Richard Crenna's other notable credits include...

MURDER, SHE WROTE (2000 - TV)

WRONGFULLY ACCUSED (1998)

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA (1997)

SABRINA (1995 - TV)

HOT SHOTS: PART DEUX (1993)

RAMBO III (1988)
RAMBO II (1985)
THE FLAMINGO KID (1984)
RAMBO (1982)
BODY HEAT (1981)
BREAKHEART PASS (1975)

THE SAND PEBBLES (1966)

THE REAL MCCOYS (1957 - TV)