Joe Penny
Born June 24, 1956 (Age: 69)
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London, England
Biography
Joseph Edward Penny Jr. is an English-born American actor best known for his roles as Nick Ryder on the detective series Riptide from 1984 to 1986, and as Jake Styles in the television series Jake and the Fatman from 1987 to 1992. Starting with a minor role on Forever Fernwood in 1977, Penny has appeared in numerous TV films and television series, including major roles on Riptide and Jake and the Fatman. He has also made many guest appearances on television shows, including Touched by an Angel, T. J. Hooker, Vega$, Matt Houston, Lou Grant, CHiPs, Flamingo Road, The Sopranos, Diagnosis: Murder, Matlock, Walker, Texas Ranger, Archie Bunker's Place, 7th Heaven, Tucker's Witch, Boomtown, The Gangster Chronicles, and CSI. In 2005, he co-starred with Lea Thompson in the mystery series Jane Doe on the Hallmark Channel.
Joseph Edward Penny Jr. is an English-born American actor best known for his roles as Nick Ryder on the detective series Riptide from 1984 to 1986, and as Jake Styles in the television series Jake and the Fatman from 1987 to 1992. Starting with a minor role on Forever Fernwood in 1977, Penny has appeared in numerous TV films and television series, including major roles on Riptide and Jake and the Fatman. He has also made many guest appearances on television shows, including Touched by an Angel, T. J. Hooker, Vega$, Matt Houston, Lou Grant, CHiPs, Flamingo Road, The Sopranos, Diagnosis: Murder, Matlock, Walker, Texas Ranger, Archie Bunker's Place, 7th Heaven, Tucker's Witch, Boomtown, The Gangster Chronicles, and CSI. In 2005, he co-starred with Lea Thompson in the mystery series Jane Doe on the Hallmark Channel.
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Filmography
The Little Unicorn
2002
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as Tiny
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Age: 46
Two Against Time
2002
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as George Tomich
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Age: 45
Jack of Hearts
2000
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as Arden Cook
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Age: 44
The Prophet's Game
2000
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as Walter Motter
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Age: 43
Stranger in My Home
1997
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as Ned Covington
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Age: 40
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
1997
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as Ben Fein
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Age: 40
She Woke Up Pregnant
1996
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as Dr. Roger Nolton
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Age: 39
Double Jeopardy
1996
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as John Dubroski
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Age: 39
Terror in the Night
1994
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as Lonnie
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Age: 37
The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story
1992
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as Michael Carlin
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Age: 36
The Operation
1990
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as Dr. Ed Betters
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Age: 33
Whisper Kill
1988
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as Dan Walker
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Age: 31
Roses Are for the Rich
1987
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as Lloyd Murphy
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Age: 30
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
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as Edward Moran
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Age: 30
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
1985
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as Self
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Age: 29
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
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as
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Age: 29
S.O.B.
1981
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as Officer Phil Buchwald
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Age: 25
Bloody Birthday
1981
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as Mr. Harding
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Age: 24
Gangster Wars
1981
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as Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
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Age: 24
Lifepod
1981
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as Simmons
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Age: 24
The Gossip Columnist
1980
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as Paul Cameron
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Age: 23
Deathmoon
1978
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as Rick Bladen
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Age: 21
Our Winning Season
1978
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as Dean Berger
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Age: 21
No Image
Delta County, USA
1977
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as Joe Ed
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Age: 20