Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Born

August 27, 1921

Died

September 5, 1998 (age 77)

Place of Birth

Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

Also Known As

Leo Z. Penn

IMDb

Leo Penn

Biography

Leonard Francis Penn (August 27, 1921 – September 5, 1998) was an American actor and director. He was the father of musician Michael Penn and actors Sean Penn and Chris Penn.

Filmography

1995FilmThe Crossing Guardas Hank 1993TVDiagnosis: Murderas Leo Pepper 1987TVJake and the Fatman 1986FilmThe Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammeras Leo 1986TVMatlockas Father Fitzgerald 1985TVAmazing Storiesas Fred 1984FilmThe Wild Lifeas Tom's Dad 1983FilmThe Horse Dealers Daughteras Dr. Lloyd Sloan 1977FilmSixth and Mainas Doc 1962TVDon't Call Me Charlie 1962FilmBirdman of Alcatrazas Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)1961TVStraightaway 1961TVThe Gertrude Berg Show 1961TVBen Casey 1961TVCain's Hundredas Larry Cram 1961TVThe Asphalt Jungle 1960TVHarrigan and Son 1960TVThe Law and Mr. Jonesas Eddie Simms 1960TVThe Aquanautsas Moe 1959FilmThe Story on Page Oneas Morrie Goetz 1959TVThe Detectives 1959TVThe Untouchablesas Milton Tannenbaum 1959TVOne Step Beyondas Jed Horvath 1959TVNew York Confidential 1958TVThe Veil 1957TVDecoyas Lt. Larry Hayes 1957TVHave Gun, Will Travel 1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Walter Blake 1955TVNavy Log 1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp 1952TVDangerous Assignment 1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Sam Hodgekiss 1951TVBoston Blackie 1951TVThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok 1950TVLux Video Theatreas Father Paul 1950TVRobert Montgomery Presentsas Marshall Collins 1949FilmNot Wantedas Steve Ryan 1949FilmThe Undercover Manas Sidney Gordon 1948TVStudio Oneas Morrow 1948TVThe Philco Television Playhouse 1947FilmFall Guyas Tom Cochrane