
Leo Penn
Known for Directing · 41 credits
- Born
- 1921-08-27
- Died
- 1998-09-05
- Place of birth
- Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
- Also known as
- Leo Z. 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.
Known For
TV Shows (31)

Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Leo Pepper

Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
as Marshall Collins

Have Gun, Will Travel
1957

The Philco Television Playhouse
1948

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
as Walter Blake

Matlock
1986
as Father Fitzgerald / Russ Lewis / Spaulding

Ben Casey
1961
as Dr. David McMillan

The Untouchables
1959
as Milton Tannenbaum

Studio One
1948
as Morrow / Peter

Jake and the Fatman
1987

Amazing Stories
1985
as Fred

One Step Beyond
1959
as Jed Horvath

The Detectives
1959
Navy Log
1955
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Father Paul

Cain's Hundred
1961
as Larry Cram

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951

Decoy
1957
as Lt. Larry Hayes

Boston Blackie
1951

Dangerous Assignment
1952

The Aquanauts
1960
as Moe

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Sam Hodgekiss

The Asphalt Jungle
1961
as Lonnie Peterson

New York Confidential
1959

Straightaway
1961

Harrigan and Son
1960

The Veil
1958

The Law and Mr. Jones
1960
as Eddie Simms

Don't Call Me Charlie
1962
The Gertrude Berg Show
1961
Movies (10)

Birdman of Alcatraz
1962
as Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)

The Crossing Guard
1995
as Hank

The Wild Life
1984
as Tom's Dad

The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1986
as Leo

The Undercover Man
1949
as Sidney Gordon

Not Wanted
1949
as Steve Ryan

The Story on Page One
1959
as Morrie Goetz

Fall Guy
1947
as Tom Cochrane

Sixth and Main
1977
as Doc
The Horse Dealers Daughter
1983
as Dr. Lloyd Sloan
About Leo Penn
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. With 41 credits spanning from 1947 to 1995, Leo Penn has appeared in 10 films and 31 TV shows.
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Most Popular Leo Penn Movies
- Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) — as Eddie Kassellis (uncredited)
- The Crossing Guard (1995) — as Hank
- The Wild Life (1984) — as Tom's Dad
- The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1986) — as Leo
- The Undercover Man (1949) — as Sidney Gordon
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