Richard Crenna

Birth Name:

Richard Donald Crenna

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6714 Hollywood Boulevard
Following high school, he served in WWII as a radio operator and later attended the University of Southern California
His radio career started in 1937, playing the role of "the kid who did everything wrong" on "Boy Scout Jamboree," and continued to remain on the show until 1948
Passed away in 2003 at the age of 76 due to complications from pancreatic cancer
Before his death he was playing the recurring character Jared Duff in "Judging Amy," who died in the series following his death from pancreatic cancer
His character in "Hot Shots! Part Deux" is modeled after an old character he had on "Our Miss Brooks․"
Best known for one of his earliest roles on "The Real McCoys", several episodes of which he would direct as well
He initially got his start in radio and made his silver screen debut with "Our Miss Brooks" when the radio program moved to television
Participated in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII as a member of the U․S․ Army infantry
While attending the University of Southern California he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity

1959Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1965Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Male:Nominated
1965Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers:Nominated
1966Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1967Golden Laurel - Male Supporting Performance:Nominated
1968Gold Medal - Favorite Motion Picture:Nominated
1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Winner
1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1989Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated

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