Don Penny

Summary

Donald Penny Schneider (born 1933)[1] is an American television actor and comedian.[2] Born in Brooklyn, New York.[1][3] He is known for playing the role of Lieutenant Stanley Harris in the American television series The Lieutenant, and Pharmacist Mate Charles Tyler in The Wackiest Ship in the Army.[4][5][6]

Don Penny
Penny (left) with Robert Lansing in 12 O'Clock High, 1965
Born
Donald Penny Schneider[1]

1933 (age 90–91)
Occupation(s)Television actor, comedian
Years active1962–1975

Penny worked for 38th president of the United States Gerald Ford as a speech writer[3][1]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
1967 Three's a Crowd Harvey TV movie
1975 Pick-Up Politician

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
1962 The Brighter Day Toby Ballard unknown episodes
1962 Hennesey Lt. Bob Alexander/Lt. Bob Anderson 2 episodes
1962 The Danny Thomas Show Cousin Don 1 episode
1963-1964 The Lieutenant Lieutenant Stanley Harris 14 episodes
1964 CBS Workshop 1 episode
1964 The Bing Crosby Show Harold 1 episode
1965-1966 The Wackiest Ship in the Army Pharmacist Mate Charles Tyler 17 episodes
1965 12 O'Clock High Captain Butcher/Lieutenant Regis 3 episodes
1966 Please Don't Eat the Daisies Sam 1 episode
1966 The Monkees Honeywell 1 episode
1967 Bewitched Barney 1 episode
1967-1968 That Girl Seymour Schwimmer 2 episodes
1967 Occasional Wife Teddy 1 episode
1968 Insight Al 1 episode

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Jones Jr., James (November 20, 2015). "Manatee County resident Don Penny Schneider served in Ford administration, after starting his career as a Hollywood writer". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  2. ^ Reeves, Richard (May 16, 1976). "The Ford Campaign Shows Signs Of Disarray". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Looking Back Longingly". The Washington Post. May 7, 1978. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Don Penny Of 'Wackiest Ship' Can Make Coffee, Thank You". Longview Daily News. Longview, Washington. March 4, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "'Tyler' Prefers Tea, Anyhow". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. April 24, 1966. p. 161. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ "Fans Send Recipes For Better Coffee". The Wichita Beacon. Wichita, Kansas. February 26, 1966. p. 47. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  

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