Larry Pennell

Lawrence Kenneth Pennell (February 21, 1928 – August 28, 2013) was an American television and film actor. He is best known for his role as Dash Riprock in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies. Pennell's career spanned over fifty years and included starring in the adventure series Ripcord as skydiver Theodore 'Ted' McKeever and as Keith Holden in Lassie. Prior to his acting career, he played baseball on scholarship for the University of Southern California (USC) and professionally for the Boston Braves organization. Pennell was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and later moved to California. He passed away on August 28, 2013.