Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna (November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003) was an American film, television, and radio actor. He starred in movies such as The Sand Pebbles, Wait Until Dark, Un Flic, Body Heat, and the first three Rambo films. Crenna's career began in radio in 1948, where he gained success as Walter Denton in the series Our Miss Brooks. He transitioned to television in 1952 and starred in the comedy series The Real McCoys from 1957 to 1963. In 1985, Crenna won an Emmy Award for his role in The Rape of Richard Beck. He was born in Los Angeles on November 30, 1926, to parents of Italian descent.