Joe Penny

Biography for Joe Penny

His family moved in the United States. Joe was 6 - 7 months. His father was pilot in the Air Force American and his mother hairdresser. He discovers the work of actor at 18 years, he follows the courses of Lee Strasburg and obtains his licence at 22 years. He started with minor parts then as a guest in series like "Chips", "Lou Grant", "Flamingo Road", "Vegas", "Matt Houston", "TJ Hooker", "Walker", "Soprano" ... In 1981, he takes down one of the main roles in "The Gangster Chronicles" and in 1984, he shares the star with Perry King and Tom Bray in "Riptide" and in 1987, he is the partner William Conrad and Alan Campbell in "Jake and The Fatman". It is during this series, that he was designated and devoted the sexiest man of America...

He discovered the acting profession at 18, he follows the lessons of Lee Strasburg and obtained his license at 22 years old.

He began with small roles then as a guest in series like "Chips", "Lou Grant", "Flamingo Road", "Vegas", "Matt Houston", "Tj Hooker", "Walker", "Soprano "...

In 1981, he won one of the main roles in "The Gangster Chronicles" and in 1984, he shared the star with Perry King and Tom Bray in "Riptide" and in 1987, he replied to William Conrad and Alan Campbell in " Jake and the Fatman "(The law is the law). It was during this series that he was appointed and consecrated the sexiest man in America ...

Joe Penny is a British actor known for his role as Nick Ryder in the television series "Remington Steele" investigations and Jake Styles in the television series "Jake and the pirates of the Treasure Island". He was born on June 24, 1956 in London, England, and grew up in the Fulham district.

Penny began her acting career in the 1980s, playing in television series such as "Midsomer Murders" and "The New Avengers". He also played in films such as "Zulu Dawn" and "The Kindness of Strangers".

In 1984, Penny obtained his first important role in "Remington Steele's investigations", where he played the role of Nick Ryder, a private detective who worked with a detective woman, Laura Holt (played by Stephanie Zimbalist). The series was a success and lasted five seasons.

After "Remington Steele's investigations", Penny played in other television series such as "Jake and the pirates of the Treasury Island" and "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". He also appeared in popular television series such as "Jag" and "Cold Case".

In addition to his acting career, Penny is also passionate about car sports and has participated in several sports car races. He is married to actress Debbie Roshe and they have two children.

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Trivia

• He would practise Nichinen Shoshu, subsidiary of Buddhism.
• He also constituted, at the end of 1980 at the beginning of 1990, a group rock'n'roll "The Stray Dogs" which was born never in States. His Cd, "This Year'S Blonde" did not have the authorization to be diffused in his country, but there were some sales in Europe.
• While Joe is a graduate of Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California, Class of 1974, he was never a high-profile student. No extra-curricular activities (drama productions, etc), and he ducked every student picture day. You'll find him listed as "missing in action" in every MHS yearbook published during his time there.
• Born in England to an American father and an Italian mother, but raised in Georgia.
• Played football during high school in Huntington Beach, California. Odd jobs before acting including washing postal trucks, crew foreman, and dishwasher.
• Dark, hunky 'tough guy' actor who studied under Lee Strasberg and went on to play heroes and mobsters in mini-movies in the 80s. Best known for his series work with William Conrad in "Jake and the Fatman."
• First job was a small part in the pilot of "Nancy Drew" TV series.
• Suffered from seasickness while filming the "Riptide" TV series.

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• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals
• Last update: 05/08/2009 by abdest