Quick Facts
Born:
1956-06-24
Birthplace:
London, England
Credits:
74 Total Roles
Joe Penny
Acting
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Biography
Joseph Edward Penny Jr. is an English-born American actor best known for his roles as Nick Ryder on the detective series Riptide from 1984 to 1986, and as Jake Styles in the television series Jake and the Fatman from 1987 to 1992. Starting with a minor role on Forever Fernwood in 1977, Penny has appeared in numerous TV films and television series, including major roles on Riptide and Jake and the Fatman. He has also made many guest appearances on television shows, including Touched by an Angel, T. J. Hooker, Vega$, Matt Houston, Lou Grant, CHiPs, Flamingo Road, The Sopranos, Diagnosis: Murder, Matlock, Walker, Texas Ranger, Archie Bunker's Place, 7th Heaven, Tucker's Witch, Boomtown, The Gangster Chronicles, and CSI. In 2005, he co-starred with Lea Thompson in the mystery series Jane Doe on the Hallmark Channel.
Known For
The Sopranos
Victor Musto
CSI: Miami
Travis Drake
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Jack Oakley
Walker, Texas Ranger
Sonny Tantero
Cold Case
Hank Butler
The Twilight Zone
Self
7th Heaven
Nick
Touched by an Angel
Zack Bennett
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Betrayed at 17 MOVIE | John Taylor |
| 2008 | Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder MOVIE | Frank Darnell |
| 2007 | Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss MOVIE | Frank Darnell |
| 2007 | Reign of the Gargoyles MOVIE | Gus |
| 2007 | Jane Doe: Ties That Bind MOVIE | Frank Darnell |
| 2006 | Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall MOVIE | Frank Darnell |
| 2006 | Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well MOVIE | Frank Darnell |
| 2005 | Threshold TV | Self |
| 2005 | Jane Doe: The Wrong Face MOVIE | Frank Darnell |
| 2005 | Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part MOVIE | Frank Darnell |