Christopher Cadwalader Pennock (June 7, 1944 – February 12, 2021)[2] was an American actor.[3]
Christopher Pennock | |
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| Born | June 7, 1944 Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S.[1] |
| Died | February 12, 2021 (aged 76) California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2021 |
| Spouse | Lynn Dunn |
| Children | 1 |
He began acting on stage after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[4]
Pennock had been active for over 40 years starring on and off-Broadway, in repertory and experimental theater, and in many films and television shows.[3] He was perhaps best known for his run on the television show Dark Shadows in the early 1970s, playing multiple roles in various timelines. He also appeared in 1971 film spinoff Night of Dark Shadows.[3] He appeared in over 50 guest-starring roles on television from Melrose Place[3] to General Hospital, as well as numerous films, among them James Ivory's Savages (1972)[5] and Graeme Clifford's Frances (1982)[3] (starring Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard). He was a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.
Pennock wrote and illustrated a continuing comic-book series about his experiences on the set of Dark Shadows. He lived with his wife in Idyllwild, California.[citation needed] He was known for his devotion to the Dzogchen school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Pennock was married to the former Lynn Dunn, and they had a daughter.[4] He died in California[4] on February 12, 2021, at the age of 76.[6]
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ???? | A Journey to a Journey | Dean Edgar G. Ulmer | Feature film |
| 1968 | Seven Days Too Long | Unknown | Feature film |
| 1971 | Night of Dark Shadows | Gabriel Collins | Feature film |
| 1972 | Savages | Hester | Feature film |
| 1976 | The Great Texas Dynamite Chase | Jake | Feature film |
| 1978 | California Suite | Policeman | Feature film |
| 1982 | Frances | Dick Steele | Feature film |
| 1985 | Basic Training | Major Magnum | Feature film |
| 1989 | Caged in Paradiso | McHenry | Feature film |
| 1998 | Running Woman | William Dayton | Feature film |
| 1999 | Descent | Unknown | Short film |
| 2002 | Unstable Minds | Joe Trekker | Feature film |
| 2005 | 18 Minutes | Moses | Short film |
| 2005 | Cardboard Signs | Mel | Video |
| 2008 | Salesman | Gabe | Short film |
| 2008 | Praying On the Rain | Unknown | Video |
| 2009 | Thoughts of a Dying Atheist | Osman | Short film |
| 2009 | High | Tyler Sloan | Short film |
| 2009 | Afternoons With Lester | Wagner Sr. | Short film |
| 2010 | Legacy | Dr. Richard Barron | Feature film |
| 2012 | Posey | Errol Flynn | Short film |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-1971 | Dark Shadows | Jeb Hawkes/Cyrus Longworth/Sebastian Shaw/Gabriel Collins | Series regular |
| 1971 | Cannon | Blake Nolan | Episode: "No Pockets In a Shroud" |
| 1972-1973 | Somerset | Dana Moore | Series regular |
| 1977 | The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer | Unknown | TV movie |
| 1978 | Days of Our Lives | Joe Taylor | 3 episodes |
| 1978-1980 | General Hospital | Mitch Williams | 92 episodes |
| 1980 | The Women's Room | Harley | TV movie |
| 1981 | The Love Boat | Ray | Episode: "Sally's Paradise/I Love You, Too, Smith/Mama and Me" |
| 1982 | Strike Force | Shank | Episode: "Shark" |
| 1982 | Moonlight | Bob Smith | TV movie |
| 1982 | Tucker's Witch | Frank Kopcheck | Unaired pilot (starring Art Hindle and Kim Cattrall) |
| 1982 | Tucker's Witch | Frank Kopcheck | Episode: "The Good Witch of Laurel Canyon" aired pilot (starring Tim Matheson and Catherine Hicks) |
| 1983 | Cagney & Lacey | Dortmunder | Episode: "Burn Out" |
| 1984 | The Rousters | Tommy | Episode: "Wyatt Earp to the Rescue" |
| 1984 | The A-Team | Palin | Episode: "Fire" |
| 1984 | Dynasty | Lt. Dawes | Episode: "The Rescue" |
| 1986 | Riptide | Mark Eastman | Episode: "Smiles We Left Behind" |
| 1986 | The Young and the Restless | Steven Petrie | 4 episodes |
| 1987 | Hotel | Escort | Episode: "Reservations" |
| 1987 | Houston Knights | Unknown | Episode: "Diminished Capacity" |
| 1988 | Simon & Simon | Sean Bracken | Episode: "Second Swell" |
| 1988 | High Mountain Rangers | Larry Rassy | Episode: "War Games" |
| 1990 | Knots Landing | Professor | Episode: "Devil On My Shoulder" |
| 1990-1991 | Guiding Light | Dr. Justin Marler | 34 episodes |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Rusty | Episode: "For Love or Money" |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Rusty | Episode: "Jake vs. Jake" |
| 1993 | Melrose Place | Rusty | Episode: "My New Partner" |
| 1994 | Baywatch | Captain | Episode: "The Falcon Manifesto" |
| 1995 | Silk Stalkings | Max Reynolds | Episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" |
References
edit- ^ "Pennock, Christopher, 1943-". Library of Congress. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "The Hun School of Princeton, Yearbook 1962".
- ^ a b c d e "Christopher Pennock". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Christopher Pennock, 76". Classic Images (557): 44. January 2022.
- ^ "Savages Cast". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015.
- ^ Stage and Screen Actor Christopher Pennock Dies at 76
