Richard Denning
American actor in horror films
Born
March 27th, 1914
111 years ago
Died
October 11th, 1998
27 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1914, this actor appeared in several films during the 1940s and 1950s, gaining recognition in the horror genre. Featured in 'House of Frankenstein' and 'Creature from the Black Lagoon', he established a notable presence in B-movie productions. In addition to film roles, he starred in the long-running television series 'Hawaii Five-O' as police lieutenant Danny Williams, further solidifying his career in entertainment. Throughout his Hollywood journey, he shared the screen with various prominent actors and collaborated with influential directors, contributing to the distinctive styles of early American cinema.
Starred in 'House of Frankenstein'
Appeared in 'Creature from the Black Lagoon'
Played Danny Williams in 'Hawaii Five-O'
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