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Richard Crenna was an actor, television director and television producer. Born on November 30, 1926, Richard Crenna was from Los Angeles, California, United States. Death is recorded on January 17, 2003, at the age of 76. Schooling on record includes Belmont High School and University of Southern California. Listed accolades include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (1985) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Richard Crenna is one of those reliable veterans whose face you know long before you recall the name, and I mean that as high praise. From radio beginnings through a USC education to that unforgettable Colonel Trautman in the Rambo films, he spent over half a century mastering the supporting craft. The 1985 Emmy and his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame confirm what audiences already felt: this was a pro. He later moved into directing and producing, the mark of a true journeyman. I value actors who ground a scene rather than dominate it, and Crenna, who passed in 2003, was a steady, trustworthy presence to the end.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Crenna
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・クレンナ
- Reading
- りちゃーど・くれんな
- Born
- November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television director / television producer / director
2. Background
- High school
- Belmont High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- 1985 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Crenna born?
Born November 30, 1926.
When did Richard Crenna die?
Died January 17, 2003, aged 76.
Where was Richard Crenna from?
Richard Crenna was from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What did Richard Crenna do?
Richard Crenna worked as actor, television director, television producer, director.
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