Joe Penny
June 24, 1956 · 70 years old
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 ap…
Known For
5 titles
Riptide
The cases of a private investigations agency run by two Vietnam War veterans and their computer geek friend from high school, armed with toughness, their own helicopter, and the third's technical ability.
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
In this sequel to "A Family of Cops", the family of cops is back, this time dealing with the murder of a priest tied in with the Russian Mafia, who proceed to try to draw the family off the case.
Family of Cops III: Under Suspicion
Police Inspector Paul Fein (Bronson) copes with family troubles while also dealing with the possibility of advancement to police chief. Meanwhile, his son (Joe Penny) is investigating the murder of a banker.
Reign of the Gargoyles
During World War II a group of brave US Airmen are downed in German-controlled Europe, after their aircraft is attacked by German-controlled mythological Gargoyles.
The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story
Michael Carlin, a teacher, has been having an affair with a much younger fellow teacher Carolyn Warmus. When his wife is murdered, the police suspect him due to inconsistencies in his alibi, and no evidence points to anyone else.