Joe Penny
Acting
Born June 24, 1956 · London, England
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$, Matt Houston, Lou Grant, CHiPs, Flamingo Road, The Sopranos, Diagnosis: Murder…
Known For · 40 titles
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Miami
The Sopranos
Cold Case
Diagnosis: Murder
Matlock
T. J. Hooker
Jake and the Fatman
Touched by an Angel
The Twilight Zone
Walker, Texas Ranger
Lou Grant
7th Heaven
Matt Houston
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Twice in a Lifetime
Vega$
Boomtown
CHiPs
Archie Bunker's Place
Flamingo Road
Riptide
Threshold
Forever Fernwood
Paris
Lottery!
Tucker's Witch
The Gangster Chronicles
Chicken Soup for the Soul
S.O.B.
Double Jeopardy
Roses Are for the Rich
Bloody Birthday
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Jane Doe: Ties That Bind
The Disappearance of Vonnie
The Prophet's Game
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder
The Girls in the Office