Don Penny

Donald Penny Schneider (born 1933)[1] is an American television actor and comedian.[2] Born in Brooklyn, New York.[1][3] He is known for playing the role of "Lieutenant Stanley Harris" in the American television series The Lieutenant, with also being known for playing "Pharmacist Mate Charles Tyler" in The Wackiest Ship in the Army.[4][5][6]

Don Penny
Penny (left) with Robert Lansing in 12 O'Clock High, 1965
Born
Donald Penny Schneider[1]

1933 (age 88–89)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OccupationTelevision actor, comedian
Years active1962-1975

Penny worked for 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford, as a court jester,[3] with also being a part of his administration.[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1967Three's a CrowdHarveyTV Movie
1975Pick-UpPolitician

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1962The Brighter DayToby Ballardunknown episodes
1962HenneseyLt. Bob Alexander/Lt. Bob Anderson2 episodes
1962The Danny Thomas ShowCousin Don1 episode
1963-1964The LieutenantLLieutenant Stanley Harris14 episodes
1964CBS Workshop1 episode
1964The Bing Crosby ShowHarold1 episode
1965-1966The Wackiest Ship in the ArmyPharmacist Mate Charles Tyler17 episodes
196512 O'Clock HighCaptain Butcher/Lieutenant Regis3 episodes
1966Please Don't Eat the DaisiesSam1 episode
1966The MonkeesHoneywell1 episode
1967BewitchedBarney1 episode
1967-1968That GirlSeymour Schwimmer2 episodes
1967Occasional WifeTeddy1 episode
1968InsightAl1 episode

References
  1. Jones Jr., James (November 20, 2015). "Manatee County resident Don Penny Schneider served in Ford administration, after starting his career as a Hollywood writer". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  2. Reeves, Richard (May 16, 1976). "The Ford Campaign Shows Signs Of Disarray". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. "Looking Back Longingly". The Washington Post. May 7, 1978. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  4. "Don Penny Of 'Wackiest Ship' Can Make Coffee, Thank You". Longview Daily News. Longview, Washington. March 4, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "'Tyler' Prefers Tea, Anyhow". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. April 24, 1966. p. 161. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Fans Send Recipes For Better Coffee". The Wichita Beacon. Wichita, Kansas. February 26, 1966. p. 47. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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