Obituary of Richard Denning

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Richard Denning

Richard Denning (born March 27, 1914 in Poughkeepsie, New York) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for starring in various American science fiction movies in the 1950s which are “Creature from the Black Lagoon”, “Target Earth”, “Day the World Ended ,“Creature with the Atom Brain” and “The Black Scorpion”. Richard died on October 11, 1998 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 84.

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Richard Denning Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Denning, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Denning
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: March 27, 1914
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rich, Dick
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1937-1980
    • Net Worth: $1 to $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Armani Code
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger Jr.
    • Father: Louis Andrew Denninger
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Evelyn Ankers (married 1942-1985, her death)
      • Patricia Leffingwell (married 1986-1998, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Diana Denning (later Dwyer)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 11 1998 at age 84
  • Place: Escondido, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Buried at Makawao Verterans’ Cemetery in Makawao, Hawaii

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on March 27th Born in 1914 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 84 Died from Heart Attack

Richard's Notable Roles:

  • Creature of the Black Lagoon
  • Target Earth
  • Day the World Ended
  • Creature with the Atom Brain
  • The Black Scorpion

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard Denning lived a life full of passion, dedication, and grace, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and love for the arts. (V)"

"Richard Denning was a successful actor and producer during the golden age of Hollywood, though his career eventually came to an end due to health complications. (V)"

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