Richard Denning

Birth Name: Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger, Jr.

Date of Birth: March 27, 1914

Place of Birth: Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: October 11, 1998

Place of Death: Escondido, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: German

Richard Denning was an American actor. His roles included the films Unknown Island, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Target Earth, Day the World Ended, The Black Scorpion, An Affair to Remember, and Twice-Told Tales, and radio’s My Favorite Husband, with Lucille Ball; among other works.

Richard was the son of Anna Marie and Louis Andrew Denninger. His grandparents were all German. He was raised in Los Angeles, California. Richard was married to British-American actress Evelyn Ankers, until her death, and then to Patricia Leffingwell, until his death. He had a daughter with Evelyn.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was named John G. Denninger. John was from Bavaria.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was named Juliana/Julizalk Holzghay. Juliana was from Württemberg.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was named Henry Charles Bohrmann.

Richard’s maternal grandmother was named Mary Koencke. Mary was from Hannover.

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