Joe Penny Biography, Age, Height, Personal Life, Career, Net Worth

Joe Penny is a British-born actor who has been active in the film industry since 1977 and is popular for his role in the ‘Riptide’ series. Penny was cast as Nick Ryder on the show where he appeared from 1984 to 1986. Additionally, you may also be able to recall Joe for playing Jake Styles on Jake and the Fatman.

Joe has made a name for himself as a tough actor in Hollywood. He studied acting under Lee Strasberg and followed in his footsteps to establish himself as one of the hottest names in the industry. Now let us know a bit more about Penny.

JOE PENNY: EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION

Joseph Edward Penny Jr. was born on June 24, 1956 in London, England. He was born to an American father and an Italian mother, so he has mixed ethnic backgrounds. While born in London, Penny grew up in Marietta, Georgia. He spent most of his youth, but doesn’t have the best memory of this place. His parents separated and divorced and he and his siblings found themselves mentally stranded.

For his education, Joe attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. He was an amazing athlete in his school days as he was good at basketball and football. Many believed Joe would end up in the NFL.

JOE PENNY: CAREER

Joe started his career in the late 70s. He made few appearances on TV shows like ‘The Hardy Boys’ and ‘Forever Fernwood’. After making her mark in the industry, Penny made her film debut with “Our Winning Season” in 1978 as Dean Berger. He then appeared as Benjamin Siegel in ‘The Gangster Chronicles’. Joe was also cast in the film ‘Gangster Wars’ and ‘Lifepod’.

However, one of his biggest roles till date came in 1984 with his role in the series “Riptide”. Penny got the role of one of the main characters Nick Ryder and that role took her career to a whole new level. He quickly landed the role of Jake Styles in the Jake and the Fatman series. Additionally, Joe continued to work on shows like ‘Days of Our Lives’ alongside Joshua Snyder , ‘Young at Heart’, ‘Cold Case’ and more.

JOE PENNY: PERSONAL LIFE

You may have heard several rumors regarding Joe Penny’s sexuality. These rumors suggest that Joe is gay, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Penny is married to Cindy M. and the two have been together for a long time. The ceremony took place in 2004 and in the presence of their close friends and family.

As of 2019, the couple have no children yet, but they remain happy with their scandal-free relationship. Penny and Cindy are very private people and don’t often appear together in public. They are both focused on their careers and not seeking unwanted media attention.

JOE PENNY: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Joe has been active in the entertainment industry for a long time. He is one of the best known figures in Hollywood and is an inspirational figure among many new actors. With all the hard work he has done in the industry, Penny has been able to earn a good amount of money. According to reports, he has a net worth of $500,000.

Unfortunately for us, Penny is not active on any social media platforms. As mentioned above, he is not alone in sharing the personal aspects of his life with strangers and we respect his privacy.