Sean David Kenney (born March 13, 1944) is an American

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best known for his role in ''

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'' as the physically disabled Fleet Captain Christopher Pike in " The Menagerie" (the healthy Pike was played by

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), and as Lieutenant DePaul in "

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" and "

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." After his roles on ''Star Trek'' and a few other small parts, including his first bit part in ''

The Impossible Years ''The Impossible Years'' is a 1965 comedy play written by Robert Fisher and Arthur Marx, son of comedian Groucho Marx. After two previews, the Broadway production, directed by Arthur Storch, opened on October 13, 1965, at the Playhouse Theatre, ...

'' (1968), Kenney had leading roles in several films including ''How's Your Love Life?'' (1971) and the cult horror film ''

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'' (1971), and ''

Slumber Party '57 ''Slumber Party '57'' is a 1976 American comedy-drama film directed by William A. Levey and starring Debra Winger in her feature film debut. Cast *Janet Wood as Smitty *Noelle North as Angie *Bridget Holloman as Bonnie May *Debra Winger as Debbie ...

'' (1976), which is his final film to date. In 1980, Kenney became a professional photographer, mainly focusing on promotional photographic work.NY Times
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Filmography

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'' (1968) (uncredited) * ''Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns'' (1971) .... Wichita * ''The Toy Box'' (1971) .... Ralph (as Evan Steel) * ''

'' (1971) .... Dr. Howard Glass * ''How's Your Love Life?'' (1971) .... Steve Roberts * ''Roadside Service'' (1973) (as Evan Steel) * ''Cycle Psycho'' (1973).... Romeo * ''

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'' (1973) .... Bobby * ''Slumber Party '57'' (1976) .... Cal

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* * (includes biography) {{DEFAULTSORT:Kenney, Sean 1944 births American male film actors American photographers American male television actors 20th-century American male actors Living people Male actors from Boston