Christopher Pennock (June 7, 1943 – February 12, 2021) was an American actor. He began acting on stage after graduating from the

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. Pennock had been active for over 40 years starring on and off-

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, in repertory and experimental theater, and in many films and television shows. He was perhaps best known for his run on the television show ''

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'' in the early 1970s, playing multiple roles in various timelines. He also appeared in 1971 film spinoff ''

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.'' He appeared in over 50 guest-starring roles on television from ''

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'' to ''

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'', as well as numerous films, among them

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's '' Savages'' (1972) and

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's ''

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'' (1982) (starring

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and

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). He was a lifetime member of the

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. Pennock wrote and illustrated a continuing comic-book series about his experiences on the set of ''Dark Shadows''. He lived with his wife in Idyllwild, California. He was known for his devotion to the

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school of

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. Pennock was married to the former Lynn Dunn, and they had a daughter. He died in California on February 12, 2021, at the age of 77.Stage and Screen Actor Christopher Pennock Dies at 76
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