Richard Genelle
American entrepreneur and actor
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Richard Michael Genelle (October 12, 1961 – December 30, 2008)[1] was an American actor and entrepreneur, best known for playing Ernie on the children's television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.[2]
October 12, 1961
- Actor
- entrepreneur
Richard Genelle | |
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 Genelle as Ernie on Power Rangers | |
| Born | Richard Michael Genelle October 12, 1961 New York City, US |
| Died | December 30, 2008 (aged 47) Corona Regional Medical Center, Corona, California, US |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1990–1997 |
| Spouse |
Rosa Isela Sanchez (m. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
From 1993 until 1997, Genelle portrayed Ernie, the good-natured owner of the Angel Grove Youth Center, the popular hang out spot for the teenagers of Angel Grove. After four seasons, Ernie abruptly left the Youth Center to do emergency volunteer work in South America, passing ownership of the Youth Center to Jerome Stone.
In real life, Genelle left the series to take steps to overcome his smoking problems and obesity, successfully losing over forty pounds. He also started Retail Logistics Solutions, Inc. in Cerritos, California, providing transportation services.
Genelle died following a heart attack on December 30, 2008, at age 47. He was cremated at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary in Riverside, California. His urn interment was in that cemetery.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | In Living Color | Hefty World Condominium Resident | Episode: "A Date with Grace Jones" |
| 1991 | The Death Merchant | Guard #1 | |
| 1993–1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | Ernie | Recurring role |
| 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | Deleted scenes | |
| 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo | Recurring role | |
| 1997 | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie |
