Col. Kenneth Penmark — The Bad Seed Character Profile

About Col. Kenneth Penmark

Father of Rhoda, military officer who leaves for duty early in the story.

Col. Kenneth Penmark — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Military leadership, Paternal duty, Authority

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

William Hopper

Appears in

The Bad Seed (1956)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Bad Seed

• Rhoda Penmark (Patty McCormack)
• Christine Penmark (Nancy Kelly)
• Leroy Jessup (Henry Jones)
• Hortense Daigle (Eileen Heckart)
• Henry Daigle (Frank Cady)
• Monica Breedlove (Evelyn Varden)
• Margie (uncredited) (Shelley Fabares)
• Saleslady (uncredited) (Edna Holland)
• Doctor (uncredited) (Dayton Lummis)
• Mary Beth Musgrove (uncredited) (Vivian Clermont)
• Teacher (uncredited) (Violet N. Cane)
• Woman at Dinner Party (uncredited) (Frances Bavier)