Sam Menning (January 5, 1925 – March 29, 2010) was an American character actor and photographer.
Menning began his career in the 1950s as a photographer in New York City before switching to acting during the 1980s.[1] His talent agent, Bonnie Howard, made him her first professional client.[1] Howard noted that Menning was the last person to photograph pin-up modelBettie Page before her retirement from the modelling industry.[1][2]
Sam Menning died of emphysema at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California,[1] on March 31, 2010,[3] at the age of 85. He was survived by his daughter Sherree Casusol, and her four children; his brother, Rod Menning, and his nephew Garrett Menning.[1] His memorial service was held at Angeleno Valley Mortuary in North Hollywood.[1]
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