Sean Penn

Basic Information

• Name - Sean Justin Penn

• Date of Birth - August 17, 1960

• Nationality - American

• Spouse - Leila George (m. 2020–2022), Robin Wright (m. 1996–2010), Madonna (m. 1985–1989)

• Children - Hopper Penn, Dylan Frances Penn

• Parents - Eileen Ryan Penn, Leo Penn

• Siblings - Chris Penn, Michael Penn

• Profession - Actor, Film Director, Producer, Activist

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Biography

Sean Justin Penn, born on August 17, 1960, is a celebrated American actor and film director known for his powerful and intense performances. Over the years, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2015, he was honored with an Honorary César Award for his contributions to cinema.

Penn began his acting journey with his debut in Taps (1981), followed by memorable roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Bad Boys (1983), and At Close Range (1986). His performances in Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008) earned him Academy Awards for Best Actor. Additionally, he received Oscar nominations for Dead Man Walking (1995), Sweet and Lowdown (1999), and I Am Sam (2001). Some of his other notable films include Casualties of War (1989), Carlito's Way (1993), The Game (1997), 21 Grams (2003), Fair Game (2010), The Tree of Life (2011), Licorice Pizza (2021), and Daddio (2023).

Beyond acting, Penn is also a talented director, making his directorial debut with The Indian Runner (1991). He went on to direct The Crossing Guard (1995), The Pledge (2001), and Into the Wild (2007). His talent extends to the stage, where he performed in Broadway plays like Heartland (1981) and Slab Boys (1983). On television, he played an astronaut in Hulu라이브 바카라 The First (2018) and portrayed John N. Mitchell in the Starz miniseries Gaslit (2022).

Apart from his entertainment career, Penn is known for his social and political activism. He has been outspoken against the George W. Bush administration, engaged with world leaders from Cuba and Venezuela, and actively participated in humanitarian efforts. He provided aid after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Haiti earthquake in 2010. More recently, he has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine라이브 바카라 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war.

Penn was born in Santa Monica, California, to actor and director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan. He grew up in Malibu, California, in a secular household. His older brother, Michael Penn, is a musician, while his younger brother, Chris Penn, was also an actor but sadly passed away in 2006. His father was of Jewish descent with roots in Lithuania, while his mother had Irish and Italian ancestry.

As a child, Penn attended Malibu Park Junior High School and later Santa Monica High School. He developed a passion for filmmaking at an early age and started making short films with his friends, including future actors Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen, who lived nearby. This early experience paved the way for his remarkable career in Hollywood.

Career Timeline

• 1982 – Breakout role as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High

• 1983-1989 – Appeared in Bad Boys (1983), The Falcon and the Snowman (1985), and Casualties of War (1989), establishing himself as a serious actor

• 1991 – Directed his first feature film, The Indian Runner

• 1995 – Starred in Dead Man Walking, earning his first Academy Award nomination

• 2003 – Won his first Academy Award for Mystic River

• 2008 – Won his second Academy Award for Milk

• 2010 – Co-founded CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to assist in disaster relief, starting in Haiti

• 2016 – Interviewed Mexican drug lord El Chapo, sparking controversy

• 2020s – Continued acting and humanitarian work, including efforts in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

Achievements

Awards & Recognition:

• Academy Awards: Best Actor for Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008)

• Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor for She라이브 바카라 So Lovely (1997)

• Golden Globe Awards: Multiple nominations and wins

• Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award nominee

Records/Stats:

• One of the few actors to win two Academy Awards for Best Actor

• Known for his deep method acting and transformative performances

Philanthropic Work:

• Founded CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), focusing on disaster relief, especially in Haiti and during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Advocated for human rights, environmental protection, and political activism, including aid work in Ukraine

Key Quotes / Catchphrases

• “When everything gets answered, it's fake.”

• “There is no shame in being a survivor.”

• “Anger can be a great motivator, and a useful tool.”

• “I don't want to run for office. I want to create change.”

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