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Facts
| Also Known As | Sean Justin Penn |
|---|---|
| Born | August 17, 1960 (age 64) • Santa Monica • California |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (2009) • Academy Award (2004) • Academy Award (2009): Actor in a Leading Role • Academy Award (2004): Actor in a Leading Role • Golden Globe Award (2004): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama |
| Notable Works | “Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff” • “Flag Day” • “Into the Wild” • “The Crossing Guard” • “The Pledge” |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Madonna |
| Married To | Leila George (2020–present) • Madonna (1985–1989) • Robin Wright (1996–2010) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Pauly Shore Is Dead" (2003) • "Shanghai Surprise" (1986) • "Crackers" (1984) • "Friends" (2001) • "Summerspell" (1983) • "Persepolis" (2007) • "All the King's Men" (2006) • "The Tree of Life" (2011) • "The Gunman" (2015) • "What Just Happened" (2008) • "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" (2004) • "Taps" (1981) • "Casualties of War" (1989) • "Loved" (1997) • "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (2013) • "The Larry Sanders Show" (1998) • "Sweet and Lowdown" (1999) • "At Close Range" (1986) • "Family Guy" (2016) • "I Am Sam" (2001) • "The Angry Birds Movie" (2016) • "Dead Man Walking" (1995) • "Carlito's Way" (1993) • "U Turn" (1997) • "Fair Game" (2010) • "This Must Be the Place" (2011) • "The Weight of Water" (2000) • "Bad Boys" (1983) • "Mystic River" (2003) • "Two and a Half Men" (2004) • "She's So Lovely" (1997) • "The Falcon and the Snowman" (1985) • "We're No Angels" (1989) • "Barnaby Jones" (1979) • "Up at the Villa" (2000) • "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) • "Hugo Pool" (1997) • "The First" (2018) • "The Interpreter" (2005) • "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2020) • "Racing with the Moon" (1984) • "State of Grace" (1990) • "Before Night Falls" (2000) • "The Game" (1997) • "It's All About Love" (2003) • "Judgment in Berlin" (1988) • "Milk" (2008) • "The Thin Red Line" (1998) • "The Professor and the Madman" (2019) • "Gangster Squad" (2013) • "21 Grams" (2003) • "Hurlyburly" (1998) • "Colors" (1988) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "The Indian Runner" (1991) • "The Pledge" (2001) • "11'09''01 - September 11" (2002) • "The Crossing Guard" (1995) • "The Last Face" (2016) • "Into the Wild" (2007) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Into the Wild" (2007) • "11'09''01 - September 11" (2002) • "The Crossing Guard" (1995) • "The Indian Runner" (1991) • "The Gunman" (2015) |
Top Questions
Where was Sean Penn born?
Sean Penn was born in Santa Monica, California, United States.
Is Sean Penn married?
Leila George (2020–present), Robin Wright (1996–2010), Madonna (1985–1989)
When was Sean Penn born?
Sean Penn was born on August 17, 1960.
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