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(1960-)

Who Is Sean Penn?

Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn made his film debut in 1981's Taps. His breakout role came in 1982, when he played Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Later acting work included Dead Man Walking (1995) and She's So Lovely (1997), and writing, producing and directing The Crossing Guard (1995), among other projects. Penn's more recent acting credits include Up in the Villa, The Weight of Water, All the King's Men, I Am Sam, Milk and Tree of Life. He has won several honors as an actor and filmmaker, including two Academy Awards for best actor. In early 2016, Penn found himself embroiled in controversy following his Rolling Stone interview with fugitive drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Early Life

Sean Justin Penn was born on August 17, 1960, in Santa Monica, California. His father, Leo, was an actor and director. His mother, Eileen Ryan, was an actress. Penn grew up in Los Angeles and attended San Sean penn biography!