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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Parents
Leo Penn, Eileen Ryan
Siblings
Sean Penn, Michael Penn
Education
Santa Monica High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
Tier B -- 119,111 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Career
Career spanning 21 years (1983-2004)
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Year context
Born in 1965 -- US combat troops deployed to Vietnam; Voting Rights Act; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (27)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Christopher Shannon Penn (October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California – January 24, 2006 in Santa Monica, California) was an American actor, known for his roles in The Wild Life, Reservoir Dogs, Footloose, Rush Hour, True Romance, All the Right Moves, and Pale Rider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Chris Penn?
Chris Penn was born on and passed away on at the age of 40.
Where was Chris Penn born?
Chris Penn was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Chris Penn been in?
Chris Penn has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include Palindromes (2005), Starsky & Hutch (2004), Shelter Island (2003), Masked and Anonymous (2003), Redemption (2002).
What is Chris Penn known for?
Chris Penn is primarily known as an actor. Christopher Shannon Penn (October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California – January 24, 2006 in Santa Monica, California) was an American actor, known for his…
Where can I find more information about Chris Penn?
You can find more about Chris Penn on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
