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Also Known As Sean Justin Penn
Born August 17, 1960 (age 64) • Santa MonicaCalifornia
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) • Robin Wright (1996–2010) • Madonna (1985–1989)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2020) • "The Professor and the Madman" (2019) • "The First" (2018) • "Family Guy" (2016) • "The Angry Birds Movie" (2016) • "The Gunman" (2015) • "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (2013) • "Gangster Squad" (2013) • "This Must Be the Place" (2011) • "The Tree of Life" (2011) • "Fair Game" (2010) • "Milk" (2008) • "What Just Happened" (2008) • "Persepolis" (2007) • "All the King's Men" (2006) • "The Interpreter" (2005) • "Two and a Half Men" (2004) • "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" (2004) • "21 Grams" (2003) • "Mystic River" (2003) • "Pauly Shore Is Dead" (2003) • "It's All About Love" (2003) • "I Am Sam" (2001) • "Friends" (2001) • "The Weight of Water" (2000) • "Before Night Falls" (2000) • "Up at the Villa" (2000) • "Sweet and Lowdown" (1999) • "The Thin Red Line" (1998) • "Hurlyburly" (1998) • "The Larry Sanders Show" (1998) • "Hugo Pool" (1997) • "The Game" (1997) • "U Turn" (1997) • "She's So Lovely" (1997) • "Loved" (1997) • "Dead Man Walking" (1995) • "Carlito's Way" (1993) • "State of Grace" (1990) • "We're No Angels" (1989) • "Casualties of War" (1989) • "Judgment in Berlin" (1988) • "Colors" (1988) • "Shanghai Surprise" (1986) • "At Close Range" (1986) • "The Falcon and the Snowman" (1985) • "Racing with the Moon" (1984) • "Crackers" (1984) • "Summerspell" (1983) • "Bad Boys" (1983) • "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982) • "Taps" (1981) • "Barnaby Jones" (1979)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "The Last Face" (2016) • "Into the Wild" (2007) • "11'09''01 - September 11" (2002) • "The Pledge" (2001) • "The Crossing Guard" (1995) • "The Indian Runner" (1991)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "The Gunman" (2015) • "Into the Wild" (2007) • "11'09''01 - September 11" (2002) • "The Crossing Guard" (1995) • "The Indian Runner" (1991)

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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