Sean Penn

Born:17 agosto 1960

Place of Birth:Santa Monica, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Sean Penn, born on August 17, 1960, is a multifaceted American actor and film director who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With a career spanning decades, Penn has solidified his reputation as a versatile and talented artist. His journey in the world of acting began with a humble start in television, eventually transitioning to the big screen with notable performances in films such as "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Bad Boys" in the 1980s.

Penn's ability to immerse himself in a wide range of roles became evident through his compelling portrayals in crime dramas like "At Close Range" and "State of Grace." His dedication to his craft shone brightly in the drama "Dead Man Walking," which earned him critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination. This was just the beginning of a series of remarkable performances that would ultimately lead to him winning two prestigious Oscars for his roles in "Mystic River" and "Milk."

Beyond his acting prowess, Penn ventured into the realm of directing, showcasing his talent behind the camera with films like "The Indian Runner," "The Crossing Guard," and "The Pledge." His directorial debut was met with praise, setting the stage for a successful career as a filmmaker. Penn's passion for storytelling extended to his involvement in projects like "Into the Wild," a biographical drama that garnered widespread acclaim and award nominations.

In addition to his contributions to the film industry, Penn is known for his active engagement in political and social issues. His outspoken criticism of political administrations, coupled with his humanitarian efforts in the wake of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake, have solidified his reputation as a committed advocate for change. Penn's willingness to use his platform for meaningful causes has earned him respect beyond the realm of entertainment.

Throughout his career, Penn has demonstrated a fearless approach to his work, tackling complex characters with depth and authenticity. His collaborations with acclaimed directors and fellow actors have resulted in memorable cinematic moments that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. As a two-time Academy Award winner and a respected figure in both the film industry and the realm of activism, Sean Penn's legacy is one of talent, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making a difference in the world.

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The Game

Conrad Van Orton

1997

In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.

The Angry Birds Movie

Terence (voice)

2016

An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Sean O'Connell

2013

A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.

Mystic River

Jimmy Markum

2003

The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.

Carlito's Way

David Kleinfeld

1993

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.

Being John Malkovich

Sean Penn (uncredited)

1999

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.

Licorice Pizza

Jack Holden

2021

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Gangster Squad

Mickey Cohen

2013

Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and — if he has his way — every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It’s enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop… except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O’Mara and Jerry Wooters who come together to try to tear Cohen’s world apart.

The Tree of Life

Jack

2011

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

The Thin Red Line

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

1998

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Risky Business

Passenger in Car (uncredited)

1983

Meet Joel Goodson, an industrious, college-bound 17-year-old and a responsible, trustworthy son. However, when his parents go away and leave him home alone in the wealthy Chicago suburbs with the Porsche at his disposal he quickly decides he has been good for too long and it is time to enjoy himself. After an unfortunate incident with the Porsche Joel must raise some cash, in a risky way.

Daddio

Clark

2024

A woman taking a cab ride from JFK airport engages in a conversation with the driver about the important relationships in their lives.

The Interpreter

Tobin Keller

2005

After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Jeff Spicoli

1982

Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. At the center of the film is Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer who faces-off with the resolute Mr. Hand—a man convinced that everyone is on dope.

Milk

Harvey Milk

2008

The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

Fair Game

Joseph Wilson

2010

A devoted wife and mother leads a secret life as a CIA agent until her husband’s article exposes a scandal, putting her identity and loved ones at risk. As her world crumbles, she must navigate the fallout of her double life.

Dead Man Walking

Matthew Poncelet

1995

A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.

I Am Sam

Sam Dawson

2001

Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.

Val

Self (archive footage)

2021

For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.

What Just Happened

Self

2008

During the course of an ordinary week in Hollywood, movie producer Ben must navigate his way through shark-infested waters as he struggles to complete his latest projects. A demanding studio boss demands extensive changes to a movie starring Sean Penn, while another chief won't greenlight a project unless star Bruce Willis shaves his beard. Meanwhile, Ben tries to reconcile with his wife and maintain a relationship with his young daughter.

The Gunman

Jim Terrier

2015

Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in Africa.

I'm Still Here

Sean Penn (uncredited)

2010

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.

The Falcon and the Snowman

Daulton Lee

1985

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

The Professor and the Madman

Dr. William Chester Minor

2019

Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

Casualties of War

Sgt. Tony Meserve

1989

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

We're No Angels

Jim

1989

Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.

This Must Be the Place

Cheyenne

2011

A bored, retired rock star sets out to find his father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

Asphalt City

Gene Rutkovsky

2024

A young paramedic is paired with a seasoned partner on the night shift in New York revealing a city in crisis. Discovering the chaos firsthand, he is tested with the ethical ambiguity that can be the difference between life and death.

Racing with the Moon

Henry 'Hopper' Nash

1984

In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.

State of Grace

Terry

1990

Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie's sister Kathleen.

Produzione

Into the Wild

Producer

2007

After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

September 5

Producer

2024

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

The Pledge

Producer

2001

A police chief about to retire pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.

Where the Wild Things Are

Thanks

2009

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.

The Gunman

Producer

2015

Asphalt City

Producer

2024

The Crossing Guard

Producer

1995

Unable to move on from the loss of his daughter, Freddy, now a shell of the person he was before, swears to kill the man responsible for her death.