Sean Justin Penn is an actor and director from the United States. He was born on August 17, 1960. Sean Penn has received Academy Awards for his roles in the movies Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008).
Sean started his acting career on TV in 1974 and later appeared in films like Taps (1981), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), and Bad Boys (1983). He gained recognition for his roles in crime dramas like At Close Range (1986) and State of Grace (1990). Sean Penn also became known for his humanitarian work after events like Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
In addition to acting, Sean Penn has directed films such as The Indian Runner (1991), The Crossing Guard (1995), and Into the Wild (2007). He has also engaged in political and social activism, criticizing the George W. Bush administration and meeting with leaders like the Presidents of Cuba and Venezuela.
Sean Penn was born in Santa Monica, California, to actor and director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan. He grew up in Malibu, California, and attended Malibu Park Junior High School and Santa Monica High School.
Throughout his career, Sean Penn has been involved in various relationships and marriages. He was married to Madonna in the 1980s and later married and divorced actress Robin Wright. He also dated Charlize Theron and married Australian actress Leila George in 2020, but they divorced in 2022.
Sean Penn has faced legal issues, including charges related to assaults in the 1980s and a defamation lawsuit against director Lee Daniels. Despite these challenges, Sean Penn continues to be active in both the entertainment industry and social causes.