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Sean Penn

Bio: Sean Justin Penn (born August 17, 1960) is an American actor and film director. He has won two Academy Awards, for his roles in the mystery drama Mystic River (2003) and the biopic Milk (2008)
Born: Wed, Aug 17 1960
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
Sean Penn is 64 years old
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Poster of The Battle of Baktan Cross
The Battle of Baktan Cross
Sean Penn will be
64 in The Battle of Baktan Cross
as 'Col. Steven J. Lockjaw'.
Wed, Aug 06 2025
Poster of Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique
Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique
Sean Penn was
63 in Bruce Springsteen, le chanteur qui murmurait à l'oreille de l'Amérique
as 'Himself (archive) - director, writer'.
Wed, Jul 31 2024
Poster of Daddio
Daddio
Sean Penn was
63 in Daddio
as 'Clark'.
Thu, Jun 27 2024
Poster of BRATS
BRATS
Sean Penn was
63 in BRATS
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Asphalt City
Asphalt City
Sean Penn was
63 in Asphalt City
as 'Gene Rutkovsky'.
Thu, Mar 28 2024
Poster of Gonzo Girl
Gonzo Girl
Sean Penn was
63 in Gonzo Girl
Thu, Sep 07 2023
Poster of Superpower
Superpower
Sean Penn was
62 in Superpower
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 17 2023
Poster of Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
Sean Penn was
61 in Licorice Pizza
as 'Jack Holden'.
Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of Flag Day
Flag Day
Sean Penn was
61 in Flag Day
as 'John Vogel'.
Fri, Aug 20 2021
Poster of Val
Val
Sean Penn was
60 in Val
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Friends: The Reunion
Friends: The Reunion
Sean Penn was
60 in Friends: The Reunion
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, May 27 2021
Poster of Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Sean Penn was
60 in Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 29 2020
Poster of Citizen Penn
Citizen Penn
Sean Penn was
60 in Citizen Penn
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 24 2020
Poster of Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
Sean Penn was
60 in Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A Virtual Table Read
as 'Pizza Guy'.
Thu, Sep 17 2020
Poster of The Professor and the Madman
The Professor and the Madman
Sean Penn was
58 in The Professor and the Madman
as 'Dr. William Chester Minor'.
Thu, Mar 07 2019
Poster of Sound of Sun
Sound of Sun
Sean Penn was
56 in Sound of Sun
as 'Man'.
Sat, Jan 14 2017
Poster of Mad Hannans
Mad Hannans
Sean Penn was
56 in Mad Hannans
Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of The Angry Birds Movie
The Angry Birds Movie
Sean Penn was
55 in The Angry Birds Movie
as 'Terence (voice)'.
Wed, May 11 2016
Poster of The Gunman
The Gunman
Sean Penn was
54 in The Gunman
as 'Jim Terrier'.
Mon, Feb 16 2015
Poster of Sweet Micky for President
Sweet Micky for President
Sean Penn was
54 in Sweet Micky for President
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Beaver Trilogy Part IV
Beaver Trilogy Part IV
Sean Penn was
54 in Beaver Trilogy Part IV
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 23 2015
Poster of Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story
Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story
Sean Penn was
54 in Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 25 2014
Poster of Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Sean Penn was
53 in Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 15 2014
Poster of The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Sean Penn was
53 in The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 09 2014
Poster of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Sean Penn was
53 in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as 'Sean O'Connell'.
Wed, Dec 18 2013
Poster of The Human Experiment
The Human Experiment
Sean Penn was
53 in The Human Experiment
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Gangster Squad
Gangster Squad
Sean Penn was
52 in Gangster Squad
as 'Mickey Cohen'.
Wed, Jan 09 2013
Poster of Americans
Americans
Sean Penn was
52 in Americans
as 'Commie'.
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Haiti Untold
Haiti Untold
Sean Penn was
51 in Haiti Untold
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Woody Allen: A Documentary
Woody Allen: A Documentary
Sean Penn was
51 in Woody Allen: A Documentary
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 20 2011
Poster of Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
Sean Penn was
51 in Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of This Must Be the Place
This Must Be the Place
Sean Penn was
51 in This Must Be the Place
as 'Cheyenne'.
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life
Sean Penn was
50 in The Tree of Life
as 'Jack'.
Tue, May 17 2011
Poster of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
Sean Penn was
50 in Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 05 2011
Poster of I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here
Sean Penn was
50 in I'm Still Here
as 'Sean Penn (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
Sean Penn was
49 in Fair Game
as 'Joseph Wilson'.
Thu, May 20 2010
Poster of The People Speak
The People Speak
Sean Penn was
49 in The People Speak
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 13 2009
Poster of Deflating the Elephant
Deflating the Elephant
Sean Penn was
48 in Deflating the Elephant
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of Milk
Milk
Sean Penn was
48 in Milk
as 'Harvey Milk'.
Wed, Nov 05 2008
Poster of What Just Happened
What Just Happened
Sean Penn was
48 in What Just Happened
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 17 2008
Poster of Witch Hunt
Witch Hunt
Sean Penn was
48 in Witch Hunt
as 'Himself (Narrator)'.
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Sean Penn was
47 in VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 17 2008
Poster of Brando
Brando
Sean Penn was
46 in Brando
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Sean Penn was
46 in Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of All the King's Men
All the King's Men
Sean Penn was
46 in All the King's Men
as 'Willie Stark'.
Sun, Sep 10 2006
Poster of The Interpreter
The Interpreter
Sean Penn was
44 in The Interpreter
as 'Tobin Keller'.
Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Sean Penn was
44 in The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of The Assassination of Richard Nixon
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Sean Penn was
43 in The Assassination of Richard Nixon
as 'Samuel Bicke'.
Mon, May 17 2004
Poster of Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments
Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments
Sean Penn was
43 in Dennis Hopper: The Decisive Moments
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 01 2004
Poster of 21 Grams: In Fragments
21 Grams: In Fragments
Sean Penn was
43 in 21 Grams: In Fragments
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Mystic River
Mystic River
Sean Penn was
43 in Mystic River
as 'Jimmy Markum'.
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of 21 Grams
21 Grams
Sean Penn was
43 in 21 Grams
as 'Paul Rivers'.
Sat, Sep 06 2003
Poster of Inside Björk
Inside Björk
Sean Penn was
43 in Inside Björk
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 23 2003
Poster of Pauly Shore Is Dead
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Sean Penn was
42 in Pauly Shore Is Dead
as 'Sean Penn'.
Tue, Mar 11 2003
Poster of Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)
Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)
Sean Penn was
42 in Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die)
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 10 2003
Poster of Bukowski: Born Into This
Bukowski: Born Into This
Sean Penn was
42 in Bukowski: Born Into This
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 18 2003
Poster of It's All About Love
It's All About Love
Sean Penn was
42 in It's All About Love
as 'Marciello'.
Fri, Jan 10 2003
Poster of This So-Called Disaster: Sam Shepard Directs "The Late Henry Moss"
This So-Called Disaster: Sam Shepard Directs "The Late Henry Moss"
Sean Penn was
42 in This So-Called Disaster: Sam Shepard Directs "The Late Henry Moss"
as 'Ray'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick
Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick
Sean Penn was
42 in Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 01 2002
Poster of Searching for Debra Winger
Searching for Debra Winger
Sean Penn was
41 in Searching for Debra Winger
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Dogtown and Z-Boys
Dogtown and Z-Boys
Sean Penn was
41 in Dogtown and Z-Boys
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of I Am Sam
I Am Sam
Sean Penn was
41 in I Am Sam
as 'Sam Dawson'.
Fri, Dec 28 2001
Poster of The Weight of Water
The Weight of Water
Sean Penn was
40 in The Weight of Water
as 'Thomas Janes'.
Fri, Mar 30 2001
Poster of Before Night Falls
Before Night Falls
Sean Penn was
40 in Before Night Falls
as 'Cuco Sanchez'.
Sun, Sep 03 2000
Poster of Beaver Trilogy
Beaver Trilogy
Sean Penn was
39 in Beaver Trilogy
as '"Groovin' Larry" Huff'.
Sun, Aug 13 2000
Poster of Up at the Villa
Up at the Villa
Sean Penn was
39 in Up at the Villa
as 'Rowley Flint'.
Fri, Apr 14 2000
Poster of A Constant Forge
A Constant Forge
Sean Penn was
39 in A Constant Forge
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Sean Penn was
39 in Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Tue, Dec 21 1999
Poster of Sweet and Lowdown
Sweet and Lowdown
Sean Penn was
39 in Sweet and Lowdown
as 'Emmet Ray'.
Fri, Dec 03 1999
Poster of Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
Sean Penn was
39 in Being John Malkovich
as 'Sean Penn (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Hurlyburly
Hurlyburly
Sean Penn was
38 in Hurlyburly
as 'Eddie'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line
Sean Penn was
38 in The Thin Red Line
as '1st Sgt. Edward Welsh'.
Wed, Dec 23 1998
Poster of Hugo Pool
Hugo Pool
Sean Penn was
37 in Hugo Pool
as 'Strange Hitchhiker'.
Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Loved
Loved
Sean Penn was
37 in Loved
as 'Man on the Hill (Michael)'.
Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of U Turn
U Turn
Sean Penn was
37 in U Turn
as 'Bobby Cooper'.
Fri, Oct 03 1997
Poster of The Game
The Game
Sean Penn was
37 in The Game
as 'Conrad Van Orton'.
Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of She's So Lovely
She's So Lovely
Sean Penn was
37 in She's So Lovely
as 'Eddie Quinn'.
Fri, Aug 29 1997
Poster of Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking
Sean Penn was
35 in Dead Man Walking
as 'Matthew Poncelet'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Carlito's Way
Carlito's Way
Sean Penn was
33 in Carlito's Way
as 'David Kleinfeld'.
Wed, Nov 10 1993
Poster of The Last Party
The Last Party
Sean Penn was
33 in The Last Party
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Madonna: The Name of the Game
Madonna: The Name of the Game
Sean Penn was
32 in Madonna: The Name of the Game
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Sean Penn was
32 in Cruise Control
Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of State of Grace
State of Grace
Sean Penn was
30 in State of Grace
as 'Terry'.
Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Cool Blue
Cool Blue
Sean Penn was
29 in Cool Blue
as 'Phil the Plumber (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 27 1990
Poster of Casualties of War
Casualties of War
Sean Penn was
29 in Casualties of War
as 'Sgt. Tony Meserve'.
Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of We're No Angels
We're No Angels
Sean Penn was
28 in We're No Angels
as 'Jim'.
Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of Judgment in Berlin
Judgment in Berlin
Sean Penn was
27 in Judgment in Berlin
as 'Guenther X'.
Fri, May 06 1988
Poster of Colors
Colors
Sean Penn was
27 in Colors
as 'Danny McGavin'.
Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Sean Penn was
27 in Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
as '(voice)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Shanghai Surprise
Shanghai Surprise
Sean Penn was
26 in Shanghai Surprise
as 'Glendon Wasey'.
Fri, Aug 29 1986
Poster of At Close Range
At Close Range
Sean Penn was
25 in At Close Range
as 'Bradford "Brad" Whitewood Jr.'.
Fri, Apr 18 1986
Poster of The Falcon and the Snowman
The Falcon and the Snowman
Sean Penn was
24 in The Falcon and the Snowman
as 'Daulton Lee'.
Fri, Jan 25 1985
Poster of Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon
Sean Penn was
23 in Racing with the Moon
as 'Henry 'Hopper' Nash'.
Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of Crackers
Crackers
Sean Penn was
23 in Crackers
as 'Dillard'.
Fri, Feb 17 1984
Poster of Risky Business
Risky Business
Sean Penn was
22 in Risky Business
as 'Cameo (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 05 1983
Poster of Summerspell
Summerspell
Sean Penn was
22 in Summerspell
as 'Buddy'.
Sat, Jul 02 1983
Poster of Bad Boys
Bad Boys
Sean Penn was
22 in Bad Boys
as 'Mick O'Brien'.
Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Sean Penn was
21 in Fast Times at Ridgemont High
as 'Jeff Spicoli'.
Fri, Aug 13 1982
Poster of Taps
Taps
Sean Penn was
21 in Taps
as 'Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer'.
Sun, Dec 20 1981
Poster of The Beaver Kid 2
The Beaver Kid 2
Sean Penn was
21 in The Beaver Kid 2
as 'Groovin' Larry'.
Fri, Sep 04 1981
Poster of The Killing of Randy Webster
The Killing of Randy Webster
Sean Penn was
20 in The Killing of Randy Webster
as 'Don Fremont'.
Wed, Mar 11 1981
Poster of Hellinger's Law
Hellinger's Law
Sean Penn was
20 in Hellinger's Law
as 'Bit Part (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 10 1981
Poster of Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame
Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame
Sean Penn will be
64+ in Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame
as 'Himself'.
Unreleased
Poster of War Through the Eyes of Animals
War Through the Eyes of Animals
Sean Penn will be
64+ in War Through the Eyes of Animals
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gaslit
Gaslit
Sean Penn was
61+ in Gaslit
as 'John Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2022
Poster of Lights Out with David Spade
Lights Out with David Spade
Sean Penn was
58+ in Lights Out with David Spade
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 2019
Poster of The First
The First
Sean Penn was
58+ in The First
as 'Tom Haggerty'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Sean Penn was
57+ in Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Sean Penn was
55+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
Sean Penn was
47+ in Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 2008
Poster of Brando: The Documentary
Brando: The Documentary
Sean Penn was
46+ in Brando: The Documentary
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Sean Penn was
46+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Sean Penn was
46+ in When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 2006
Poster of VH1 Rock Honors
VH1 Rock Honors
Sean Penn was
45+ in VH1 Rock Honors
First Air Date
Wed, May 31 2006
Poster of Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts
Sean Penn was
45+ in Iconoclasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Sean Penn was
45+ in The Reichen Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of Viva La Bam
Viva La Bam
Sean Penn was
43+ in Viva La Bam
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Sean Penn was
43+ in Two and a Half Men
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Sean Penn was
42+ in Celebrities Uncensored
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Sean Penn was
42+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Sean Penn was
42+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Sean Penn was
40+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Sean Penn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of The Early Show
The Early Show
Sean Penn was
39+ in The Early Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Sean Penn was
38+ in Where Are They Now?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Sean Penn was
38+ in Family Guy
as 'Sean Penn (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Sean Penn was
36+ in The View
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Friends
Friends
Sean Penn was
34+ in Friends
as 'Eric'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Sean Penn was
33+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Sean Penn was
15+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host, Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Sean Penn was
14+ in Little House on the Prairie
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of aspekte
aspekte
Sean Penn was
5+ in aspekte
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1965
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Sean Penn was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953