Chris Penn is an American actor, performer of characteristic dramatic and comedic roles

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American actor Chris Penn was born on October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles. He is the brother of the famous film actor Sean Penn, winner of two Oscars. The difference in years between Chris and his older brother is five years.

Career start

The actor's parents worked in the US film industry, his father, Leo Penn, was a director, his mother, Eileen Ryan, was an actress. Chris, thus, did not even think about choosing a profession, there was only one way - to the set. Acting activity suited the teenager.

As a child, Chris Penn was friends with Charlie Sheen - the future Hollywood star. Since the guys were the same age, they found many common interests. Chris Penn made his debut on the big screen at the age of twelve. He had a small role in Christopher Kane's 1979 film Charlie and the Talking Vulture. The undeniable talent of the boy showed up immediately.

First notable role

In 1983, Chris Penn took part in the filming of the film "Rumble Fish" directed by Francis Coppola. This time he gota more significant role is a character named Jay Jackson. On the set, Chris met with several Hollywood stars at once - Nicholas Page, Mickey Rourke, Diana Lane, Matt Dillon.

The creation of the film was difficult, the drama of the plot went through the roof. However, the work of the director and actors received a worthy assessment. The film was nominated in several categories at once. The main prize was the Golden Globe. Diana Lane was awarded the Best Young Actress nomination.

Chris Penn then starred in a low profile role as a young man named Brian in a film directed by Michael Chapman. But since Tom Cruise, a Hollywood megastar, was the main character there, Chris thanked fate for participating in this film project.

Becoming

In the eighties, Chris Penn, whose films were shot one after another, felt like a real actor, in demand and capable of much. By that time, his role had become quite universal, the actor was entrusted with the most diverse roles - from villainous characters to comedic ones. And I must say, he brilliantly coped with any tasks.

In 1992, the actor received an invitation from Quentin Tarantino himself. The master offered to play one of the roles in his film project called Reservoir Dogs. Chris Penn agreed without hesitation. His character was Eddie Cabott, who at the end of the film was shot during a gang fight. Action-packed screenplay writtenpersonally by Quentin Tarantino, was fully realized thanks to a group of talented actors.

Chris Penn Filmography

During his short career, the actor starred in more than sixty films. Below is a selective list of his films.

• "Rumble Fish" (1983), character J. Jackson.
• "The Right Moves" (1983), the role of Brian.
• "Free" (1984), Willard Hewitt's character.
• "No brakes" (1984), the role of Tom Drake.
• "The Pale Rider" (1985), character by Josh La Hood.
• "Point Blank" (1986), Tommy Whitewood.
• "Best of the Best" (1989), character Travis Brickley.
• "Gangsters" (1991), the role of Tommy Rain.
• "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), the role of Eddie Cabott.
• "Leather Jackets" (1992), "Big Steve" character.
• "Cucumber" (1993), the role of Gregory Stone.
• "Short cut" (1993), the role of Jerry Kaiser.
• "True Love" (1993), character Nikki Dimes.
• "Josh and Sam" (1993), Derek Baxter's character.



• "The Noble Swindler" (1994), the role of Jarvis.
• "Chicago Hope" (1995), Kevin Fitzpatrick's character.
• "Sacred Cargo" (1995), the role of Vince Kanevsky.
• "Real Boys Club" (1997), Luke Cooper.
• "Lie detector" (1997), the character of detective PhilipBraxton.
• "Paper Trail" (1997), Agent Jason Enola.
• "Hard Cop" (1998), the role of Duke Finnerley.
• "Florentine" (1999), character Bobby.
• "Cement" (1999), Bill Holt's character.
• "Countdown of murders" (2002), the role of Ray Feathers.
• "Retribution" (2002), character Tony Leggio.
• "Criminal Uncle" (2002), David.
• "Grace and Will" (2003), character Rudy.
• "Blood Island" (2003), Sheriff De Luca.
• "Starsky &Hutch" (2004), character Manetti.
• "After Sunset" (2004), Rovdi Fan.
• "Law & Order. Criminal Intent" (2005), Tommy Onerato.
• "Widower's Love" (2005), character of Frank Onerato.
• "Darwin Award" (2006), character Tom.
• "Holly" (2006), Freddie.

The actor's career ended with the last film.

Death

In 2006, January 24, Chris Penn was found dead in his home in Santa Monica. Death was due to open cardiomyopathy. A study by a team of pathologists confirmed the conclusion of the forensic physician.