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

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.

Carier 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, therefore, did not even think about choosing a profession, there was only one way - to the set. Acting quite suited the teenager.

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

First prominent role

In 1983, Chris Penn took part in the filming of The Fighting Fish, directed by Francis Coppola. This time he got a more significant role - a character named Jay Jackson. On the set, Chris immediately met with several Hollywood stars - Nicholas Page, Mickey Rourke, Diane 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 was appreciated. The film was nominated in several categories at once. The main prize was the Golden Globe. Diana Lane was awarded the nomination "Best Young Actress".

Then Chris Penn starred in the inconspicuous role of a young man named Brian in the film directed by Michael Chapman. But since there the main character was Tom Cruise, a Hollywood megastar, 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. His role by that time had become quite universal, the most diverse roles were entrusted to the actor - 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 proposed to play one of the roles in his film project called "Reservoir Dogs". Chris Penn agreed without hesitation. His character was Eddie Cabot, who at the end of the film was shot during a gang fight. The action-script written personally 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 sample list of films with his participation.

• "Fighting Fish" (1983), the character of J. Jackson.
• "True moves" (1983), the role of Brian.
• "Free" (1984), the character of Willard Hewitt.
• “No Brakes” (1984), the role of Tom Drake.
• The Pale Horseman (1985), character of Josh La Hood.
• Point-blank (1986), Tommy Whitewood.
• "The Best of the Best" (1989), character of Travis Brickley.
• "Gangsters" (1991), the role of Tommy Rain.
• "Mad Dogs" (1992), the role of Eddie Cabot.
• "Leather Jackets" (1992), the character of "Big Steve."
• "Cucumber" (1993), the role of Gregory Stone.
• "Short montage" (1993), the role of Jerry Kaiser.
• "True Love" (1993), the character of Nikki Dimes.
• "Josh and Sam" (1993), the character of Derek Baxter.
  
• "Noble con man" (1994), the role of Jarvis.
• "The Hope of Chicago" (1995), character of Kevin Fitzpatrick.
• "The Sacred Cargo" (1995), the role of Vince Kanevsky.
• The Club of Real Guys (1997), Luke Cooper.
• "Lie Detector" (1997), the character of detective Philip Braxton.
• Paper Trail (1997), Agent Jason Enola.
• "Cool Cop" (1998), the role of Duke Finnerly.
• "Florentin" (1999), the character of Bobby.
• "Cement" (1999), the character of Bill Holt.
• "Countdown of the killings" (2002), the role of Ray Fishers.
• "Retribution" (2002), the character of Tony Leggio.
• The Criminal Uncle (2002), David.
• "Grace and Will" (2003), the character of Rudy.
• Blood Island (2003), Sheriff De Luca.
• Starsky and Hutch (2004), Manetti's character.
• "After Sunset" (2004), Rovdi Fan.
• "Law and Order. Criminal Intent" (2005), Tommy Onerato.
• "The Dowager's Love" (2005), the character of Frank Onerato.
• "Darwin Award" (2006), character of Tom.
• Holly (2006), Freddy.

The career of the actor ended on the last film.

Death

In 2006, on January 24, Chris Penn was found dead in his home in Santa Monica. Death occurred as a result of cardiomyopathy. A study conducted by a group of pathologists confirmed the conclusion of a forensic doctor.