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

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

Carier start

The actor's parents worked in the US film industry, father, Leo Penn, was the director, mother, Aileen Ryan, an actress. Chris, therefore, did not even think about choosing a profession, the way was one - on the set. Acting activities suited the teenager.

As a child, Chris Penn was friends with Charlie Sheen - the future star of Hollywood. Since the guys were one-year-olds, they had 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 boy's undeniable talent manifested itself immediately.

The first prominent role

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

The creation of the film was very difficult, the dramatic nature of the plot went off scale. However, the work of the director and actors received a worthy evaluation. The film was nominated at once in several categories. The main prize was the Golden Globe. Diana Lane was awarded the "Best Young Actress" nomination.

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

Becoming

In the eighties, Chris Penn, films with which he appeared one after another, felt himself to be a real actor, in demand and capable of much. His role at that time was quite universal, the role of the actor was entrusted with a variety of - from villainous characters to comedic. And I must say, he coped brilliantly with any tasks.

In 1992, the actor received an invitation from Quentin Tarantino himself. Maitre offered to play one of the roles in his film project called "Mad Dogs." Chris Penn agreed without hesitation. His character was Eddie Cabot, who at the end of the movie was shot during gang warfare. An action-packed scenario, written personally by Quentin Tarantino, was realized in full, thanks to a group of talented actors.

Chris Penn: Filmography

In his short career, the actor starred in more than sixty paintings. Below is a sample list of films with his participation.

• "Fighting fish" (1983), the character of J. Jackson.
• "Faithful Movements" (1983), the role of Brian.
• "Free" (1984), the character of Willard Hewitt.
• "Without brakes" (1984), the role of Tom Drake.
• "Pale Rider" (1985), the character of Josh La Hood.
• "At point blank" (1986), Tommy Whitewood.
• "The best of the best" (1989), the character of Travis Brikli.
• "Gangsters" (1991), the role of Tommy Rein.
• "Mad Dogs" (1992), the role of Eddie Cabotte.
• "Leather jackets" (1992), the character of "Greater Steve".
• "Cucumber" (1993), the role of Gregory Stone.
• "Short Editing" (1993), the role of Jerry Kaiser.
• "True Love" (1993), the character of Nikki Dimes.
• "Josh and Sam" (1993), the character of Derek Baxter.
• "Noble scam" (1994), the role of Jarvis.
• "Hope of Chicago" (1995), the character of Kevin Fitzpatrick.
• "The Sacred Cargo" (1995), the role of Vince Kanevsky.
• "Club of Real Guys" (1997), Luc Cooper.
• "Lie Detector" (1997), the character of the detective Philip Braxton.
• "Paper Trail" (1997), agent Jason Enola.
• "Steep policeman" (1998), the role of Duke Finnerley.
• "Florentine" (1999), the character of Bobby.
• "Cement" (1999), the character of Bill Holt.
• "Counting murders" (2002), the role of Ray Feathers.
• "Retribution" (2002), the character of Tony Legio.
• "The Criminal Uncle" (2002), David.
• "Grace and Will" (2003), the character of Rudy.
• "Blood Island" (2003), Sheriff De Lucas.
• "Starsky and Hutch" (2004), the character of Manetti.
• "After the Sunset" (2004), Rovdi Fan.
• "Law and Order. Criminal Intent" (2005), Tommy Onerato.
• "Widow's Love" (2005), character of Frank Onerato.
• "The Darwin Award" (2006), Tom's character.
• "Holly" (2006), Freddy.

The creative way of the actor ended on the last film.

The demise

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