American actor (1965–2006)
1965 — 2006
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1965–2006)
Born
October 10, 1965
Died
2006 (age ~41)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, voice actor, television actor
1965
Born in Los Angeles (1965-10-10)
2006
Died in Santa Monica
About
Christopher Shannon Penn was an American actor. He was the younger brother of both actor and filmmaker Sean Penn and musician Michael Penn. Noted as a skilled character actor, he was typically cast as a tough character, featured as a villain or a working-class thug, or in a comic role.
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Christopher Shannon Penn was an American actor. He was the younger brother of both actor and filmmaker Sean Penn and musician Michael Penn. Noted as a skilled character actor, he was typically cast as a tough character, featured as a villain or a working-class thug, or in a comic role.
The name Chris means "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is of English origin.
Chris Penn was born on October 10, 1965.
Chris Penn died in 2006, at approximately 41 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.
The name Chris is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: Shortening of Christiaan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Chris — October 10, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Would you name your baby Chris?
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Respect.
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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