Sean Penn
American actor and filmmaker (born 1960)
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor and filmmaker (born 1960)
Born
August 17, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, stage actor
United StatesBorn in Santa Monica
1960
Born in Santa Monica (1960-08-17)
1997
AwardCannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
1998
AwardVolpi Cup for Best Actor
2003
AwardVolpi Cup for Best Actor
2004
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
2004
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
About
Sean Justin Penn is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his intense leading man roles in film. His accolades include three Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and nominations for an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award. He received the Honorary César in 2015 and the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2022.
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Who is Sean Penn?+
Sean Justin Penn is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his intense leading man roles in film. His accolades include three Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and nominations for an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award. He received the Honorary César in 2015 and
What does the name Sean mean?+
The name Sean means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is of English origin.
When was Sean Penn born?+
Sean Penn was born on August 17, 1960.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.
The name Sean is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicised form of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sean — August 17, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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