Sean Penn is a writer, actor, and director from Santa Monica, California. He was born in 1960.
Sean Penn began his acting career under the tutelage of his father, Leo Penn, a film director. Penn made his television debut in 1974 when he appeared in “House on the Prairie.”
However, it was not until 1993 that he gained the attention of reviewers. Penn established himself as an actor following his appearance on Carlito’s Way.
Penn highlighted his role as a death row prisoner in Susan Saradon’s 1995 film Dead Man Walking. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
In 2003, he would win his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Mystic River. Penn will receive his second Academy Award five years later.
Penn made his directorial appearance in 1991 with The Indian Runner. Sean Penn is well-known for his activism on political and social issues. He chastised the Bush government and lent assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Haiti’s 2020 earthquake.
Sean Penn’s net worth
Sean Penn’s net worth is calculated to be approx $70 million. Penn began dating actress Robin Wright, with whom he has two daughters.
From 1996 through 2010, they were married. Nonetheless, they filed for divorce, with Sean reportedly compensating Robin to the tune of up to $50 million. Sean Penn’s net worth is approximately $70 million as of 2022.