Sean Penn (I) - Biography

Powerhouse film performer capable of intensely moving work who has gone from strength to strength during a colourful film career, and who has drawn much media attention for his stormy private life and political viewpoints, California-born Sean Penn is the second son of actress Eileen Ryan & director Leo Penn, also brother of Chris Penn. He first appeared in roles as strong-headed or unruly youths such as the military cadet defending his academy against closure in Taps (1981), then as fast-talking surfer sto - www.imdb.com

Sean Penn Biography - Biography.com

Actor, writer, director and producer. Born Sean Justin Penn on August 17, 1960, in Burbank, California. His father, Leo Penn, was an actor and director. His mother, Eileen Ryan, was an actress. Sean grew up in Los Angeles, and attended Santa Monica High School along with fellow students and future actors Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, and Rob Lowe.An early interest in filmmaking, specifically directing, led to Penn's passion for acting. He moved to New York City at the age of 19 to pursue a career as an act - www.biography.com