Chris Penn
American actor (1965–2006)
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Chris Penn
Chris Penn (1965-2006) was an American actor known for his roles in movies such as The Wild Life, Reservoir Dogs, and Rush Hour. He was the brother of actor Sean Penn and musician Michael Penn. Penn was a skilled character actor and often portrayed tough characters, villains, or working-class thugs, as well as comedic roles. He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in The Funeral. Additionally, Penn provided the voice of corrupt cop Edward 'Eddie' Pulaski in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Sadly, Penn passed away at the age of 40 due to nonspecific cardiomyopathy (heart disease).
Chris Penn ranks #1,243 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 3.5. Chris Penn peaked at #5,478 of all time (Sep 11 - Oct 10, 2025). Chris Penn ranks #1,850 over the past 365 days.
































