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Sean Penn

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Profession: Actor and Political Activist

Nationality:

Biography: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Dead Man Walking (1995), Mystic River (2003), Milk (2008)

Born: August 17, 1960
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
Age: 63 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo

Married Life

1985-08-16 American pop singer Madonna (27) weds actor Sean Penn (24) at a clifftop mansion in Malibu, California on her, and the day before his, birthday; divorce in 1989
1996-04-27 Actress Robin Wright (30) weds actor Sean Penn (35) in Santa Monica, California
2010-07-22 American "The Princess Bride" actress Robin Wright (44) divorces American actor-director Sean Penn (49) due to irreconcilable differences after 14 years of marriage

Historical Events

2004-01-25 61st Golden Globes: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", Sean Penn, and Charlize Theron win
2004-02-29 76th Academy Awards: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," Sean Penn & Charlize Theron win
2009-02-22 81st Academy Awards: "Slumdog Millionaire", Sean Penn and Kate Winslet win. Heath Ledger posthumously wins Best Supporting Actor for his performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight".

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