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Sean Penn
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Sean Penn

Actor · born August 17, 1960

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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.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~37Received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor1997
  2. ~44Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama2004
  3. 43Received the Academy Award for Best ActorFebruary 29, 2004
  4. 65Received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleFebruary 22, 2026
  5. 65Received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting RoleMarch 1, 2026
  6. 65Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorMarch 15, 2026

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1944 · United States

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1977 · France

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Actor

1968–2021 · United Kingdom

Helen Elizabeth McCrory was an English actress. After studying at the Drama Centre London, she made her professional stage debut in The Importance of Being Earnest in 1990.

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Austin Butler

Actor

1991 · United States

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