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Christopher Shannon Penn (October 10, 1965 – January 24, 2006) was an American actor. He was the brother of actor Sean Penn and musician Michael Penn.
Sep 17, 2023 · Sean Penn’s family includes his brother, Michael Penn, a musician and songwriter. Born on August 1, 1958, Michael ventured into the world of music rather than following the acting path of his famous siblings. He’s known for his folk-rock and alternative rock music.
He is the first son of actor and director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan, and the brother of actors Sean Penn and Chris Penn. He is of Lithuanian-Jewish (paternal) and Irish – Italian (maternal) descent.
Christopher Shannon Penn was born on October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, the third son of actress Eileen Ryan (née Annucci) and director, actor, and writer Leo Penn. His siblings are musician Michael Penn and actor Sean Penn.
- Actor, Producer, Director
- January 24, 2006
- October 10, 1965
Feb 14, 2006 · Penn, 40, the younger brother of Sean Penn, was found dead in his Santa Monica condominium on Jan. 24, but the results of his autopsy and toxicology tests were not released until Monday.
- NBC Universal
His siblings are musician Michael Penn and actor Sean Penn. His father was from a Lithuanian Jewish/Russian Jewish family, and his mother is of half-Italian and half-Irish descent. Penn set out to follow in his parents' footsteps and started acting at age twelve in the Loft Studio.
Sep 14, 2006 · Sean Penn: Chris's Weight Killed Him. The actor says his brother's death was due to hard living, but particularly his size. Speaking publicly for the first time since his younger brother...
