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Pugilistic Penn

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7 Stories

  • May 2008

    • Penn Endorses Obama, Then Blasts Him

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  May 15, 08 2:09 PM CDT

      Penn Endorses Obama, Then Blasts Him

      (Newser) - Sean Penn used his platform as president of the Cannes jury to express his excitement "by the hope that Barack Obama is inspiring," the Telegraph reports—though the firebrand actor-director also had some choice words for the Democratic candidate. Obama has much to live up to, Penn said, and accused the Illinois senator of a "phenomenally inhuman and unconstitutional" voting record. More »

    • Stars Align as Cannes Kicks Off

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  May 14, 08 10:22 AM CDT

      Stars Align as Cannes Kicks Off

      (Newser) - The Cannes Film Festival gets under way today with the premiere of Blindness , a new film by City of God director Fernando Meirelles that stars Julianne Moore. A jury led by Sean Penn will award the Palme d'or to one of 22 films. But as the Telegraph reports, paparazzi will be swarming to two premieres out of competition: Jack Black's Kung Fu Panda and the newest Indiana Jones film. More »

  • April 2008

    • Penns Call Off the Divorce

      E! Online  |  Apr 10, 08 8:09 AM CDT

      Penns Call Off the Divorce

      (Newser) - Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn have apparently decided their differences are reconcilable after all, E! Online reports. The on-again, off-again celebrity couple have canceled a divorce petition filed last December and were spotted together at an Eddie Vedder concert earlier this week. Sean got on stage with his buddy and dedicated a song to his wife of 11 years. More »

  • January 2008

    • Sean Penn to Head Cannes Jury

      AFP  |  Jan 3, 08 10:06 AM CST

      Sean Penn to Head Cannes Jury

      (Newser) - Hollywood's favorite bad boy Sean Penn will preside over the jury for the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, AFP reports. The now twice-divorced actor and director "represents the independent American cinema as well as a vision of America which we like," said the festival's artistic director. Americans Clint Eastwood and Quentin Tarantino have previously helmed the Cannes jury. More »

  • December 2007

    • Sean, Robin Wright Penn Split

      People  |  Dec 28, 07 1:00 PM CST

      Sean, Robin Wright Penn Split

      (Newser) - Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn are cutting the knot, People reports. After 11 years of marriage, two kids, and several movies, the Penns’ representative told the magazine the couple is breaking up but wouldn’t say why. “Marriage ain’t easy,” Penn once said, years ago, “but it’s great most of the time.” More »

    • 'Into the Wild' Grabs SAG Nominations

      Associated Press  |  Dec 20, 07 11:10 AM CST

      'Into the Wild' Grabs SAG Nominations

      (Newser) - Sean Penn’s drama Into the Wild took the lead in this year’s Screen Actors Guild nominations today, with four nods, including lead actor (Emile Hirsch), and overall acting, the Guild’s equivalent of best picture, the AP reports. Other films noted for full-cast performance were 3:10 to Yuma , American Gangster , No Country for Old Men , and Hairspray , while Golden Globe powerhouse Atonement went unmentioned. More »

  • November 2007

    • Sexiest Men: Salon Adds Steak to Sizzle

      Salon  |  Nov 15, 07 4:56 PM CST

      Sexiest Men: Salon Adds Steak to Sizzle

      (Newser) - With only the the briefest nod to that other Sexiest Men Alive list, Salon offers its second annual alternative compilation of hot guys—proving that it all depends on what the meaning of hot is. Jon Hamm, Ira Glass, Jacques Pepin, Judd Apatow, and 22 others make the cut. And except for a few obvious throwaways (Matt Damon, Owen Wilson, Britt Daniel), they all come with rather unusual rationales. More »

7 Stories

Sean Penn, director of the film "Into the Wild," arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, in this Sept. 18, 2007, file photo. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)   (Associated Press)
Sean Penn, director of the film "Into the Wild," arrives with Robin Wright Penn at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (Associated Press)
Oscar-winning actor and director Sean Penn poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, in this Sept. 9, 2007 file photo. Penn is to head the jury of the 2008 Cannes...   (Associated Press)
Director and actor Sean Penn, is shown at the Rome Film festival, in Rome, in this, Oct. 24, 2007, file photo. Sean Penn and Michael Moore won top honors at the 17th annual Gotham Awards on Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Oscar-winning actor and director Sean Penn poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, in this Sept. 9, 2007 file photo. Penn is to head the jury of the 2008 Cannes...   (Associated Press)
American actor, director and jury president Sean Penn, smokes a cigarette during the jury press conference for the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Wednesday, May 14, 2008....   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
American actor Sean Penn speaks whilst on the stage at the opening night ceremony during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
American actor, director and jury president Sean Penn, foreground, is photographed by president of the international Cannes film festival Gilles Jacob, rear left, as he arrives to the opening night ceremony...   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
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Sean Penn
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Sean Justin Penn (born August 17, 1960) is an Academy Award-winning American film actor and director, known for playing intense and unsympathetic characters. He was awarded an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in Mystic River. Penn has also been nominated for three other Academy Awards in recognition...

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