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Christopher Shannon Penn

Also Known As: "Chris"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Death: January 24, 2006 (40)
1033 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States (Nonspecific cardiomyopathy with the contributory factor of effects of multiple medication intake)
Place of Burial: Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Leo Penn and Eileen Ryan
Brother of Michael Penn and Sean Penn

Occupation: Actor
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About Chris Penn

Christopher Shannon "Chris" Penn was an American film and television actor known for his roles in such iconic films as To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar with Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes, Footloose with Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow, All the Right Moves with Tom Cruise, Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, and Pale Rider.

Chris is the younger brother of actor Sean Penn and musician Michael Penn, and the former brother-in-law of singer Madonna. He never married, but from 1993 to 1999, he dated and lived with Filipino-American model Steffiana de la Cruz.

A lovable actor, Chris was found deceased in his Santa Monica California home; his death was ruled an accident by complications with an enlarged heart and his medications.

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Chris Penn's Timeline

1965
October 10, 1965
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
2006
January 24, 2006
Age 40
1033 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States
February 4, 2006
Age 40
Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States