Chris Penn
ActingAbout Chris Penn
Christopher Shannon Penn (October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California – January 24, 2006 in Santa Monica, California) was an American actor, known for his roles in The Wild Life, Reservoir Dogs, Footloose, Rush Hour, True Romance, All the Right Moves, and Pale Rider.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Penn reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Chris Penn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Penn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Chris Penn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chris Penn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Penn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Aftermath | Tony Bricker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Darwin Awards | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Holly | Freddie | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Best of Chris Isaak | (segment "Somebody's Crying") (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction | Pulaski (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | After the Sunset | Rowdy Fan | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Starsky & Hutch | Manetti | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Crew Guy #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Shelter Island | Sheriff Deluca | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Stealing Harvard | David Loach | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Redemption | Tony Leggio | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Murder by Numbers | Ray Feathers | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) | Bubba | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Corky Romano | Peter Romano | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bread and Roses | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Florentine | Bobbie | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Papertrail | FBI Agent Jason Enola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rush Hour | Clive | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Flagpole Special | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deceiver | Detective Phillip Braxton | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Boys Club | Luke | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cannes Man | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mulholland Falls | Arthur Relyea | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Funeral | Chez Tempio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Sheriff Dollard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fist of the North Star | Jackal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Imaginary Crimes | Jarvis | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Who Do You Think You're Fooling? | Eddie Cabot (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Beethoven's 2nd | Floyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Josh & S.A.M. | Derek Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Short Cuts | Jerry Kaiser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | True Romance | Nicky Dimes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Music of Chance | Floyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Pickle | Gregory Stone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Best of the Best 2 | Travis Brickley | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Reservoir Dogs | "Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Leather Jackets | Big Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Future Kick | Bang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mobsters | Tommy Reina | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Best of the Best | Travis Brickley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Return from the River Kwai | Lieutenant Crawford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Made in U.S.A. | Tuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle | Will Tussenbrook | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | At Close Range | Thomas 'Tommy' Whitewood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pale Rider | Josh LaHood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Tom Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Footloose | Willard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | All the Right Moves | Brian Riley | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rumble Fish | B.J. Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
Chris Penn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chris Penn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Penn is "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction" with a rating of 9.7/10.
How many movies has Chris Penn acted in?
Chris Penn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chris Penn?
Other notable films include "Reservoir Dogs", "True Romance", and "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar".