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.
Chris Penn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Chris Penn reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Chris Penn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Chris Penn's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Reservoir Dogs, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Chris Penn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chris Penn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Chris Penn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 "Reservoir Dogs" with a rating of 8.1/10.
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 "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction", "True Romance", and "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar".