Sean Penn Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born, Family

January 16, 2025 by Adam Witty

Born: 17 August 1960 (age 64 years), Santa Monica, California, United States

Spouse: Leila George (m. 2020–2022), Robin Wright (m. 1996–2010), Madonna (m. 1985–1989)

Children: Hopper Penn, Dylan Frances Penn

Height: 1.73 m

Siblings: Chris Penn, Michael Penn

Award: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (2)

Sean Penn Biography 2025 Details

Born	Sean Justin Penn August 17, 1960 (age 64) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor film director
Years active	1974–present
Net Worth	$70 Million
Spouses	Madonna (m. 1985; div. 1989)​ Robin Wright (m. 1996; div. 2010)​ Leila George (m. 2020; div. 2022)​
Children	Dylan Penn Hopper Penn
Parents	Leo Penn Eileen Ryan
Relatives	Chris Penn (brother) Michael Penn (brother)
Category	Singers Bio

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Early Life

Penn was born in Santa Monica, California, to actor and director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan (née Annucci). He has an older brother, musician Michael Penn, and a younger brother, actor Chris Penn, who passed away in 2006. His father was Jewish, with roots tracing back to Merkinė in Lithuania, while his mother was of Irish and Italian descent and was raised Catholic. Growing up in a secular household in Malibu, California, Penn attended Malibu Park Junior High School and Santa Monica High School. He began creating short films with childhood friends, including actors Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen, who lived nearby.

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Career

Sean Penn has had a lifelong passion for cinema and filmmaking. He made his big-screen debut in the 1974 drama series Little House on the Prairie after completing his theater apprenticeship. In 1981, he directed his first film, Taps. His breakout role in the comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High brought him significant attention. Following that success, he shifted his focus to directing, debuting with The Indian Runner in 1991. To date, Penn has appeared in over 50 films. 

Notable titles include Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Racing with the Moon, At Close Range, Judgment in Berlin, Shanghai Surprise, Carlito’s Way, Dead Man Walking, and I Am Sam. He directed the drama The Crossing Guard in 1995, followed by the mystery film The Pledge in 2001, both of which received positive reviews. Penn also directed a segment of the 2002 anthology film 11’09″01, created in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

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Personal Life

Penn was previously engaged to actress Elizabeth McGovern before starting a relationship with Madonna. He met Madonna in 1985, and they married the following year. Their tumultuous marriage led to Madonna filing for divorce twice, first in December 1987 and again in 1989. After his marriage to Madonna, Penn wed actress Robin Wright, with whom he has two daughters. He briefly dated singer Jewel after separating from Wright in 1995, but the couple reconciled and married in 1996. They went through several breakups and reconciliations before finally divorcing in 2010. Penn dated actress Charlize Theron from 2013 to 2015 and began a relationship with actress Leila George in 2016.

Sean Penn Personal life Information

Real Name	Sean Justin Penn
Nick Name	Sean
Age	64 Years Old
Height	In Feet –  5 Feet 8 Inches In Meters – 1.73 m In Centimeters – 173 cm
Weight	In Kilograms – 80 Kg In Pounds – 176.37 lbs
Family	Father – Leo Penn Mother – Eileen Ryan Penn Sisters – N/A Brothers –  Chris Penn, Michael Penn
Girlfriend	N/A
Wife	Leila George (m. 2020–2022) Robin Wright (m. 1996–2010) Madonna (m. 1985–1989)
Children’s	Dylan Frances Penn, Hopper Penn

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Activism

In addition to his acting career, Penn is known for his political activism. He has been a vocal critic of George W. Bush’s presidency and has engaged in various political and social campaigns. His humanitarian efforts are particularly notable in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Sean Penn Net Worth and Income

Honors and Nominations

Penn has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor for Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008). He has also been nominated for an Academy Award three additional times and has received numerous other awards, including the UNESCO Prize, a Golden Globe Award, and Best Actor awards from the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals.

Cars

• Nissan Titan
• Ford Mustang Shelby
• Aston Martin

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Summary

As of 2025, Sean Penn’s net worth is estimated at $70 million, primarily derived from his film career and brand endorsements. He has an annual income of approximately $5 million. In February 2022, Penn traveled to Ukraine to document the Russian invasion.

Sean Penn Net Worth (2025)

Full Name:	Sean Penn
Net Worth:	$70 Million
Profession:	Actor
Age:	64 Years Old
Country:	United States
Born:	August 17, 1960
Salary:	$5 Million

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Sean Penn Net Worth Growth

Net Worth in 2025	$70 Million
Net Worth in 2023	$68 Million
Net Worth in 2022	$65 Million
Net Worth in 2021	$60 Million
Net Worth in 2020	$55 Million
Net Worth in 2019	$50 Million

Conclusion

Sean Penn (born August 17, 1960) is an acclaimed American actor and director, known for intense roles and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards. He debuted in Taps (1981) and gained fame with films like Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) and Dead Man Walking (1995). He won Oscars for Mystic River (2003) and Milk (2008) and has directed several films, including Into the Wild (2007). Beyond acting, Penn is a political activist involved in humanitarian efforts. Recently, he directed the documentary Superpower (2023) about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.