Sean Penn

Conflicted about his craft, eclectic in his roles and brilliant in his performances, he is a worthy heir to Brando and Dean

Sean Penn--

Never flubs a line. Goes to where the action is. Prepares...prepares...becomes. Will throw a punch at a photog or anyone who provokes him. Is a stand-up guy. A man's man. A trusted friend. An actor's actor. A wonderful poet, screenwriter, director. Father of Dylan and Hopper Jack. Even sober, the one to party with. Enjoy the differences in each of his performances. Dark energy exploding like a sun. Shows up everyone with his brilliance. Lives in a moment-to-moment reality. Uses all his senses in his work. Makes the accident work for him.

Sean Penn--He is an amazing actor, man,...

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