Chris Penn
American actor in 'Reservoir Dogs'
Born
October 10th, 1965
59 years ago
Died
2006
19 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, recognized for work in film and television. Gained significant attention for roles in 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Footloose'. Participated in several other projects that contributed to a steady acting career throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Also appeared in series including 'The Prince of Pennsylvania'. His performances demonstrated a range of characters across different genres. Worked in both independent films and mainstream cinema, contributing to a notable acting portfolio until passing in 2006.
Portrayed Nice Guy Eddie in 'Reservoir Dogs'
Played Willard in 'Footloose'
Appeared in 'The Prince of Pennsylvania'
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