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 40% 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 North Beach and Rawhide, 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 → |
| 2005 | On Location in Tulsa: The Making of 'Rumble Fish' | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | 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 | Redemption | Tony Leggio | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Murder by Numbers | Ray Feathers | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) | Bubba | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bread and Roses | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Florentine | Bobbie | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Family Attraction | Father | Hit | 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 | Sacred Cargo | Vince Kanevsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cannes Man | Self | Average | 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 → |
| 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 | Super Hit | 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 | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | At Close Range | Thomas 'Tommy' Whitewood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | North Beach and Rawhide | Dan Donnelly | Super 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 → |
| 1979 | Charlie and the Talking Buzzard | Pete (as Christopher Penn) | Super 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 "North Beach and Rawhide" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Charlie and the Talking Buzzard", "Sacred Cargo", and "Reservoir Dogs".