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Rest in Peace Chris Penn

FUCK NO!!! by jackinitraw	Jan 24th, 2006 09:15:51 PM
That is THE worst news.
Tragic by Innocentcivilian	Jan 24th, 2006 09:16:08 PM
I just saw the guy boxing in Entourage.... sad day this is.
This fucking sucks... by walkingemosong	Jan 24th, 2006 09:16:12 PM
He was an awesome actor.
sweet christ by jackinitraw	Jan 24th, 2006 09:16:31 PM
I can't get over this.
terrible news by x-oManowar	Jan 24th, 2006 09:17:07 PM
I always enjoyed his work but I didn't know was Sean Penn's brother till now.
Bummer by Platious.com	Jan 24th, 2006 09:18:28 PM
I liked him in Corky Romano
I don't think people around here are familiar enough with hi by jackinitraw	Jan 24th, 2006 09:18:51 PM
This guy was the shit. He'd fight anyone. He was the guy who kept all the other tough guy actors in line.
Just watched TRUE ROMANCE and AT CLOSE RANGE by Razorback	Jan 24th, 2006 09:18:58 PM
Sad to see such a young actor go. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. His memory will certainly live on in some great movies.
The most talented of the Penns. by Hercules	Jan 24th, 2006 09:20:12 PM
Most people cite Reservoir Dogs, but I fell in love with the guy in Footloose.
Sad news by John-Locke	Jan 24th, 2006 09:21:52 PM
Too young to die Chris. Adios Amigo.
The fuck? by CerebralAssassin	Jan 24th, 2006 09:22:34 PM
How did this happen? Worst news ever.
But he was SO FUCKING GREAT in Reservoir Dogs by Hercules	Jan 24th, 2006 09:24:58 PM
I hate how people kept wasting him and Madsen in shit like Mulholland Falls. You just knew he had some great films right around the corner.
LOL by jaxnnux	Jan 24th, 2006 09:25:11 PM

He was pretty cool by Terry_1978	Jan 24th, 2006 09:26:21 PM
Though most of his roles consisted of being pissed off mafioso guy playing off of goofy skinny comedian (read: Rush Hour), he did it well.
by goldcountry	Jan 24th, 2006 09:29:39 PM
He wasn't the best actor- but I felt he had the potential to go down as a well remembered charactor actor. The kind of guy you find yourself saying about; "remember when he did..." just like here. He had a niche, that he did well. It really is too bad.
tragic by Tal111	Jan 24th, 2006 09:32:17 PM

Only 43 by Canada's King	Jan 24th, 2006 09:37:07 PM
Fucking shit this is horrible news. RIP.
What is a character actor? by Shakes	Jan 24th, 2006 09:37:58 PM
What the fuck does the term "character actor" mean? The past 5 or 6 obits have described their subjects as "character actors." Aren't all actors acting as characters, and therefore character actors as well. I used to think it was for prestigious roles, but it's being thrown around so much lately I don't know anymore. Next week it'lll be "noted character actor Rob Schneider passed away this week...". If someone could please explain this I'd appreciate it.
Probably died of a drug overdose, combined with alcohol. In oth by krullboy	Jan 24th, 2006 09:38:25 PM

This is sad sad news... by LeckoManiac	Jan 24th, 2006 09:40:01 PM
I loved Chris Penn...honestly Footloose!!! He was awesome...he will be missed.
Chris Penn, you were a great actor and you will not be forgotten by IamNumber1	Jan 24th, 2006 09:40:49 PM
I was always happy to see him pop up in a movie, because he always fit right in there with the movie. Last month I caught him and his brother Sean in "At close range", and I was thinking how he should get back to being skinny so he could be around for more cool parts in movies. I'm sorry to see him go.
Ever heard of Wikipedia? by Mostholy	Jan 24th, 2006 09:41:34 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C haracter_actor
Let's hear it for the boy by Prof.Ikamono	Jan 24th, 2006 09:44:02 PM
Very, very sad news indeed.
Krullboy by LeckoManiac	Jan 24th, 2006 09:46:27 PM
death is always tragic...don't be an asshole.
Character Actor = Actors who never play lead hero roles; usually by Freakemovie	Jan 24th, 2006 09:50:41 PM
Steve Buscemi, William H. Macy, Kathy Bates are perfect examples. Robert Redford is not. By the way, hey krullboy: I'm glad you're so smart to tell us that the premature death of a 40-some beloved figure isn't tragic because of circumstances that you assume happened. I don't even know how to respond. RIP Chris Penn.
hey shakes, by IamNumber1	Jan 24th, 2006 09:54:09 PM
By definition, a character actor is an actor who specializes in playing supporting roles. They aren't the star of the show, but they fill in the smaller parts that are needed for the story. Probably the biggest character actor is christopher walken, who, although has had a few great starring roles, has played small parts in over 100 films. Another good example is Robert Loggia (scarface), or Robert Patrick (T-1000 from Terminator 2). Chris Cooper from American beauty is also another one. Basically, a character is someone who's usually referred to as "that guy who was that guy in that movie."
sad sad news by Anino	Jan 24th, 2006 09:55:33 PM
Nothing else to say...
WTF?!?!? by Drworm2002	Jan 24th, 2006 09:55:55 PM
I almost died when I say this. this is a sad day. When I first saw him I didn't think he was that good. But the more and more I saw him, the more I liked him. The last thing I saw him in was "After the Sunset". I didn't know it was him at first, but when I did, I thought I would like the movie just a little more. I bet he is dancing his ass off in heaven. R.I.P
True Chris Penn story by mraig	Jan 24th, 2006 09:56:29 PM
Last summer I worked at Sears in Santa Monica selling vacuums. Chris Penn would come in about once a week, wearing shorts and sandals, and one of those life vest looking jackets. At one time, he bought a very high end vacuum, but then wasn't happy with it, and so he brought it back and cussed up a storm about it. It turned out that the hose wasn't pushed in all the way from the back, but he wouldn't hear anything about it. He kept saying, "That fucking vacuum is a piece of shit" to anyone who would listen. Finally, when he got his money back, he bought a fifty dollar wet/dry vac to clean his house with. So just know that, for the last six months of his life, Chris Penn cleaned his house with a vacuum that was designed to clean up leaves in the garage, not because he couldn't afford better, but because he was a stubborn, stubborn man. But he would come into Sears at least once a week, and look around in the hardware department. So that is the impact that Chris Penn made on my life. Godspeed, Mr. Penn!
oh...and was great in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas by Drworm2002	Jan 24th, 2006 09:56:31 PM

Oh my Gosh... that totally sucks! by Russman	Jan 24th, 2006 10:00:55 PM
So sorry for his family. Way to young to die. I wonder if it was his heart.
FUCKING NICE GUY EDDIE DIED?? by Windowlicker74	Jan 24th, 2006 10:01:04 PM
That can count for sad news..I really liked this actor...and btw, collapsed, what does that mean? he had a heart attack or something?
Penn in Short Cuts = great WTF ending... by Silver Shamrock	Jan 24th, 2006 10:01:15 PM
jennifer jason leigh shoulda just talked to him dirty sometime.
Oh, that's a great news link ... by Creamery Butter	Jan 24th, 2006 10:01:37 PM
"Actor Chris Penn died in Santa Monica. The brother of Sean Penn was 43. Santa Monica police say there is no sign of foul play in the death of Actor Chris Penn. The actor and brother of Sean Penn was found dead in a Santa Monica residence." --- Wait, I didn't get all that; what did he do and who was he related to?
I wonder how he died. by MattCG	Jan 24th, 2006 10:02:39 PM
He told Sean he voted Republican and Sean killed him with his Super-Angst.
Stifler's Dad by filmcans	Jan 24th, 2006 10:04:01 PM
Didn't he play Stifler's Dad in American Pie 2, only to be cut completely out of the film at the last minute?
that damn McDonalds by Rupee88	Jan 24th, 2006 10:06:26 PM
Yeah, he let himself go, but it still sucks. He got himself a lifetime pass with Reservoir Dogs, but he did some good work besides that too...sad.
"Boy's Club" by shutterghost	Jan 24th, 2006 10:09:24 PM
i know most people may think of this as a Stand by Me wannabe, but with Chris Penn's performance, it is quite the stand-out. Check it out if you get a chance. He's always been high on my list, no one knows if this was drug induced and even if it was- who gives a fuck. A death is a death. Give the proper due
only 43... by mikkimouse	Jan 24th, 2006 10:18:42 PM
rest in peace. my condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace... by jesuschrist	Jan 24th, 2006 10:21:42 PM
I sat next to him at Versaille's restaurant on Venice in Culver City (if you live in LA you know the one) about a year and a half ago. He looked like a heart attack waiting to happen. I mean I sat right next to him. Saw him up close. Didn't look good. Still sad...
Holy Fucking Shit by Big Bad Clone	Jan 24th, 2006 10:29:41 PM
I don't even have a comment I'm fucking shocked
Dang by Virtual Satyr	Jan 24th, 2006 10:34:12 PM
I watched Dogs last week. RIP NGE.
Dude was just on Entourage last season... by Han Ol' Buddy	Jan 24th, 2006 10:34:29 PM
Shocking news... "Excuse me, Mr. Pink, but I think the last fucking thing you need is another cup of coffee." Fucking classic.
Farewell Travis by Neosamurai85	Jan 24th, 2006 10:39:30 PM
God I love Best of The Best. As a wee tot that film made me cry the big hairy man tears... He did a great job in Pale Rider as well. God people should have given him more work. RIP Chris. Me thoughts go out to the family and loved ones. Peace.
Quint is fat by bunny_lebowski	Jan 24th, 2006 10:42:03 PM

He was in one of my most favorite movies by CKnBLZ	Jan 24th, 2006 10:43:40 PM
'At Close Range'. Now that movie has some of the great character actors. Hell, even a young Keifer had a line or two in it. What a shame...see ya on the other side Chrissy.
I just re-watched 'Pale Rider' the other day, and he' by Judas Booth	Jan 24th, 2006 10:46:44 PM
He plays the bad guy's son in it. It's hard to believe that it's the same actor, seeing how he went to seed in later years. Even if he was in a bad movie, he was usually good and/or fun to watch. Even playing a good guy, you'd wait for him to snap and blow someone away. RIP.
I really don't know what to say... by WONKABAR	Jan 24th, 2006 10:48:09 PM
this is a shock. What a bummer.
If you want to smile because of Chris Penn one more time ... by Lou C.	Jan 24th, 2006 10:50:01 PM
... watch the extra features on the Reservoir Dogs special edition. His story about spending the day with Lawrence Tierney is spectacular. The man was a fine actor, but he also was probably a great guy to sit down with and listen to him tell stories. RIP, Chris. You will be missed.
Fucking hell, I only killed his character in GTA: San Andreas th by seppukudkurosawa	Jan 24th, 2006 10:56:14 PM
All these R.I.Ps of late have got me paranoid. If he's sent to Kingdom Come at the age of 43, everyone I know could be sent hurtling the same direction. Terrible news.
Filmography Of Chris Penn by skoobyx	Jan 24th, 2006 10:56:20 PM
A Lot Of Classics Here...#1 Aftermath (2006/II) (post-production) .... Tony Bricker #2 King of Sorrow (2006) (post-production) #3 Juarez: Stages of Fear (2005) (V) #4 The Darwin Awards (2005) .... Tom #5 Holly (2005) .... Freddie #6 After the Sunset (2004) .... Rowdy Fan #7 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Officer Eddie Pulaski ... aka GTA 4 (USA: short title) ... aka GTA: San Andreas (USA: short title) ... aka Grand Theft Auto V (USA) ... aka San Andreas (USA: short title) #8 Starsky & Hutch (2004) .... Manetti #9 Shelter Island (2003) .... Sheriff Deluca #10 "The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire" (2003) TV Series .... Waylon Shaw #11 Masked and Anonymous (2003) .... Crew Guy #2 #12 Stealing Harvard (2002) .... David Loach #13 Redemption (2002) (V) .... Tony Leggio #14 Murder by Numbers (2002) .... Ray Feathers ... aka Murd3r 8y Num8ers (USA: promotional title) #15 "AFP: American Fighter Pilot" (2002) TV Series (voice) .... Narrator #16 Corky Romano (2001) .... Peter Romano ... aka Corky Romano: 'Special' Agent (USA: complete title) #17 Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2000) .... Bubba #18 The Florentine (1999) .... Bobby #19 Cement (1999) .... Bill Holt #20 One Tough Cop (1998) .... Duke Finnerly #21 Rush Hour (1998) .... Clive Cod #22 Flagpole Special (1998) (V) #23 Family Attraction (1998) .... Father #24 Deceiver (1997) .... Detective Phillip Braxton ... aka Liar (UK) #25 The Boys Club (1997) .... Luke Cooper ... aka Secrets d'ados (Canada: French title) #26 Papertrail (1997) .... Jason Enola ... aka Serial Cops (UK: video title) ... aka Trail of a Serial Killer (USA: video title) #26 The Funeral (1996) .... Chez Tempio #27 "Dead Man's Walk" (1996) (mini) TV Series .... Charles Goodnight ... aka Larry McMurtry's Dead Man's Walk #27 Mulholland Falls (1996) .... Arthur Relyea #28 Cannes Man (1996) .... Cameo appearance ... aka Canne$ Man (USA: video box title) ... aka Con Man (USA: DVD box title) #29 Under the Hula Moon (1995) .... Turk Dickson #30 To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995) .... Sheriff Dollard #31 Fist of the North Star (1995/I) .... Jackal ... aka Hokuto no Ken #32 Sacred Cargo (1995) .... Vince Kanevsky #33 Imaginary Crimes (1994) .... Jarvis #34 Beethoven's 2nd (1993) .... Floyd #35 Josh and S.A.M. (1993) .... Derek Baxter #36 Short Cuts (1993) .... Jerry Kaiser #37 True Romance (1993) .... Nicky Dimes ... aka Breakaway (Philippines: English title) #38 The Music of Chance (1993) .... Floyd #39 The Pickle (1993) .... Gregory Stone #40 Best of the Best 2 (1993) (as Christopher Penn) .... Travis Brickley #41 Leather Jackets (1992) (as Christopher Penn) .... Big Steve #42 Reservoir Dogs (1992) .... Nice Guy Eddie Cabot #43 Future Kick (1991) .... Bang #44 Mobsters (1991) (as Christopher Penn) .... Tommy Reina ... aka The Evil Empire #45 Best of the Best (1989) (as Christopher Penn) .... Travis Brickley #46 Return from the River Kwai (1989) (as Christopher Penn) .... Lt. Crawford #47 Made in USA (1987) .... Tuck #48 At Close Range (1986) (as Christopher Penn) .... Tommy Whitewood #49 North Beach and Rawhide (1985) (TV) .... Dan Donnelly #50 Pale Rider (1985) (as Christopher Penn) .... Josh LaHood #51 The Wild Life (1984) .... Tom Drake #52 Footloose (1984) (as Christopher Penn) .... Willard Hewitt #53 All the Right Moves (1983) (as Christopher Penn) .... Brian ... aka All Right #54 Rumble Fish (1983) (as Christopher Penn) .... B.J. Jackson #55 Charlie and the Talking Buzzard (1979) (as Christopher Penn) .... Pete ... aka Buzzard (USA: video title)
Real Bummer by sundancekeed	Jan 24th, 2006 11:01:22 PM
I liked the guy. He was great in Reservoir Dogs and several other flicks that I've enjoyed. Very sad that he checked out at such a young age. Oh, and krullboy, you're a dick.
Damn, seriously if you think Sean lost his sense of humor before by Doc_Strange	Jan 24th, 2006 11:01:24 PM
This is gonna put him over the edge now. This really sucks.
His stuff with Johnny Drama was excelent by ChorleyFM	Jan 24th, 2006 11:08:06 PM
If anyone makes a flippant comment abour Sean Oenn deserving a dead brother they ought to be stoned. And a self inflicted death can be tragic, sometimes people can't help themselves, and they don't get the neccessary help from others to sort themselves out.
Don't Worry Nice Guy Eddie, Joe's in Heaven with You and by stlfilmwire	Jan 24th, 2006 11:11:21 PM
It is such a sad day.
No way! He always looked in bad health, but you know. You just d by Orionsangels	Jan 24th, 2006 11:11:59 PM
Great actor. Resevoir Dogs will always be his legacy. Rest in Peace.
So long NICE GUY EDDY... by Randfilms	Jan 24th, 2006 11:13:53 PM
What a bummer.
Fucking horrible. Poor Sean Penn! by Proman1984	Jan 24th, 2006 11:23:08 PM
Awful news! My condolences to his freinds and family.
Sean & Michael Penn must be goin through hell. Very sad news by Orionsangels	Jan 24th, 2006 11:27:17 PM
His interview on the Resevoir Dogs 10 year DVD takes on new meaning now.
For Gamers he'll always be remembered as Officer Eddie Pulas by Orionsangels	Jan 24th, 2006 11:36:09 PM
http://gta.3ds-network.de/play -gta/content/gtasanandreas/cha raktere/pulaski.gif
Damn, just heard this on the radio. by Pops Freshemeyer	Jan 24th, 2006 11:42:44 PM
Was just watching him kick Drama's ass on Entourage this weekend. Fucking guy...
Darwin Awards publicity stunt?? by young1	Jan 24th, 2006 11:43:32 PM
I hope he's still alive and that this is just some crazy publicity stunt for his next movie.
Sadly, the last film I saw with him in it was Corky Romano.... by Hideo Kojima	Jan 24th, 2006 11:44:31 PM
Don't ask. RIP Chris Penn.
I never TB in these but..... by OriginalThinker	Jan 24th, 2006 11:50:06 PM
He seemed like a great guy and I always thought he was great in movies, he died too soon and he will be missed.
3rd St. Promenade by Jimmie Dimmick	Jan 24th, 2006 11:53:52 PM
Anyone in Santa Monica can stop by the cigar shop he co-owned (and where he unabashedly let many a long-legged vixen know EXACTLY who he was) across from the mall and smoke a stogie and pay respects. Peace Out, Eddie...
Man... by Biowolf	Jan 24th, 2006 11:56:46 PM
Via con Dios NGE......
RIP - one of my favorite actors dead by Jarek	Jan 25th, 2006 12:08:37 AM
He was a great actor. Damn, this sucks.
Character actor - maybe what Shakes meant was... by half vader	Jan 25th, 2006 12:15:41 AM
... That the term itself is silly and redundant. Which it is! The whole goal of acting IS to stop being yourself and convince people you're someone else. Just because the term has taken hold doesn't make it right. Maybe it would be better to distinguish between actor and STAR. Arkitekt187, think that one through before you blast the poor guy. You end up sounding like a 12 year-old, what with the caps and all. He does have a point, and he's right to be frustrated about it, whether it's become an 'accepted' term or not. I hate people using the word 'fantastical', also because it's redundant. The word fantastic is still grammatically correct. 'Fantastical' is in the dictionary, but that still doesn't mean it's right. So go easy. As for your unloading on Krullboy ("Probably" the guy says), go right ahead, mate. __________________________One more thing, I think Johnny Depp is the best example at the moment of "character actor"/actor/star. I bet if you asked him though he'd just say actor.
Can someone please explain what the hell happened? I dont unders by Rogue_Leader	Jan 25th, 2006 12:16:07 AM
They claim he "Collapsed and died". How is this possible? He was always a little bit "heft" but never in a very unhealthy manner. I cant see him suffering a heart attack at such a young age, particularly a fatal one. Unless of course he was pre-disposed to such a event by a heart defect. The only other thing I can think of is drugs. However, I never thought of him as an addict.
Sure he was a dick in real life by MondoGundark	Jan 25th, 2006 12:16:57 AM
But assholes are people too. RIP Mr. Penn. Good luck.
No disrespect meant... by MondoGundark	Jan 25th, 2006 12:18:55 AM
I liked his brassy persona on screen as much as the next guy.
wtf by hiperaktiv	Jan 25th, 2006 12:24:58 AM
This fucking sucks beyond belief. Chris was such a cool and talented actor. fuck.
Holy crap by 24200124	Jan 25th, 2006 12:31:29 AM
So young. And fun to watch in "Footloose" as the yokel. That is the first movie i ever saw him in. This is shocking news, indeed.
In honor of Mr. Penn by Orionsangels	Jan 25th, 2006 12:33:50 AM
'Nice Guy Eddie': The chick got tired of him beatin' her so one night she walks in the guys bedroom and super glues his dick to his belly. Ambulance came and had to cut the prick loose. --- 'Mr. Pink': That ain't all that bad.--- 'Nice Guy Eddie': Oh yeah? How would you feel if every time you had to take a piss you had to do a hand stand?
Shakes, here is why I think "character actor" is a reasonable te by eraser_x	Jan 25th, 2006 12:34:23 AM
All movie characters are characters, but only some characters are main characters. So, I'm guessing that the generic term ("character") has here slowly gotten a secondary meaning of not-the-special-term (i.e., "merely a character and not a main character"). So, a "character actor" has come to mean "not a main-character actor", or "not a star". This kind of secondary meaning seems not uncommon with English. For example, in Congress, someone might say, "he is a citizen" to mean that he is "merely a citizen and not a senator or congressman". I'm sure we can find many, better examples of this kind of thing.
"Why don't you tell me what REALLY happened!" by Walterego	Jan 25th, 2006 12:41:38 AM
Chris Penn's great monologue at the climax of Reservior Dogs is the momnet that the tension is brought to a boil. Even before Joe walks in and pronounces sentence, you know that Mr. Orange is well and truly screwed. Nice Guy Eddie:Let me say this out loud, 'cause I wanna get it straight in my head. You're saying that Mr. Blonde was gonna kill you, then when we got back, he was going kill us, take the satchel of diamonds, and scram. I'm right about that, right? That's correct? That's your story? Mr. Orange: I swear on my mother's eternal soul that's what happened. Nice Guy Eddie: The man you just killed was just released from prison. He got caught at a company warehouse full of hot items. He could've fuckin' walked. All he had to do was say my dad's name, but he didn't; he kept his fucking mouth shut. And did his fuckin' time, and he did it like a man. He did four years for us. So, Mr. Orange, you're tellin' me this very good friend of mine, who did four years for my father, who in four years never made a deal, no matter what they dangled in front of him, you're telling me that now, that now this man is free, and we're making good on our commitment to him, he's just gonna decide, out of the fucking blue, to rip us off? (Seething with rage) Why don't you tell me what really happened? "
half vader, by the way, distinguishing between by eraser_x	Jan 25th, 2006 12:50:55 AM
"actor" and "star" would nicely remove the inherent redundancy of "character actor", but there'd still be Shakes' problem that stars are actors, too. By the way, it saddens me that the posters mostholy, arkitekt, freakemovie, iamnumber1 demonstrated no reading-comprehension skills whatsoever; they simply did not respond at all to what Shakes was getting at. If those posters were in English class with me in junior high school, the teacher would have reamed them a new asshole, as the cliche goes.
by Xorply	Jan 25th, 2006 01:02:50 AM
That is just fucking awful. It's a sad day.
Small Role In Footloose? by pants009	Jan 25th, 2006 01:05:51 AM
He was the number two guy. I've always loved Chris Penn. One of the true Hollywood Crazy.
i always wanted a Nice Guy Eddie Edition Reservoir Dogs DvD, he by mrgreentheplant	Jan 25th, 2006 01:11:00 AM
one of the most distinguishable voices in hollywood ever. you can just hear him saying "all right, mr. fucking compassion!"... i have tears in my eyes. sad news. so long
I knew Chris very well. by Uncapie	Jan 25th, 2006 01:16:03 AM
We used to hang out at Chez Jay's in Santa Monica. He was a troubled man. I saw him start fights in there but, then again he'd buy people drinks. I even staked him in a bet and won some money on the deal! Everytime I saw him he'd say, "How's your writing going?" Everytime! I went to high school with his brother Sean ( The Jeff Spicoli character was right on from the stoner surfers that went to Santa Monica High School.)I got to work with Chris in a film about two runaway kids which was written by Hammer scribe, Jimmy Sangster. It was a bad film. Blink and you missed it on tv. But, on that film, Chris, a thin Chris, and I got to be friends. He was just starting kick boxing lessons back then. If you want to send a condolence card, you can send it to CHEZ JAY RESTAURANT C/O CHRIS PENN FAMILY 1657 OCEAN AVENUE SANTA MONICA, CA. 90401 First round's on me, Chris. So long, pal.
What A Shock by ZombiKiller86	Jan 25th, 2006 01:20:18 AM
This is terrible. Just plain terrible. He was one of my favorite actors. His character of Nice Guy Eddie had some of the best lines in Reservoir Dogs.
ALL OF YOU... by Kingdaddy	Jan 25th, 2006 01:21:59 AM
Just CALM THE FUCK DOWN. A man died. Have some fucking respect. I hate it that I just saw the news and came to AICN to see what happened...and a lot of people wanna bust balls, and a lot of other people wanna crack jokes. Are you kidding me? Have you not had a family member or friend die? You are mortal as well...and if you want to keep up the cocky fucking attitude...have fun in nowhere...because you don't even deserve a purgatory or hell or your worst nightmares. Fucksticks.
ALL OF YOU... by Kingdaddy	Jan 25th, 2006 01:23:06 AM
Just CALM THE FUCK DOWN. A man died. Have some fucking respect. I hate it that I just saw the news and came to AICN to see what happened...and a lot of people wanna bust balls, and a lot of other people wanna crack jokes. Are you kidding me? Have you not had a family member or friend die? You are mortal as well...and if you want to keep up the cocky fucking attitude...have fun in nowhere...because you don't even deserve a purgatory or hell or your worst nightmares. Fucksticks.
Terrible news. by Psyclops	Jan 25th, 2006 01:33:03 AM
I know it's been said before but his performance in RESERVOIR DOGS was classic. The guy had an edge to him and it was always a pleasure to see him pop up in a bit part every now and then, even in lesser films like FIST OF THE NORTH STAR. He was a tough talker and a solid actor. Very sad to hear about his passing.
WTF!!!!!! Oh Shit. Can't believe it. by alucardvsdracula	Jan 25th, 2006 01:52:14 AM

Kingdaddy by eraser_x	Jan 25th, 2006 02:21:40 AM
Yes, many of us have had a "family member or friend die". But this is an aicn talkback made up of people most of whom I'm guessing are not friends and family of the Penns. If Chris Penn's family reads this talkback and gets upset that we're going off on tangents about etymology or whatever, then something is wrong with the world. I find it more than strange when random people get demonstrably sad and solemn at celebrity deaths and set up sloppy sidewalk memorials and demand to be admitted into the funerals, and cry for the TV cameras, etc. If Chris Penn were alive, maybe he would think such sanctimonious, overly-familiar fans have screws loose and need to lighten up. If he were an aicn talkbacker, he may want aicn talkbackers to be themselves and have fun, instead of character-acting like grief-stricken friends and family. If Jennifer Aniston breaks up with Brad Pitt, and it's okay to talkback about that, then it's equally okay to talkback when Chris Penn dies. It's all life, baby! When you are truly grown up, you don't need to look for poor excuses to play "grown up". By poor excuses, I mean you don't need to crash another family's grief-party.
"If you fucking beat this prick long enough, he'll tell you by newc0253	Jan 25th, 2006 02:27:08 AM
the most compelling argument against torture. and funny too.
Bill Simmons has a great term for a good character actor. by eraser_x	Jan 25th, 2006 02:34:04 AM
He calls such an actor a "'that guy'".
Nice to see "Fucksticks" is catching on... by Bubastis	Jan 25th, 2006 02:36:48 AM
Also, no love for "The Funeral"? WTF? Truly sad news.
"Hey look, it's Captain and Tenille! Of course, one of you w by Uncle_Les	Jan 25th, 2006 03:17:28 AM
Goddamn, this shit sucks. Peace Out.
"You're an actor!, ACT MOTHERFUCKER!!" by Malebolgia	Jan 25th, 2006 03:20:05 AM
so many favorite moments, will truly be missed.
Worst news that you get... by Koola_Norway	Jan 25th, 2006 03:34:26 AM
...is when young talents die. I've appreciated the work of Chris Penn all through my filmwatching 90s - and hearing about him now having died reminds me a lot about Ted Demme's death some years ago. He probably had a lot of great characters to come... My thoughts are with his brother Sean and the rest of his family and friends.. RIP.
Hey eraser_x, don't think Sean Penn won't write a long-w by Doc_Strange	Jan 25th, 2006 03:45:41 AM
I mean look at what he wrote to Matt and Trey of South Park. Man's got no sense of humor anymore. But that's not to say I'm dissing his bro, who was a totally underrated actor, in my opinion. I just can't stand, or respect Sean Penn.
Suck ass start to a day. by KarmicRelief	Jan 25th, 2006 05:34:15 AM
I'm completely bummed. Loved the dude in "Best of the Best" and almost everything else I ever saw him in. Damn. We were just reminiscing on "Footloose" yesterday, too. RIP.
Does this mean Seans whole personality will change and he'll by Hell_Bender	Jan 25th, 2006 06:00:51 AM
Oh wait. R.I.P Chris Penn.
Stifler's Dad... by DanielKurland	Jan 25th, 2006 06:04:04 AM
I was always told that Tim Allen was supposed/did play him but was cut out. Does anyone know the story behind this? Or whether it in fact was Chris Penn.
Absoutly Wonderful in the "The Boy's Club (1997)" by irc-Hollywood	Jan 25th, 2006 06:40:13 AM
directed by John Fawcett who would go on to direct Ginger Snaps and The Dark, its a great little movie. "Three teenage boys in small-town Southern Ontario are thrilled when Luke Cooper, a mysterious American fugitive with a gunshot wound in his leg, decides to crash their secret hideout. Luke tells them that he's a cop on the run from corrupt colleagues, and swears them to silence. As he recuperates, he becomes their buddy and confidante. By the time the boys realize Luke is not who he pretends to be, they're in way over their heads." go check it out, great performance form Penn.
RIP by Tony Mike Hall	Jan 25th, 2006 06:41:32 AM
I'm sorry to read this.
Underrated, sure, but let's not kid ourselves- the most tale by The Wrong Guy	Jan 25th, 2006 06:44:00 AM
It sucks that he's dead, though. He was fantastic when the likes of Quentin gave him a chance to shine. Sadly, that didn't happen enough, though, and he had to endure B-grade status for too damn long.
And... by Tony Mike Hall	Jan 25th, 2006 06:44:42 AM
My favorite performance of his, personally, was Abel Ferrara's The Funeral - he brought his A-game to that film, the sex/rape scene in particular. What a bummer this is.
Nice Guy Eddie dead? by stvnhthr	Jan 25th, 2006 07:09:09 AM
This just sucks. Nothing else to say.
RIP Chris Penn, and thanks for the memories by Peven	Jan 25th, 2006 07:30:03 AM
this is some sad news indeed, and my heart really goes out to his family. 43 is way too young to leave this world.
"Beethoven's 2nd" by Anna Valerious	Jan 25th, 2006 07:49:23 AM
Tell me you guys out there wouldn't want to be pushed around by a braless Debi Mazar.
That...just...sucks by chaos731	Jan 25th, 2006 08:15:53 AM
...and that's all that can be said. He was a helluva good actor, and he always seemed to be a pretty decent fellow. It's hard to mourn for someone whom I knew so little about (aside from his screenwork), but that doesn't make it suck any less. RIP Chris Penn. Now go take care of Joe.
I even loved his work in the short-lived BROTHERHOOD OF POLAND, by Roguewriter	Jan 25th, 2006 08:20:17 AM
...that waylaid David Kelley production a couple seasons back. Bad news. RIP, Nice Guy.
Awwwww man!!! So very very shocked!!! Waaay to young! by Big_Bubbaloola	Jan 25th, 2006 08:32:41 AM
My thoughts go to his folks and family. A very underrated actor. He will be missed! I was just thinking about him the other day when an advert for the 'Footloose' stage show aired. RIP.
RIP man we'll miss you by mikey mike	Jan 25th, 2006 08:39:34 AM

This is very sad... by JAGUART	Jan 25th, 2006 09:00:34 AM
As a character actor, he was the mortar between the bricks- and damned if he won't be missed.
The late Chris Penn's label as Character Actor by Chishu_Ryu	Jan 25th, 2006 09:07:02 AM
A "character actor", particularly in our current movie culture, is an actor who usually plays the same stereotypical roles because they play that particular stereotypical role well. This is why "character actors" often fit supporting roles. Their role does not allow much character range, as it is usually a caricature. For example: a tough guy, a nerd, a happy cheerleader. Again, as very little range is allowed for "character actor" roles, since they are fitting a sort of caricature, they usually do not play the starring role in a film. Many times, "character actors" are type-cast. For instance, although the late great Jimmy Stewart played many different characters in his career, he was not a "character actor." The studio guys did not say, oh we need a bum here, let's call Jimmy Stewart for that. His characters were the star of the show. If you are the "star", it usually means one must show a broad range of facets. The same could be said of Toshiro Mifune. Now, someone like John Wayne, while he did not have as much range as Jimmy Stewart, was not a "character actor" either. Every film he was in was designed for him. He did not play "roles", like the bumbling cowboy in "Searchers," or a Lee Marvin type of character, as much as he simply played himself. Sean Penn is not a "character actor" either, as you can find him playing many different roles, and is not called in to play a particular role. Johnny Depp is not a "character actor", either. Being stars, they are not "pigeon-holed" into particular limiting stero-typical roles. Again, that's why "character actors" are usually in supporting roles. So, who are good examples of "character actors"? I believe Agnes Moorehead, who played Kane's mother, in "Citizen Kane" was a "character actor." She usually played a stereo-typical aloof older woman. Lee Marvin was a borderline "character actor", as he usually always played a tough bad guy cowboy or military man, to the point that he spoofed himself in "Cat Ballou." As far as current maintstream Hollywood goes, I think Hugo Weaving might be considered a character actor, until we start seeing him in more three-dimensional featured roles. He was almost there with Elrond, from LOTR. So, was Chris Penn a "character actor"? In the few mainstream films I saw him in, I think I only remember him as playing obnoxious tough guys(very well), most notably in "Reservoir Dogs." I don't think he was ever placed in multi-faceted feature roles like his brother Sean was. So, yes, I think this would characterize the late Chris Penn as a "character actor." Rest in peace, Mr. Penn, and thanks for the memorable movie scenes...
Stifler's dad by Big Jim	Jan 25th, 2006 09:08:19 AM
Chris Penn did play Stifler's dad in American Pie 2. But the test audiences didn't like it (it also tied to Oz cheating on his girlfriend which made the movie too "Dawson's Creek"). So everything relating to Stifler's dad was cut and they reshot some scenes but with Stifler's brother instead.
"...it's casual..." by zer0cool2k2	Jan 25th, 2006 09:40:38 AM
Just caught a few minutes of Footloose last night, after seeing his Entourage ep a couple of days ago. The end of "Best of the Best" still chokes me up.
First of all... by Kingdaddy	Jan 25th, 2006 09:50:25 AM
I'm not trying to crash anyone's "grief-party". I'm simply calling out punks who wanna hide behind their keyboard to make a 12 yr old's joke about a guy's death. As for this comment,"If Jennifer Aniston breaks up with Brad Pitt, and it's okay to talkback about that, then it's equally okay to talkback when Chris Penn dies. It's all life, baby!" I concur. So he died. Let's all laugh about it and talk about how fat he was and what a terrible actor he was. It's the concept. Come to a movie discussion board to find out what happened and discuss, not just to mock a real world death. At funerals I love to talk about what latest celeb couple just broke up...honor the dead? Nah...I've got scoop!!! It's all life baby!!!
Character actors by Philaspenser	Jan 25th, 2006 10:01:04 AM
I don't know, but Chishu's take on character actors is opposite to my understanding of the definition. For me, it was character actors who usually got the more subtle, multi-faceted roles, the roles with more depth and complexity. Leading actors fulfull a different function: be the hero, be the main funny guy, etc. In other words, just be the center of attention, not necessarily complex, which can be left to the supporting "character" roles. Of course, the ARE exceptions. Many lead-role actors bring some complexity to their characters, and many character actors get stuck playing the same type of role (the "quirky" one, the intellectual one, etc.). But usually it's the handsome faces who get the lead, often one-note, roles, and the talented, normal looking guys who get the meatier character roles.
thanks for the answer by Shakes	Jan 25th, 2006 10:10:25 AM
Wow, I never would have thought my one little question would have inspired a somewhate venomous sub-topic on a message board. To clarify, I just didn't know what it meant, I wasn't pointing out any redundancy in the term. I'd just seen it all over the place lately and figured an AICN message board would be a place to finally figure it out.
terrible news by MiserableRainGod	Jan 25th, 2006 10:10:39 AM
This is really sad news. Really a downer. This guy was a ton 'o fun. Best wishes to his friends and family, and all the fans affected by the loss. Time to play San Andreas again, maybe?
Sounds like it was an OD by Spice-Orange	Jan 25th, 2006 10:48:08 AM
Why cant celebrities control themselves?! retarded. i guess you get bored with all the money and fame. ugh. terrible loss. Who did he play in GTA:SA?
So any details on cause of death? by minderbinder	Jan 25th, 2006 10:55:57 AM
People already have speculated, they should put the rumors to rest as soon as they can.
aicn obit section by reckni	Jan 25th, 2006 10:59:54 AM
So many fallen of late, makes one wonder who's next to be featured on the AICN home page. Nice Guy Eddie ruled.
saw him on TV a week or two ago.... by Manaqua	Jan 25th, 2006 11:43:42 AM
...not sure what show it was, but it was one of the dozens of CSI type shows I dont pay attention too. Anyway, my first thought was DAMN, that man did not look well. Overweight and worn looking. Maybe living a bit of the hard life after hours? Wouldn;t shock me if the coroners report comes up with some alcohol or drugs or both....M
Make up your minds! by myspoonistoobig	Jan 25th, 2006 12:45:43 PM
He was 40! I've seen like five different ages listed all over the place.
Salut, CP by RaulMonkey	Jan 25th, 2006 12:46:49 PM
Appreciated your skills; you brought joy into the lives of many.
Kingdaddy: "At funerals I love to talk about what latest celeb c by eraser_x	Jan 25th, 2006 12:51:52 PM
Uh, Kingdaddy. This is not the funeral. I don't think you're invited to the funeral. Sorry.
A TOTAL SWEETHEART by cocolopez	Jan 25th, 2006 01:01:46 PM
but I'd have to say it's ludicrous to say he was the "most talented of the Penns"- Sean is one of the most talented actors of his generation and a fantastic director as well... Chris though- loved the guy- had such a personality on screen that you felt as if you knew the guy personally- my favorite Chris Penn moment besides the obvious ones (Nice Guy Eddie, True Romance, At Close Range, Entourage...) is on the Reservoir Dogs disc when he's talking about his experiences with the also late Lawrence Tierney- it's all the more poignant now... R.I.P. Chris...
Why is there no DVD issue for "The Wild Life"? by fiester	Jan 25th, 2006 01:54:43 PM
It's a hilarious little '80s flick by Cameron Crowe with Chris Penn. I am very sad to hear of his passing. I enjoyed him tremendously in every role he's ever been in (which is far more than I can say about his brother). Rest In Peace.
Nice Guy Eddie Rests Easy by RobinP	Jan 25th, 2006 01:59:23 PM
So long Mr Penn, thanks for the memories. Your legacy is on many an AICN Talkbacker's shelf.
Go and see Short Cuts now! by Fatal Discharge	Jan 25th, 2006 02:27:13 PM
....one of my favorite films of all time and Chris is great in it. Altman's film is amazing - in parts comedy, drama, murder mystery, romance...oh and Julianne Moore's infamous 5-minute full-on naked scene. It's a great screenplay about how people impact other's lives, how fate can be cruel or kind...and how in reality evil people sometimes get away and stories are never wrapped up like in movies. After Chris was in Reservoir Dogs, True Romance and Short Cuts all within a year, I thought he would go on to a great career but sadly in the last decade I lost track of him. I would also recommend The Music Of Chance (great gambling movie with James Spader), Imaginary Crimes (with Harvey Keitel), and 2 where he had his biggest roles - Deceiver (greatly overlooked film with Renee Zellwegger, Tim Roth and Ellen Burstyn), and The Funeral (with Christopher Walken, back when Abel Ferrara was making great films). Oh, and IMBD says Chris was only 40 (man, I turn 40 this year too). We should send our love to Sean and Michael... it's sad that in a talented family like these three who've made art out of wrestling with their inner demons that Chris would succumb to them. R.I.P.
The Zer0 dictionary describes "character Actor" as: by zer0cool2k2	Jan 25th, 2006 03:25:05 PM
William Fichtner
Heartfelt condolences by Poetamelie	Jan 25th, 2006 04:26:53 PM
To Chris Penn's family, friends, and those who were fortunate to work with him in the industry, I offer my prayers and warm thoughts. What a very sad thing to happen to a man so young. Peaceful crossing, Chris.
Let's Not Make Assumptions by Barron34	Jan 25th, 2006 05:20:14 PM
Don't assume that Chris Penn died from drug-related causes. Even though the guy was in his 40s, he was heavy-set. He could have just had a heart-attack. While it is not very common for someone so young to just suddenly die from heart disease, it is also not unheard of. I myself have in fact known people who have died early of heart attacks, with absolutely no drug abuse history whatsoever. Regardless, though, even if substance abuse was involved, it is always tragic for someone to die so early, whatever the cause. Let's not make judgements about the guy. He was a talented actor, and his death is very tragic. My condolences go out to his family.
Of course it was an overdose, jesus are you people THAT naive? I by Anchoriite	Jan 25th, 2006 08:14:05 PM
It was a drugs overdose, that much is clear.
who the hell said a character actor "by definition" specializes by freak2thec0re	Jan 25th, 2006 09:38:04 PM
don't say "by definition" if you're obviously not sure. From someone who's roomate went studied acting for four years, let me settle this. A character actor transforms himself into other characters. That's what most actors do. Many don't. Will Smith pretty much plays himself in every role he does. So does Adam Sandler for the most part. Samuel L. Jackson. Tom Cruise (for the most part). It has nothing at all to do with having lead or supporting roles or whatever. People who are charismatic and likeable enough to simply play themselves on screen are cast to play themselves. Character actors transform themselves into the the character the writer created
Umm...eraser_x? by Kingdaddy	Jan 25th, 2006 11:13:35 PM
Boy, it sounds like you were friends with him so you have the only right to say it sucks he died. Well then, YOU ARE RIGHT..."Uh, Kingdaddy. This is not the funeral. I don't think you're invited to the funeral. Sorry." I guess I'm a total douchebag for telling people to respect his death. Starfucker.
By the way... by Kingdaddy	Jan 25th, 2006 11:15:24 PM
I haven't heard the latest on Brad and Angie...I'd love for you to fill me in...but, as you pointed out, I won't be at the funeral so I can't here your musings. Hope you impress!!!
kingdaddy by eraser_x	Jan 25th, 2006 11:48:06 PM
You should've quit while you were still respectable, and we just had a slight difference of opinion. But you went ahead and typed your last two posts. Those two posts are just awful! Yikes! I feel bad for provoking you into make those posts. No matter. I agree with much of your sentiment. There's no need to disrespect a dead person. Next time, I hope you won't let people like me fluster you into making bad posts and bad arguments. Keep a level head, kingdaddy. Peace!
ummm...okay... by Kingdaddy	Jan 25th, 2006 11:53:38 PM
I guess responding to your snipes doesn't agree with you...you must not like it when people directly cut and paste your comments and respond. Flustered? No. Amused by trolls like you? Always.
Hmm... kingdaddy by eraser_x	Jan 26th, 2006 12:02:01 AM
It seems that you still think your two posts were decent, and not cringe-inducing and embarrassing as I saw them. Okay. Good luck!
Thank you! by Kingdaddy	Jan 26th, 2006 01:24:35 AM
I was wondering when someone would release an amazing diatribe on the common internet posting...and in such a succint way. This battle is done. Read the history. I only stated, hours after his death, that I didn't appreciate the mocking of Penn's death. I never pretended to be his friend. I was only upset that I looked at the forum to see HOW he died, only to see some people mocking his life. If you look at the forum, MOST people are signing on to say RIP and Farewell. We are not crashing a funeral...we are not acting like we are friends with him...we are film lovers...and in our forum...we say goodbye.
But... by Kingdaddy	Jan 26th, 2006 01:27:02 AM
Be a troll. Mock people who mourn the deaths of others. That's fine. Do not act like you know, or give a shit, about others thoughts. Judge me for MY posts??? Get a fucking life and make YOUR OWN comments without referencing others...Good luck to you and yours...God forbid you have any.
A sad day for fans who loved a rather enjoyable actor. by SouthSide_2010	Jan 26th, 2006 08:03:17 AM
Damn, it's a real tragedy. I hope he's in a better place. R.I.P.
R.I.P. by R.C. the "Wise"	Jan 26th, 2006 11:32:45 AM

He was 310 pounds! by Fatal Discharge	Jan 26th, 2006 02:06:27 PM
They said that on ET last night. I hadn't seen his recent films but they showed interview with him from Starsky & Hutch premier I think it was and his face was so fat, yikes. Even if he wasn't doing drugs currently, prior drug use will weaken your heart I believe...and carrying around 310 pounds could've been stress enough for it to give out.
Anchorite by Barron34	Jan 26th, 2006 06:22:02 PM
So far, the reports are that Penn died "a natural death". Toxicology tests normally take weeks before definitive results are available. Penn may well have died of a heart attack, or even a stroke, and the coroner will still wait to make an official determination of cause of death until those toxicology reports come back so that drugs can be ruled out. This is hardly being naive. It is just being cautious and not rushing to judgement. I think it is ridiculous to assume that someone died of a drug overdose just because they were relatively young and in the film business in Hollywood. People die natural deaths all the time, even people in their forties. Chris Penn was obviously not in very good physical shape regarding his weight. So, it is not naive to take it on face value when the first report is that he died of natural causes. Regardless of whether the final toxicology reports find substances in his system or not, though, his death was tragic. The guy was a good actor, and obviously had a lot of good friends, family, colleagues, and fans. Dying in one's forties is too young, whatever the cause may be...
This is indeed sad by ewokstew	Jan 26th, 2006 09:04:02 PM
We'll miss you, Chris.
Overweight people often drop dead at a young age by Kentucky Colonel	Jan 27th, 2006 12:33:08 AM
Tragedy....goddamned tragedy. FACT: fat people will often just fall over dead. The human heart can only take so much, and sometimes it just says "Fuck it, I'm outta here" (wake up call anyone?). Goodnight Chris. See you in rerun hell on HBO and Cinemax.

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