Brother-in-law of Aimee Mann

In attendance at his funeral were Robin Wright Penn, Sean Penn, Mark Ruffalo, Jack Nicholson, James Gandolfini, Charlie Sheen, Tim Robbins, Tom Sizemore Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Madsen.

Son of director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan.

Brother of Sean Penn

Brother-in-law of Robin Wright Penn

Former brother-in-law of Madonna.

Vicki Roberts hosted a private screening of the movie "Vice" which was dedicated to the memory of Chris Penn and which was attended by his mother, Eileen Ryan.

Drank only Bookers bourbon. Liked to drink in the afternoon at burlesque great Betty Rowland`s 217 bar in Santa Monica, California.

In attendance at his funeral were Robin Wright Penn, Sean Penn, Mark Ruffalo, Adrian Pasdar, Jack Nicholson, James Gandolfini, Charlie Sheen, Tim Robbins, Tom Sizemore, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Madsen.

Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 Slauson Ave., Culver City, California (Los Angeles County). Section CC Tier 54 near father Leo Penn`s site.

Had a black belt in karate.

Started acting at age 12 at the Loft Studio in Los Angeles and training under acting guru Peggy Feury.

Originally had role in American Pie 2 (2001) as Stiffler`s dad but the scenes were cut since they were not deemed to fit in with the original movie (Source: Beneath the Crust: American Pie 2 (2001)).

Was in three different movies with close-range shootout scenes at the end (Reservoir Dogs (1992), True Romance (1993), and Corky Romano (2001)).

Brother-in-law of Robin Wright Penn and Aimee Mann

Appeared with his brother Sean Penn in At Close Range (1986), in which their actress mother, Eileen Ryan, played their grandmother!

Brother of musician Michael Penn.

Brother of Sean Penn, Son of director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan.