| First Name | Chris |
| Last Name | Penn |
| Full Name at Birth | Christopher Shannon Penn |
| Other Names | Matthew Chris Penn |
| Age | 40 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | October 10, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| Date of Death | January 24, 2006 |
| Location of Death | Santa Monica, CA |
| Cause of Death | Non-Specific Cardiomyopathy |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Build | Large |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, CA (expelled) |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Nice Guy Eddie on Reservoir Dogs |
Christopher Shannon "Chris" Penn (October 10, 1965 – January 24, 2006) was an American film and television actor known for his roles in such films as The Wild Life, Reservoir Dogs, Footloose, Rush Hour, True Romance, All the Right Moves and Pale Rider.
Selected Chris Penn film and TV show credits: