Hopper Penn Explained

Hopper Penn
Birth Name:Hopper Jack Penn
Birth Date:1993 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2011–present

Hopper Jack Penn[1] [2] (born August 6, 1993)[3] is an American actor.[4] He has appeared in the films Signs of Love (2022) and Devil's Peak (2023).[5]

Early life

Penn was born to parents Sean Penn and Robin Wright in Los Angeles, California.[6] [7] [8] His sister is Dylan Penn.[9] [10] He was named after actors Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson.[11] His father almost named him "Steak."[12] [13] [14] Penn has admitted that his parents' "rocky" relationship took a toll on him.[15] He spent his childhood in Ross, California and moved to Los Angeles in 2009, following his parents' separation.[16] [17] [18]

Career

Penn portrayed Morgan Fairchild Williams, the real life cousin of filmmaker Michael Maxxis, opposite Paz de la Huerta and Rosanna Arquette in Maxxis' 2020 film Puppy Love.[16] [19] [20] While preparing for the role, Penn lived with Williams in his apartment.[21] [22]

In 2021, Penn played Nick in Flag Day, which stars his father and his sister.[23]

In 2022, he portrayed Frankie in Signs of Love, in which he reunited with his sister and Arquette.[24]

In 2023, Penn played Jacob McNeely opposite his mother and Billy Bob Thornton in Devil's Peak.[25]

Penn also played the lead in the 2023 short film Let Me Go (The Right Way), which was written by Owen King and Destry Spielberg and directed by the latter.[26] [27]

Personal life

In March 2013, it was reported that Penn was caught on video shouting racist and homophobic slurs at a paparazzo while entering a Beverly Hills building with his father.[28] He later issued an apology: "I was accosted by paparazzi and made to feel like an animal — threatened and under attack, but that does not condone my own actions. I deeply regret my choice of words."[29]

On April 4, 2018, Penn and his then girlfriend, actress Uma von Wittkamp, were arrested in Nebraska for drug possession after police pulled them over for failing to signal.[30] [31] They were taken to Hamilton County Jail in Aurora, Nebraska.[32] Then they were released from jail on April 5 after posting bond.[33] [34] [35] He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor.[36]

Penn has admitted having an addiction to crystal meth and has gone to rehab.[15] [37] He credits his father for overcoming his drug addiction.[38]

He has stated in 2023 that he does not consider himself a nepo baby.[39] [40] [41] [42]

As of May 2023, he has been in a relationship with actress Zoe Bleu Sidel, who co-starred with him in Signs of Love.[43]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Back in the GameCowboyShort film
2014The Men of Santa MuerteWillShort film
2015Endings, Inc.RustyShort film
2016The Last FaceBilly Boggs
2017Life BoatUnknownShort film
2017War MachineNick Farrenberg
2018Between WorldsRick
2019The ArrangementUnknownShort film
2020Puppy LoveMorganAlso producer
2021Flag DayNick Vogel
2021The CleanerTrent
2022Let Me Go the Right WayAidenShort film
2022Signs of LoveFrankie
2022Night of the CootersSweetsShort film
2023Devil's PeakJacob
2023The Good MotherDucky

Notes and References

  1. News: Associated Press. Hopper Penn, girlfriend released from Nebraska jail. April 6, 2018. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. July 3, 2023.
  2. Petrarca. Emilia. At Ease, Ladies: Hopper Jack Penn, Sean and Robin Wright's Son, Gets a Modeling Contract. November 22, 2016. W. July 3, 2023.
  3. Beck. Lia. All About Sean Penn and Robin Wright's 2 Kids. April 3, 2023. People. July 3, 2023.
  4. Sun. Rebecca. Rep Sheet Roundup: ICM Signs Hopper Penn. September 19, 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. July 3, 2023.
  5. Web site: Swann. Erik. Sean Penn And Robin Wright's Actor Son Hopper Has A Blunt Comment About Nepo Babies. February 26, 2023. CinemaBlend. July 3, 2023.
  6. Web site: Hopper Penn, girlfriend released from Nebraska jail. April 6, 2018. Associated Press. July 5, 2023.
  7. News: Mulkerrins. Jane. Why Hopper Penn, the son of Sean Penn and Robin Wright, is swapping acting for the kitchen. April 8, 2018. The Daily Telegraph. July 3, 2023. subscription.
  8. Web site: Wilhelmina's Celebrity Division Adds Hopper Penn To Roster. November 16, 2016. PR Newswire. July 3, 2023.
  9. News: Paton. Elizabeth. Sound Bite: Dylan and Hopper Penn at Milan Fashion Week. February 25, 2016. The New York Times. July 3, 2023.
  10. Web site: Ceneviva. Alex. Sean Penn's Son Has Grown Up To Be His Father's Twin. May 24, 2023. TheList.com. July 3, 2023.
  11. Web site: Associated Press. Hopper Penn, girlfriend released from Nebraska jail. April 7, 2018. Taiwan News. July 3, 2023.
  12. Web site: Khoo. Isabelle. Hopper Penn Reveals How He Got His Name. June 15, 2016. HuffPost. July 3, 2023.
  13. Web site: Martin. Annie. Sean Penn wanted to name son 'Steak' due to love of meat. June 15, 2016. United Press International. July 3, 2023.
  14. Web site: Willis. Jackie. Sean Penn's Son Hopper Reveals the Insane Name His Dad Almost Gave Him. June 15, 2016. KARE (TV). July 3, 2023.
  15. Marquina. Sierra. Sean Penn's Son Hopper, 23, Opens Up About Battling Crystal Meth, Getting Ultimatum From Dad. March 16, 2017. Us Weekly. July 3, 2023.
  16. News: Rotter. Joshua. Rosanna Arquette, Hopper Penn team up in 'Puppy Love'. February 2, 2021. San Francisco Examiner. July 3, 2023.
  17. Web site: Ross. Martha. Sean Penn's son Hopper arrested in drug case; grew up in Marin. April 6, 2018. Marin Independent Journal. July 3, 2023. subscription.
  18. News: Associated Press. Hopper Penn, girlfriend released from Nebraska jail. April 6, 2018. The Seattle Times. July 3, 2023.
  19. Web site: Hipes. Patrick. Hopper Penn & Paz De La Huerta To Topline Indie 'Puppy Love'. March 15, 2017. Deadline Hollywood. July 3, 2023.
  20. McNary. Dave. Hopper Penn, Paz de la Huerta to Star in Dramatic Comedy 'Puppy Love'. March 15, 2017. Variety. July 3, 2023.
  21. News: Griwkowsky. Fish. $3-million feature starring Hopper Penn to shoot in Edmonton. March 15, 2017. Edmonton Journal. July 3, 2023.
  22. Web site: Morrison. Kent. 'Puppy Love' feature film based in Edmonton. March 23, 2017. Global News. July 4, 2023.
  23. Yuma. Jennifer. 'Flag Day' Trailer Showcases Sean Penn's On and Off-Screen Family. July 28, 2021. Variety. July 4, 2023.
  24. Hopewell. John. Barraclough. Leo. Thriller 'Signs of Love,' Starring Hopper Jack Penn, Dylan Penn, Zoe Bleu, Rosanna Arquette, Picked Up by Blue Fox (Exclusive). October 29, 2021. Variety. July 3, 2023.
  25. Travis. Emlyn. Robin Wright and son Hopper Penn play a conflicted mother-son duo in Devil's Peak trailer. February 9, 2023. Entertainment Weekly. July 3, 2023.
  26. Web site: Watel. Stephanie. New Thriller Let Me Go (The Right Way) Has Hopper Penn Grasping For Sanity. March 1, 2023. MovieWeb. July 3, 2023.
  27. Web site: Villei. Matt. 'Let Me Go (The Right Way)' Trailer Shows Hopper Penn Fighting With Reality [Exclusive]]. February 27, 2023. Collider. July 3, 2023.
  28. News: Thompson. Arienne. Sean Penn's son hurls racist, homophobic slurs at paparazzo. March 27, 2013. USA Today. July 3, 2023.
  29. Web site: Hyman. Vicki. Sean Penn's son Hopper sorry for hurling epithets at paparazzo. March 28, 2013. NJ.com. July 3, 2023.
  30. Hearon. Sarah. Sean Penn and Robin Wright's Son Hopper Penn Arrested for Drug Possession. April 5, 2018. Us Weekly. July 3, 2023.
  31. News: Ross. Martha. Sean Penn's tough love speech apparently didn't work: Hopper Penn arrested on drug charges. April 5, 2018. The Mercury News. July 3, 2023.
  32. Web site: Park. Andrea. Hopper Penn arrested in Nebraska for drug possession. April 6, 2018. CBS News. July 3, 2023.
  33. Web site: Hopper Penn, Son of Sean Penn, Robin Wright, Released From Nebraska Jail Following Drug Arrest. April 6, 2018. WTVJ. July 3, 2023.
  34. Web site: Hopper Penn, girlfriend released from Nebraska jail. April 6, 2018. KSNW. July 3, 2023.
  35. Web site: Associated Press. Hopper Penn, girlfriend released from Nebraska jail. April 7, 2018. WHAS-TV. July 3, 2023.
  36. News: Associated Press. Hopper Penn, son of Sean Penn and Robin Wright, settles Nebraska drug case. June 21, 2018. USA Today. July 3, 2023.
  37. Web site: Reilly. Kaitlin. Sean Penn's Son Hopper Talks Crystal Meth Addiction. March 16, 2017. Refinery29. July 3, 2023.
  38. News: Ross. Martha. Sean Penn's son Hopper: Dad's ultimatum saved me from crystal meth addiction. March 17, 2017. The Mercury News. July 3, 2023. subscription.
  39. Web site: Tinoco. Armando. Hopper Penn Says He's Not A "Nepo Baby" & Doesn't Care If People Think He Is. February 25, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. July 3, 2023.
  40. Web site: Seitz. Loree. Sean Penn and Robin Wright's Son Doesn't 'Give a S—' If People Think He's a Nepo Baby: 'I'm Not'. February 26, 2023. TheWrap. July 3, 2023.
  41. Web site: Alter. Ethan. Hopper Penn on acting opposite mom Robin Wright in 'Devil's Peak' and why he rejects the 'nepo baby' label: 'I don't give a s***, because I'm not one'. February 23, 2023. Yahoo!. July 3, 2023.
  42. Web site: Kahn. Zeba. Sean Penn's son Hopper doesn't identify as a "nepo baby" and doesn't care if people think he is. February 27, 2023. WION. July 3, 2023.
  43. News: Sean Penn's son Hopper and Rosanna Arquette's daughter confirm romance!. May 8, 2023. Longview News-Journal. July 3, 2023.

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