Biography
Who is Penn Badgley?
Early life and background
Penn Dayton Badgley was born on November 1, 1986, in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents are Duff Badgley and Lynne Murphy. During his childhood, his father worked as a newspaper reporter and a carpenter. His mother was active in local organizations and later started a jewelry business. Penn attended Woolridge Elementary, St. Christopher's School in Richmond, and Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma.
Acting career beginnings
Penn moved to California with his mother to pursue acting at age 11. He initially found work doing voice-overs for Hollywood radio stations. His first professional credits included voice acting for the video games Mario Golf 64 and Mario Tennis 64. Soon after, he appeared on television shows such as Will and Grace, Daddio, and The Brothers Garcia.
Rise to fame and major roles
In 2007, Penn Badgley was cast as Dan Humphrey in the teen drama Gossip Girl. The show became a major success and ran until 2012. Critics praised his performance, and he received several Teen Choice Award nominations for the role. Following this success, he appeared in films like The Stepfather, Easy A, and Margin Call.
Music and other projects
Outside of acting, Penn is involved in music. He formed a band that released songs under the name MOTHXR. Their debut album, titled Centerfold, was released in 2016 through the labels Kitsuné and Washington Square Music. The Guardian review of the album noted its genuine drama and strong musical hooks.
Personal life and activism
Penn Badgley was previously in relationships with Blake Lively and Zoë Kravitz. He began dating singer Domino Kirke in 2014, and the two were married at a New York courthouse on February 27, 2017. He and Domino Kirke have one child together named James Badgley.
Birthday and age
Penn Badgley was born on November 1, 1986, which makes Penn 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Penn shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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