Biography
Who is Sean Gunn?
Early life and education
Sean Gunn was born in St. Louis, United States, on May 22, 1974. He grew up as part of a large family with parents Leota Gunn and James Gunn Sr. He has several siblings, including filmmaker James Gunn. Sean attended St. Louis University High School and graduated in 1992.
Following high school, Sean continued his education in the theatre. He attended The Theatre School at DePaul University and graduated in 1996. These early studies laid the groundwork for his future career in television and film acting.
Career highlights
Sean began his on-screen career in the mid-nineties with a role in the movie Tromeo and Juliet. In 2000, he appeared on the television series Gilmore Girls. He started as a guest star playing Mick, a cable installer. Producers brought him back as the eccentric resident Kirk Gleason, and he remained a regular cast member until the series ended in 2007.
In addition to Gilmore Girls, Sean has appeared in many other television shows and films. He played Kraglin Obfonteri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in 2017, and Avengers: Endgame in 2019. He also performed motion capture work for the character of Rocket in those films. His film credits further include roles in The Suicide Squad and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Family and personal life
Sean comes from a creatively active family. His brother James Gunn is a well-known director and writer, and Sean frequently appears in his brother's film and television productions. These projects include the Guardians of the Galaxy series and other related comic book adaptations.
In his personal life, Sean married actress and film director Natasha Halevi in 2019. The couple resides in the United States while Sean continues his work as a film actor and television actor.
Birthday and age
Sean Gunn was born on May 22, 1974, which makes Sean 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Sean shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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