Sean Penn
Sean Penn
by Jacki Garfinkel
Role: Harvey Milk in Milk
Age: 48
How he got here: Sean made an appearance as an extra in a 1974 episode of Little House on the Prairie, because his father directed some of the episodes. In 1982, he starred in his famous stoner role of Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Who he has to thank: The real Harvey Milk, the gay activist and politicitician who Sean plays in Milk.
Awards so far: Academy award
NEXT : Brad Pitt 
