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DetailsAKA:
Robin Wright-Penn,
Robin Wright,
Robin Gayle Wright
Nationality:
American Birthdate:
04/08/1966 Birthplace:
Dallas, Texas, United States biography
Actress Robin Wright Penn’s earliest credits – a stint as a teen model and an Emmy-nominated turn on the daytime soap “Santa Barbara” (NBC, 1983-1994) – belied her status as one of the most dependable and versatile actresses of the late 1990s and early 2000s. She achieved the dream of many performers by balancing regular appearances in Hollywood blockbusters like “The Princess Bride” (1987) and “Forrest Gump” (1994), with more independent-minded features like “The Crossing Guard” (1995), “The Pledge” (2001) and “Nine Lives” (2005). Penn’s co-star in several of these projects was acclaimed
CreditsmilestonesYear
Milestone
Born in Dallas, Texas; moved with mother to California when parents divorced
1980
Began modeling at age 14
1984
TV debut on the series, "The Yellow Rose"
1984
First significant role, playing Kelly Capwell on the NBC daytime soap, "Santa Barbara"; earned three Daytime Emmy nominations
1986
Feature film debut, "Hollywood Vice Squad"
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