Chris Penn

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Characters played by Chris Penn

"Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot — Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Son of crime boss Joe Cabot. Inexperienced but involved in the heist aftermath.

Clive — Rush Hour (1998)

Associate or informant encountered during the investigation.

Arthur Relyea — Mulholland Falls (1996)

A member of Hoover's LAPD detective squad who helps investigate the death of Allison Pond. Relyea shares guard duty with Eddie Hall when Jimmy Fields is being protected, yet Fields is killed during that watch. His role connects the squad's routine investigation to the conspiracy surrounding the hidden films.

Sheriff Dollard — To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

A corrupt and aggressive local sheriff who assaults Vida during a traffic stop. He later hunts down the queens but is ultimately humiliated and driven out by the united townspeople.

Willard — Footloose (1984)

Ren's clumsy but fiercely loyal best friend in Bomont.

Peter Romano — Corky Romano (2001)

Peter is Corky's brother and part of the Romano family, making him unsuitable for secretly entering the FBI. Along with Paulie, he attempts to cast Corky out when Corky challenges the family's treatment of him. During the confrontation, Corky reveals that Peter is homosexual, changing the family's understanding of its internal tensions.

Josh LaHood — Pale Rider (1985)

Coy LaHood's son, who tries to intimidate Preacher by sending Club against him. Josh later shows Megan Wheeler the mining operation and attempts to rape her, but Preacher intervenes, disarms him, and shoots him through the hand. His actions intensify the conflict between the LaHood family and Preacher.

Travis Brickley — Best of the Best (1989)

American martial artist competing in the international Tae Kwon Do tournament.

Ray Feathers — Murder by Numbers (2002)

Ray is Richard’s marijuana dealer and the school janitor. Richard plants evidence to make Ray appear responsible for the woman’s murder, and the false trail leads Sam to Ray’s home. Richard then kills Ray and stages the death as a suicide, temporarily making the investigation appear solved.

Floyd — Beethoven's 2nd (1993)

Newton son, helps defend Beethoven's puppies in 2nd film.

Travis Brickley — Best of the Best 2 (1993)

Skilled blackbelt killed in an underground fight, sparking the revenge mission.

Thomas 'Tommy' Whitewood — At Close Range (1986)

Brad Jr.'s brother and co-conspirator. He helps Jr. form a gang and fence stolen goods through their father's network. He is arrested with the gang and is later murdered by Brad Sr.'s crew to eliminate witnesses.

Career Overview

Chris Penn has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Best of the Best Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Reservoir Dogs, Rumble Fish, Rush Hour. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
71
Birth Date
1965-10-10
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q297744), public domain (CC0).