Childhood and youth
Penn Dayton Badgley was born on November 1, 1986 in Baltimore, USA. His mother is Lynn Murphy and his father is Duff Badgley, a carpenter, newspaper reporter and Green Party candidate for governor of Washington in 2008. Penn's parents divorced when he was 12 years old, and the boy had to be torn for a long time between his mother and father, who lived in different states.
Penn Badgley as a child
As a teenager, Penn was interested in football, thanks in part to his father, who coached teenagers in his spare time. But Penn was even more interested in cinema and theater. In Seattle, he began attending the Children's Theater, and soon the talented child was offered a job on children's radio.
At the age of 11, Badgley moved to Hollywood with his mother and began pursuing an acting career. At the same time, he developed as a singer and even recorded his first pop single in 1998.
Penn Badgley in his youth
At the age of 14, Penn entered Santa Monica College, where such stars as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dustin Hoffman and Hilary Swank once studied. Badgley was later accepted into the University of Southern California, but admission had to be delayed due to filming. Subsequently, the guy studied for two years at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon.
Carier start
After discharge, exemplary sailor Humphrey Bogart was enlisted in the Naval Reserve and returned home. Not wanting to be dependent on his parents again, he worked as a salesman and loader for some time, but soon an old friend, the son of a theater producer, invited Humphrey to work as a stage manager.
In 1921, he made his acting debut in the role of a butler, he even spoke one line of text from the stage. His bright appearance attracted the attention of directors, and soon he was already playing several roles, and by 1930 he was involved in more than 17 Broadway performances, playing romantic supporting characters.
Humphrey Bogart's first film was the 1928 short "Dancing City." A stock market crash, his parents' divorce, the sudden death of his father and problems with his wife beset Bogart in the early 30s. He had only recently signed a lucrative contract with the Fox film studio (modern “20th Century Fox”), but due to depression and constant binges, he starred in unnoticed films, including “Up the River” (1930), “Bad Sister” (1931). ) and others.
His first success was the role of the criminal Duke Mantee, which Humphrey Bogart played first in the play (1935) and then in the film (1936) called “The Petrified Forest.” His performance was called brilliant, with a precise fit into the character. Then Bogart played several more similar roles in the films “Dead End” (1937), “Black Legion” (1937), “Angels with Dirty Faces” (1938), continuing to hone the film image of a courageous, cynical, vulnerable and world-weary loner.
In 1941, Humphrey Bogart finally got the opportunity to play a character with more depth than before, appearing in the film High Sierra, written by Bogart's good friend and drinking buddy John Huston. It was he who insisted on inviting Humphrey into this picture, and no one else. The actor lived up to the director's hopes, showing himself for the first time to be a thoughtful artist, capable of complete immersion in a role. Bogart was elevated to the top of the acting Olympus after the premiere of John Huston's directorial debut, The Maltese Falcon (1941), where he played detective Sam Spade. The actor himself said the following about this picture:
It's practically a masterpiece. I don't have many things that I'm proud of... but I'm proud of this.
However, no one knew that the film, which became the main one in Humphrey Bogart’s filmography, was still ahead and was about to be released.
Actor career
Penn Badgley's early work included voice acting for the video games Mario Golf-64 and Mario Tennis-64 in 1999 and 2000. During the same period of time, he made his debut in the series “Will & Grace”, and subsequently appeared in a number of other television shows.
Penn Badgley's height is 175 cm
Penn's first notable role was on the soap opera The Young and the Restless in 2000-2001. But the actor’s real popularity came from his role in the comedy “Die John Tucker!” (2006) about a high school heartthrob (Jesse Metcalfe) and his crushes. Penn played in the film a shy guy named Scott, the brother of everyone's favorite Tucker, who unwittingly finds himself drawn into the girls' insidious plan. The film grossed a total of $14.3 million in its opening weekend, finishing third at the US box office.
Penn Badgley in the movie "Die John Tucker!"
In 2007, Badgley was cast in the teen series Gossip Girl with Blake Lively. At first, Penn refused the role in the teen drama, but eventually agreed - the producers could not find an actor equally suitable for this role. Badgley's hero, Daniel "Dan" Humphrey, is a poor guy from Brooklyn, the son of a musician and artist, who almost by chance ends up at the elite private school for boys, St. Jude's. The actor appeared in all 6 seasons of the series, which gained wild popularity and continued until 2012.
Penn Badgley in the series "Gossip Girl"
In 2009, Penn starred in the thriller The Stepfather, a remake of the 1987 film, playing the stepson of a serial killer. Soon, Badgley could be seen in the romantic comedy “Easy Student” as the lover of a brave girl named Olive (Emma Stone).
Penn Badgley in the movie "Easy Student"
Penn calls one of his most interesting roles the role of musician Jeff Buckley in the biographical drama “Greetings from Tim Buckley” (2012). According to the plot of the film, he, the son of famous musician Tim Buckley, is going to perform on stage for the first time at a concert dedicated to his late father. And meeting a girl, Ellie (Imogen Poots), helps him fully realize his singing talent. Preparing for the role was not easy for Badgley - before filming began, the guy had to take vocal and guitar lessons, grow his hair and lose weight. Penn Badgley in the film “Greetings from Tim Buckley” In 2013, Badgley starred in the film “Cymbeline” directed by Michael Almereyda, based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. Hollywood stars Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris and Milla Jovovich also appeared in the complicated story of the struggle between bikers, drug dealers and police officers.
Penn Badgley in the movie Cymbeline
In 2014-2018, the actor could be seen in the drama One Billionth Part, several episodes of the drama series The Slap and the fantasy film Aladdin with Macaulay Culkin, Natasha Lioni, Alia Shawkat and Adam Green.
Movies
Penn Badgley's first official work was voicing the famous computer games "Mario Golf 64" and "Mario Tennis 64". The invitation from the creators of the project came in 1999. The cooperation continued for 2 years.
But the actor did not plan to stop there, so in the same 1999 he tested his talent in an episode of the television series called “Will and Grace.” Later there was work in such projects as “The Garcia Brothers”, “All the Best in You”.
Penn Badgley in his youth
Penn Badgley was among the guest actors in the project “The Young and the Restless.” The young talent got the role of Philip Chancellor IV. The directors involved Penn in 6 episodes of the television series. Thanks to this work, the actor received a nomination for the Young Artist Award.
A career-significant role appeared in 2006. Penn Badgley passed the casting and played Scott Tucker. This hero turned out to be the main one in the film “Die John Tucker!” In the story, the scriptwriters and director showed what love for girls at a young age can transform into.
Penn Badgley in the movie "Die John Tucker!"
Penn began to be recognized on the streets of American cities and outside the country after the television series “Gossip Girl” began to be broadcast on TV. The plot is based on the books of the same name by the famous writer Cecily von Ziegesar.
"Gossip Girl" is a cult series that tells about the lives of teenagers from Manhattan. Penn got the role of an ordinary young man from Brooklyn named Dan Humphrey. At some point, Badgley's hero and his sister ended up in a prestigious school where the children of celebrities and rich people study.
Penn Badgley in the series "Gossip Girl"
From the first days, studying at this institution did not work out. Dan Humphrey did not want to adapt to the boys and girls dressed in the latest fashion. But this confrontation did not last long. At some point, the most beautiful girl in school, Serena Van Der Woodsen, played by Blake Lively, fell in love with a guy from Brooklyn.
There seemed to be a gap between the heroes, but Dan understood Serena and helped the beauty cope with the difficulties of life as a teenager from a rich family. Fans of the series did not understand how a luxurious girl fell in love with a short boy, whose height is 174 cm.
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley in Gossip Girl
Serena was discovering something new in Humphrey. As a result, the Brooklyn teenager turned out to be the main star of the school, a man who for several seasons weaved intrigues behind the backs of his classmates and loved ones. The success of the series and Penn Badgley's popularity were incredible.
This role would be the main one in the actor’s career, but life continues after Gossip Girl. Penn proved it. Famous directors wanted to see the young talent in their works, although not in leading roles. But this situation does not upset the young guy, since it gives him the opportunity to devote time to musical creativity.
Music
In early 2014, Badgley founded the music group MOTHXR and released the single "Easy". The song quickly gained popularity and was featured on numerous blogs. Several months later, the group changed the spelling of their name to MOTHXR, citing friction with members of a similarly named band. Penn Badgley and MOTHXR with the song “Touch” In 2020, the group signed contracts with Kitsuné and Washington Square Music labels in New York. The debut album "Centerfold" was released on February 26, 2020.
Badgley and music
Acting is not Penn's only passion. From an early age he has been involved in music, and for many years he has been the frontman of the Brooklyn band MOTHXR. Together with his best musician friends, he traveled to many countries. And in 2020, the first album of the group MOTHXR was released.
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Other projects
In March 2010, Penn Badgley became a member of the National Cabinet of Celebrities, a group of popular individuals who support the American Red Cross.
A huge soccer fan, Penn Badgley and actor Brad Pitt have led a massive campaign to support the US hosting the 2020 or 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Badgley is a member of the Black Lives Matter movement, aimed at ending violence against black people. The actor is also an active defender of the rights of LGBT people.
Further career
In 1951, Humphrey Bogart starred in The African Queen, receiving his first and only Oscar for the role of Charlie Allnut. Until the end of his life, the actor called this character the best in his entire filmography.
For his role in the 1954 film Caine Mutiny, Bogart lowered his fee, feeling he had to play the role of Captain Queeg. That same year, he starred alongside Audrey Hepburn in the film Sabrina, playing his second most popular character after Rick Blaine from Casablanca. Bogart's final career was the role of Eddie Willis in the 1956 film The Harder the Fall.
Personal life of Penn Badgley
From 2007 to 2010, Penn Badgley dated his colleague in the TV series “The Companion,” actress Blake Lively. The lovers hid their relationship for a whole year until they appeared together on the red carpet of the MetGala ball.
Penn Badgley and Blake Lively in Gossip Girl
Then Penn dedicated two years of his life (from 2010 to 2012) to the American actress Zoe Kravitz.
Penn Badgley and Zoe Kravitz
In 2014, the actor met singer Domino Kirke, and after three years of a whirlwind romance, the lovers got married.
Penn Badgley and his wife Domino Kirke
Cinema
Before the series “Gossip Girl,” which brought real fame to the actor, he had already starred in several dramas. And also in the film for teenagers “John Talker Must Die.” This was the reason that Badgley twice refused Stephanie Savage, who offered him to play the role of Dan. When he finally accepted the offer, it turned out that Gossip Girl not only helped him overcome the depression he was in and which almost led him to work as a waiter, but also allowed him to show all his acting talent.
Penn Badgley's latest work is as Joe in the thriller You. According to the actor, his task in this role is to revive the hero and show his humanity. There is already an opinion that the image of a terribly smart stalker will be the most exciting role for the actor.
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Filmography
- 1999 - “Will and Grace” (TV, 1998-2006), episode “I Never Promised You an Olive Garden” - first boy, Todd
- 2006 - “Die John Tucker!” / English John Tucker Must Die
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Scott - 2007-2012 - “Gossip Girl” - Dan Humphrey
- all seasons. - 2007 - "Diner of Death" - Van
- 2008 - “Undying” - Lars
- 2009 - “Stepfather” - Michael
- 2009 - “Excellent Student of Easy Virtue” - Todd
- 2011 — “Risk Limit” — Seth Bregman
- 2012 - “Greetings from Tim Buckley” - Jeff Buckley
- 2014 - “One Billionth Part” - Eric
Excerpt characterizing Badgley, Penn
“They are expecting a younger son,” said Pierre. “He joined Obolensky’s Cossacks and went to Bila Tserkva. A regiment is being formed there. And now they transferred him to my regiment and are waiting for him every day. The Count has long wanted to go, but the Countess will never agree to leave Moscow until her son arrives. “I saw them the other day at the Arkharovs’. Natalie looked prettier and cheerful again. She sang one romance. How easy it is for some people! -What's going on? – Pierre asked displeasedly. Julie smiled. “You know, Count, that knights like you only exist in the novels of Madame Suza.” - Which knight? From what? – Pierre asked, blushing. - Well, come on, dear Count, c'est la fable de tout Moscou. Je vous admire, ma parole d'honneur. [all of Moscow knows this. Really, I'm surprised at you.] - Fine! Fine! - said the militiaman. - OK then. You can't tell me how boring it is! – Qu'est ce qui est la fable de tout Moscou? [What does all of Moscow know?] - Pierre said angrily, getting up. - Come on, Count. You know! “I don’t know anything,” said Pierre. – I know that you were friends with Natalie, and that’s why... No, I’m always friendlier with Vera. Cette chere Vera! [This dear Vera!] - Non, madame, [No, madame.] - Pierre continued in a dissatisfied tone. “I didn’t take on the role of Rostova’s knight at all, and I haven’t been with them for almost a month.” But I don’t understand cruelty... – Qui s’excuse – s’accuse, [Whoever apologizes, blames himself.] – Julie said, smiling and waving the lint and, so that she had the last word, she immediately changed the conversation. “What, I found out today: poor Marie Volkonskaya arrived in Moscow yesterday. Did you hear she lost her father? - Really! Where is she? “I would very much like to see her,” said Pierre. – I spent the evening with her yesterday. Today or tomorrow morning she is going to the Moscow region with her nephew. - Well, how is she? - said Pierre. - Nothing, I’m sad. But do you know who saved her? This is a whole novel. Nicholas Rostov. They surrounded her, wanted to kill her, wounded her people. He rushed in and saved her... “Another novel,” said the militiaman. “This general elopement was decidedly done so that all the old brides would get married.” Catiche is one, Princess Bolkonskaya is another. “You know that I really think that she is un petit peu amoureuse du jeune homme.” [a little in love with a young man.] - Fine! Fine! Fine! - But how can you say this in Russian?.. When Pierre returned home, he was given two posters by Rastopchin that had been brought that day. The first said that the rumor that Count Rostopchin was prohibited from leaving Moscow was unfair and that, on the contrary, Count Rostopchin was glad that ladies and merchant wives were leaving Moscow. “Less fear, less news,” the poster said, “but I answer with my life that there will be no villain in Moscow.” These words clearly showed Pierre for the first time that the French would be in Moscow. The second poster said that our main apartment was in Vyazma, that Count Wittschstein defeated the French, but that since many residents want to arm themselves, there are weapons prepared for them in the arsenal: sabers, pistols, guns, which residents can get at a cheap price. The tone of the posters was no longer as playful as in Chigirin’s previous conversations. Pierre thought about these posters. Obviously, that terrible thundercloud, which he called upon with all the strength of his soul and which at the same time aroused involuntary horror in him - obviously this cloud was approaching. “Should I enlist in the military and go to the army or wait? – Pierre asked himself this question for the hundredth time. He took a deck of cards lying on his table and began to play solitaire. “If this solitaire comes out,” he said to himself, mixing the deck, holding it in his hand and looking up, “if it comes out, it means... what does it mean?..” He didn’t have time to decide what it meant when a voice was heard behind the office door the eldest princess asking if she could come in.
Penn Badgley now
It is unknown what projects Penn Badgley is currently working on. The young man prefers to hide it. But the actor’s life goes on as usual.
Penn Badgley in 2020
Penn travels, goes to concerts, and devotes time to music. In 2017, another project in which Badgley played, called “You,” was released on American television.
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Personal life
In May 1926, Bogart married actress Helen Menken, who had been his co-star in supporting roles on Broadway. The marriage did not last long, and already in November 1927 the young people divorced, while remaining friends for the rest of their lives. Humphrey's second wife was the then-famous Broadway actress Mary Phillips. The marriage was very difficult; in 1935, one of the reasons for Bogart’s depression was his wife’s reluctance to leave the stage and move to Hollywood. In 1937, Humphrey and Mary divorced. In August 1938, Bogart married actress Mayo Meto, whose marriage reminded the actor of a theater of war. Mayo suffered from alcoholism and paranoia, constantly quarreled with Bogart and even fought with him. She was jealous of her husband for every actress with whom he appeared on camera. After filming Casablanca, Mayo hired a detective to investigate the alleged affair between Humphrey and his co-star Ingrid Bergman. Confident in her speculations, Mayo overlooked the real romance that arose between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall during the filming of the film To Have or to Have Not. In February 1945, the actor divorced his third wife, and in May of the same year he married Lauren.
With this woman, the actor found true family happiness and lived with her for 12 years, until his death. In January 1949, the couple had a son, Stephen Humphrey, who later became a television news producer, writer and documentary director. In August 1952, Bogart's daughter, Leslie Howard, was born. She did not follow in the creative footsteps of her parents, choosing the profession of a nurse.
