It seems like Sean Penn schedules his birthday the day after Madonna's almost every single year, which shows his true character. But let this not be a day of judgment! The 51-year-old thesp is the pride of Gen X's acting pool, and with good reason: The two-time Oscar winner is a commanding presence, a distinct powerhouse, and a whiz with punchy dialogue. What's his best line in a movie?
I don't care whether you're a Sweet and Lowdown zealot, a weird I Am Sam defender, a Milk maniac, a Mystic River lover (don't even show your face), or a Shanghai Surprise superfan like me: The best Sean Penn line of dialogue is: "That was my skull! I'm so wasted!" Glad we agree. Happy birthday, Mr. Penn.