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Penn Badgley
Actor · Producer
40 years (Nov 1, 1986)Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Known for
Television breakthrough as Dan Humphrey in the series 'Gossip Girl' (2007-2012), one of the most recognized youth characters of its era. Years later he starred in Netflix's 'You' (2018-present) as the psychopath Joe Goldberg, one of the platform's great hits, a role that redefined his career. He played a character in 'Margin Call' (2011) and 'Easy A' (2010). American actor and musician identified with youth fiction and television thriller, recognized for his range between the romantic leading man and the disturbing antihero of contemporary fiction.
Penn Badgley
Actor · Producer
Known for
Television breakthrough as Dan Humphrey in the series 'Gossip Girl' (2007-2012), one of the most recognized youth characters of its era. Years later he starred in Netflix's 'You' (2018-present) as the psychopath Joe Goldberg, one of the platform's great hits, a role that redefined his career. He played a character in 'Margin Call' (2011) and 'Easy A' (2010). American actor and musician identified with youth fiction and television thriller, recognized for his range between the romantic leading man and the disturbing antihero of contemporary fiction.
Movies: 16 titles
Plays Woodchuck Todd
Easy A
2010
Plays Seth Bregman
Margin Call
2011
Plays Michael Harding
The Stepfather
2009
Plays Scott
John Tucker Must Die
2006
Plays Posthumus
Cymbeline
2014
Plays Rex
Here Today
2021
Plays Peeno
The Birthday Cake
2021
Plays Van
Drive Thru
2007
Plays Young Sean
The Fluffer
2001
Plays Lars
Forever Strong
2008
Plays Erik
Parts Per Billion
2014
Plays Sigurd Rossdale
The Paper Store
2016
Plays Matt's Debate Opponent
Debating Robert Lee
2004
Plays Prince
Adam Green's Aladdin
2016
Plays Jeff Buckley
Greetings from Tim Buckley
2013
TV Shows: 11 titles
Plays Dan Humphrey
Gossip Girl
2007
Director
Plays Joe Goldberg
You
2018
Plays Joel Larsen
Do Over
2002
Plays Sam Tunney
The Mountain
2004
Plays Owen Gregory
The Bedford Diaries
2006
Plays Jamie
The Slap
2015
Plays Eddie Bauer
The Brothers García
2000
Plays Todd
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Trace Malone
The Twilight Zone
2002
Plays Jake
What I Like About You
2002
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Penn Badgley and where are they from?
Penn Badgley is 40 years old, born on November 1, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Penn Badgley?
Penn Badgley is best known for roles in Easy A, Margin Call, John Tucker Must Die.
How many movies has Penn Badgley been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Penn Badgley has appeared in 16 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Penn Badgley's first movie?
The career of Penn Badgley began with The Fluffer (2001).
What is Penn Badgley's most recent movie or series?
Penn Badgley's most recent release is The Jennifer Hudson Show, which premiered on September 12, 2022.
What TV shows has Penn Badgley appeared in?
On television, Penn Badgley has appeared in You, Gossip Girl, Will & Grace, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Penn Badgley
1986-11-01 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Penn Dayton Badgley (born November 1, 1986) is an American actor. He is primarily known for his roles as Dan Humphrey in The CW teen drama series Gossip Girl (2007–2012) and Joe Goldberg in the Netflix thriller series You (2018–2025). For Gossip Girl, he received six Teen Choice Award nominations, and for You, he earned MTV Movie & TV Award and Saturn Award nominations.
Badgley first became known for portraying Phillip Chancellor IV on the soap opera The Young and the Restless (2000–2001), which earned him a Young Artist Award nomination, and he followed this with roles in the comedy films John Tucker Must Die (2006) and Drive-Thru (2007). Badgley went on to appear in a number of films, such as the thriller The Stepfather (2009), the teen comedy-drama Easy A (2010), the financial thriller Margin Call (2011), the biographical film Greetings from Tim Buckley (2012) and the independent drama The Paper Store (2016). For Margin Call, he won an Independent Spirit Award.