E-mail a friendFebruary 23, 2009
Tavis revisits his conversation with Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn, who, last night, won his second best actor statuette for his portrayal of the first openly gay elected official in the U.S. in the biopic Milk.
Sean Penn
Sean Penn
Tavis asks if Milk is primarily a story about a gay man who made history or about humanity. (1:45)
Full interview. (22:49)
Sean Penn is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. Disappearing into his roles, he's given memorable performances in such films as I Am Sam, Dead Man Walking and Mystic River, for which he won an Academy Award. He recently earned his fifth best actor Oscar nod for the lead in the biopic Milk. The son of two actors, the California native became interested in the "family business" in his teens. Penn has also directed features and music videos and is one of the industry's most politically outspoken activists.
