Penn Badgley is an American actor and musician who rose to fame for his role as Dan Humphrey on the hit TV series Gossip Girl. His career has spanned more than a decade, and he has gone on to star in a variety of films and television shows. In addition to his acting career, Badgley has also established himself as a singer-songwriter and has released several albums.
Penn Badgley’s Early Life
Penn Badgley was born on November 1, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was raised in Woodlake, Virginia by his mother, Duff, and stepfather, Ian. Badgley attended Woolridge Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia and later attended the private Saint Christopher’s School. At the age of 11, Badgley moved to Hollywood with his mother and began his acting career.
Penn Badgley’s Career
Badgley’s career began in 1997 when he was cast in the television series Will & Grace. He later appeared in a number of films, including John Tucker Must Die (2006) and Easy A (2010). In 2007, Badgley was cast as Dan Humphrey on the hit CW series Gossip Girl. The show ran for six seasons and earned Badgley critical acclaim. After Gossip Girl ended, Badgley went on to star in a variety of films and television shows, including The Stepfather (2009), Greetings from Tim Buckley (2012), and You (2018).
Penn Badgley’s Personal Life
Penn Badgley has been married to singer Domino Kirke since 2017. The couple have a son, born in August 2019. Badgley is an active philanthropist and is a supporter of various charities, including the ACLU and the Children’s Defense Fund.
Now in his thirties, Penn Badgley has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most successful actors. He continues to star in a variety of films and television shows and is also an accomplished singer-songwriter. Badgley has also proven himself to be an active philanthropist and a devoted family man.
