Figured since Penn's going to be in Gossip Girl this fall, he needs a thread.
Mini biography thanks to IMDB.com
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Badgley split his childhood years between Richmond, Virginia. and Seattle, Washington. In Seattle he was involved in the Seattle Children's Theater and did voice-overs for a children's radio station. It was through these experiences that Badgley discovered his love of acting. This passion brought him one summer to Hollywood, where he landed an agent and his first big break guest-starring on "Will & Grace" (1998). After relocating with his mother to Los Angeles, Badgley secured several recurring roles on "The Young and the Restless" (1973), "The Brothers Garcia" (2000), and "Daddio" (2000).
Badgley currently lives in Los Angeles. At the age of 14, Penn completed his California High School Proficiency Exam and began attending Santa Monica City College. Also musically gifted, he enjoys singing, writing, and playing the guitar. In his spare time, Badgley likes to go surfing, skiing and snowboarding.
Filmography:
1. Forever Strong (2007) (post-production) .... Lars
2. "Gossip Girl" .... Dan Humphrey (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode #1.1 (2007) TV Episode .... Dan Humphrey
3. Drive-Thru (2007) .... Van
4. John Tucker Must Die (2006) .... Scott
5. "The Bedford Diaries" .... Owen Gregory (8 episodes, 2006)
- Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder (2006) TV Episode .... Owen Gregory
- Risky Business (2006) TV Episode .... Owen Gregory
- The Passion of the Beaver (2006) TV Episode .... Owen Gregory
- Love and the Tenth Planet (2006) TV Episode .... Owen Gregory
- The Art and Science of Manipulation (2006) TV Episode .... Owen Gregory
(3 more)
6. "The Mountain" .... Sam Tunney (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
- Great Expectations (2005) TV Episode .... Sam Tunney
- Blood Money (2004) TV Episode .... Sam Tunney
- Sacred Things (2004) TV Episode .... Sam Tunney
- The One You're With (2004) TV Episode .... Sam Tunney
- Pop Psychology (2004) TV Episode .... Sam Tunney
(8 more)
7. Debating Robert Lee (2004) .... Debator
8. "The Twilight Zone" .... Jace Malone (1 episode, 2003)
- Homecoming (2003) TV Episode .... Jace Malone
9. "Do Over" .... Joel Larsen (15 episodes, 2002-2003)
- Chilghetti (2003) TV Episode .... Joel Larsen
- Joel Larsen's Day Off (2002) TV Episode .... Joel Larsen
- Hot for Teacher (2002) TV Episode .... Joel Larsen
- Cold War (2002) TV Episode .... Joel Larsen
- The Block Party (2002) TV Episode .... Joel Larsen
(10 more)
10. "What I Like About You" .... Jake (1 episode, 2002)
- Copy That (2002) TV Episode .... Jake
11. "The Brothers Garcia" .... Eddie Bauer (2 episodes, 2000-2002)
- School Daze (2002) TV Episode .... Eddie Bauer
- A Hunting We Will Go (2000) TV Episode .... Eddie Bauer
12. The Fluffer (2001) .... Young Sean
13. "The Young and the Restless" (1973) TV Series .... Phillip Chancellor IV #8 (unknown episodes, 2000-2001)
... aka Y&R (USA: promotional abbreviation)
14. "Bull" (1 episode)
- Love's Labors Lost (????) TV Episode
15. Mario Tennis (2000) (VG) (voice)
16. "Daddio" .... Todd (2 episodes)
- A Confederacy of Daddies (????) TV Episode .... Todd
- The Last Temptation of Chris (????) TV Episode .... Todd
17. "Will & Grace" .... Boy #1, Todd (1 episode, 1999)
- I Never Promised You an Olive Garden (1999) TV Episode .... Boy #1, Todd
18. Mario Golf 64 (1999) (VG) (voice)
... aka Mario Golf (USA)
... aka Untitled Mario Sports Game
Can't wait to see him on tv every week, or every day when I record the show.
