Never had 100 mill dollar hit domestically.

He's not a movie star,but a thespian

That's why he is a respected actor - DUH!!

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That's literally what I'm saying.

There's no need for ''DUH''

@The-Irrational-Baby: I'm sorry I wasn't responding to you. I was talking to OP but I do think "duh" is necessary.

Ah..Alright. ☺

but even respected actor have at least 1 huge box office hit . before pirates depp had huge leading hit sleepy hollyow gary oldman had planet of apes

Yeah that's true.
But It isn't essential.

not criticizing him just observation. penn had plenty of movies gross that much worldwide though. penn has respect toward hollywood he dont need that. He never seemed to care about box office anywyas.He aimed for serious actor . which is why he strayed away from roles like his fast times. He does occasinaly take fun roles like gunman. I would say hes had great career he even has deniro like critical success accept he never really had commercial success like deniro. Deniro was had privelrage of having both critical success and commerical success he was bo office draw in his day. penn was never a box office draw but is seen one of the greatest actors of all time much like daniel day lewis .