Penn Badgley Net Worth
Penn Badgley Net Worth is
$8 Million
Penn Badgley Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Penn Badgley was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Lynne Murphy Badgley and Duff Badgley, who worked as a newspaper reporter and carpenter. 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 ... | Full Name | Penn Badgley |
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Date Of Birth | November 1, 1986 |
| Place Of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Height | 5' 8½" (1.74 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
| Education | Swift Creek Elementary School, Woolridge Elementary School, University of Southern California, Santa Monica College |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Duff Badgley, Lynne Badgley |
| Awards | Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award |
| Nominations | Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller |
| Movies | Easy A, Greetings from Tim Buckley, The Stepfather, Cymbeline, John Tucker Must Die, Margin Call, Forever Strong, Parts per Billion, The Fluffer, Debating Robert Lee |
| TV Shows | Gossip Girl, The Bedford Diaries, The Mountain, The Brothers García, Do Over, Daddio |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gap in teeth |
| 2 | Deep voice |
| 3 | Curly dark hair |
| 4 | Doe brown eyes |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [asked by People magazine what rock star he liked as a child] One of my bigger crushes was Eve. I loved her 'cause she was kind of hard. I love those tattoos. |
| 2 | Passion is number one and trust is number two. You need to start with a passionate connection, and if you can maintain it and cultivate it, that's most important. Then trust can develop. |
| 3 | [talking about getting into character to play Jeff Buckley] At that time I was falling madly in love in a way that was changing me and opening me up. And it was an integral part of playing Jeff. Technically, I could probably play guitar and sing better now because I have a year of consistent experience under my belt, but, at the time, I was kind of going through what Jeff was going through emotionally in the movie in the sense that the worlds of music and love and women and art were opening up to me. Honestly I needed it. It was like this cosmic intervention where, if you're going to play somebody like Jeff you've got to at least be in love, you know? And being in love, real, true, earth-shattering love - even though it sounds hyperbolic I really was going through it - helped me be as good as I could be. For me, this movie is a beautiful step forward. Gossip Girl has given me everything that I have now. It gave me the opportunity to live in New York and to be in a position to get this role. It also put me in New York City so I could meet Zoe. |
| 4 | I would say, it is a huge commitment to make. I mean it's amazing that someone chooses to do this for a living and I would encourage it no matter who you are but I think that you just have to realize that it's a life commitment the same way that someone might commit themselves to becoming a lawyer or a doctor. You know, you go to law school for seven years, I had been in LA for eight years. I feel like that is the equivalent of you know, paying your dues. It's a lot of work and you can't really treat it casually if you really want to succeed but it is the best job there is, I think. So if you can do it, I would say, go right ahead. |
| 5 | I couldn't date someone who didn't like dogs. There are exceptions to the rule, but I find that if someone doesn't like animals, I am a little suspicious of them. |
| 6 | I want to be an actor. I don't want to be a celebrity. They are two different things and people have forgotten that they are different. |
| 7 | I had actually told my agent at one time, 'If someone ever makes a Jeff Buckley movie, I have to do it'. I felt that it called for a person that hears this music and is deeply, deeply moved more than just someone who is able to look like him, or play like him, or sing like him. |
| 8 | [on the advantage of fame] I've had some fun nights. But I learned early on that that stuff is never satisfying in the end. There's a reason the French call the moment of orgasm la petite mort, "the little death." No matter how good the moment was, the moment after is always revealing. |
| 9 | [on marriage] Yeah. Eventually. I want the ceremony. I want the bond. |
| 10 | [on what he wish he had been told as a teen] I wish I had known that vulnerability is universal for everyone, regardless of how cool or not cool they are. You have such a heightened awareness of yourself, so even small things seem life-changing - a bad day turns into, 'Oh my gosh, my life is over.' If I were still a teen, I would want to hear: 'It's okay. Take a deep breath and move on,'" |
| 11 | I've written a song for every woman I've been with. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joked he would rather be named Penn than other tennis brands Dunlop or Wilson. |
| 2 | When asked who his best and worst on-screen kissing experience was with he said Blake Lively. It was the best because of their relationship and the worst because their characters were still together after they broke up. |
| 3 | Close friends with fellow Baltimore native and civil rights activist DeRay McKesson. |
| 4 | While in a relationship with former girlfriend Zoë Kravitz he met band mate Jimmy Giannopolous, who is also in Zoe Kravitz's band Lolawolf. |
| 5 | Long before they played star-crossed lovers on Gossip Girl (2007), Penn Badgley and Blake Lively dated in real life from 2007 to 2010. |
| 6 | Long before starring together on Gossip Girl (2007), Penn Badgley and Blake Lively were home schooled together as children. |
| 7 | Penn's band, Mothxr is composed of transplants from other bands. Jimmy Giannoppulos of Pretty Good Dance Moves, Lolawolf and Reputante. Simon Oscroft of No. Darren Will of Rathbourne and Lakis Pavlou of Drowners. |
| 8 | Was in a relationship with Birth Doula, Domino Kirke from Spring 2014 until Winter 2014. |
| 9 | First single, Easy, from his band Mother was released June 3, 2014 on iTunes. |
| 10 | Penn is the frontman of the Brooklyn based band, Mothxr. Originally the band had been called Mother but they found it extremely difficult to promote because it's impossible for people to google. |
| 11 | His favorite musician of all time is D'Angelo. His favorite album is 'Voodoo'. |
| 12 | Penn, Leighton Meester and Blake Lively are the only Gossip Girl cast members to appear in every single episode of the series. |
| 13 | Living in New York [April 2013] |
| 14 | Penn's two passions in life are music and acting. |
| 15 | Penn was accepted to the University of Southern California, but deferred admission to pursue his acting career. He has joked that he will attend when he's age 30. |
| 16 | In 2001 he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his work on "The Young and the Restless" when he was age 15. |
| 17 | Penn's ancestry includes English and Irish, as well as German and Scottish, and remote Dutch and Welsh; also, one of Penn's paternal great-grandfathers, Howard Duff, was an immigrant from Jamaica, and may have had Afro-Jamaican ancestry. Penn's patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to George Badgley, who was born, c. 1616, in Bakewell, Derby, England. |
| 18 | Penn has traveled to South America and experienced ayahuasca, the legendary vine of the souls, multiple times. Ayahuasca is a brew of psychoactive ingredients that can produce a feeling of enlightenment and spirituality when ingested. Many people say that it made profound positive changes in their lives after consumption. In October 2012 Penn took part in the 5th annual Ayahuasca Monologues which took place at Webster Hall in New York City where he described his experiences comically in front of an audience. He described his latest experience as the simplest but most profound moment of his life so far. |
| 19 | Sings completely live in the film 'Greetings from Tim Buckley'. |
| 20 | Owns many guitars including a Gibson ES-175 and L-5, Collings C-10, two fenders: A sea-foam green Stratocaster and a Telecaster Custom. The L-5 and Collings were gifts to himself when he found out he landed the role of Jeff Buckley in 'Greetings from Tim Buckley'. |
| 21 | Has known Blake Lively since he was eleven years old but is adamant that they didn't actually know each other well until Gossip Girl, where they became close. |
| 22 | Penn's most embarrassing moment was forgetting the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner" while singing at a minor-league baseball game. |
| 23 | Good friend of Shawn Pyfrom. |
| 24 | Penn turned down the role of Dan Humphrey twice before accepting. |
| 25 | Penn highly admires TV actresses Tina Fey and Parker Posey. |
| 26 | Penn's mother once drove him 50 miles to appear in a community production of Music Man. |
| 27 | Did voice-over work for Nintendo games. |
| 28 | In March 2010, The American Red Cross announced Penn Badgley as a member in National Celebrity Cabinet. |
| 29 | During the 2008 United States presidential election, Badgley expressed his support for Barack Obama over John McCain. |
| 30 | Plays guitar, bass and sings. |
| 31 | Was in an on and off relationship with Zoe Kravitz from summer 2011 until 2013. |
| 32 | Has a tattoo on his right leg. |
| 33 | Parents divorced when he was age 12. |
| 34 | Cousin is Megan Murphy. |
| 35 | Boyfriend of Blake Lively. [2007-2010]. |
| 36 | Upon being asked how his name originated, he says his father was bouncing a Pilot Pen tennis ball in frustration while trying to think of baby names. When his mother got her ultrasound, he referred to the baby looking like the size of the tennis ball. And thus, they named him Penn. |
| 37 | Attended Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, Washington. |
| 38 | Has an older half sister. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Green's Aladdin | 2016 | Prince of Monaco | |
| The Paper Store | 2016 | Sigurd Rossdale | |
| The Slap | 2015 | TV Series | Jamie |
| Cymbeline | 2014 | Posthumus | |
| Parts Per Billion | 2014 | Erik | |
| Gossip Girl | 2007-2012 | TV Series | Dan Humphrey |
| Greetings from Tim Buckley | 2012 | Jeff Buckley | |
| East of Eden | 2012 | Short | |
| Periods. | 2012 | Short | |
| Margin Call | 2011 | Seth Bregman | |
| Easy A | 2010 | Woodchuck Todd | |
| The Juggler | 2009/I | Short | The Stud |
| The Stepfather | 2009 | Michael Harding | |
| Forever Strong | 2008 | Lars | |
| Drive Thru | 2007 | Van | |
| John Tucker Must Die | 2006 | Scott | |
| The Bedford Diaries | 2006 | TV Series | Owen Gregory |
| The Mountain | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Sam Tunney |
| Debating Robert Lee | 2004 | Matt's Debate Opponent | |
| The Twilight Zone | 2003 | TV Series | Trace Malone |
| Do Over | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Joel Larsen |
| What I Like About You | 2002 | TV Series | Jake |
| The Brothers Garcia | 2000-2002 | TV Series | Eddie Bauer |
| The Nightmare Room | 2002 | TV Series | Student |
| The Fluffer | 2001 | Young Sean | |
| The Young and the Restless | 2000 | TV Series | Phillip Chancellor IV |
| Daddio | 2000 | TV Series | Todd |
| Bull | 2000 | TV Series | |
| Mario Tennis | 2000 | Video Game | Alex (voice, as Penn Badgely) |
| Will & Grace | 1999 | TV Series | Boy #1, Todd |
| Mario Golf | 1999 | Video Game | Kid (voice) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moth | 2009 | Short executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossip Girl: XO XO | 2012 | TV Movie documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| A Big Farewell to Our Upper East Siders | 2013 | Video short | Himself |
| Gossip Girl: Series Retrospective | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Gossip Girl: XO XO | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Dan Humphrey / Himself |
| 5 Years of Iconic Style | 2012 | Video short | Himself |
| Gossip Girl: Gossip Girl Turns 100 | 2012 | Video short | Himself |
| Easy A: The School of Pop Culture | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
| The Making of Easy A | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
| Vocabulary of Hilarity | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| MTV Video Music Awards 2010 | 2010 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Made in Hollywood | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2008-2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Fifth Avenue Meets Gossip Girl | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| Stylish Confessions: The Fashion of 'Gossip Girl' | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| Gossip Girl Couture | 2008 | Video short | Himself |
| The Beginning, XOXO | 2008 | Video short | Himself |
| Rachael Ray | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Total Request Live | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Gossip Girl Revealed | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The View | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Grrrl Power | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Kodiak Yearbook | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Making of, Debating Robert Lee | 2006 | Documentary short | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jury Special Mention | Manchester International Film Festival (MANIFF) | Outstanding Lead Actor | The Paper Store (2016) |
| 2016 | Festival Award | Oxford International Film Festival, UK | Best Actor | The Paper Store (2016) |
| 2012 | Robert Altman Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Margin Call (2011) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| 2012 | COFCA Award | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Margin Call (2011) |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| 2011 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Gotham Awards | Best Ensemble Performance | Margin Call (2011) |
| 2011 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Ensemble Acting | Margin Call (2011) |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actor: Romantic Comedy | Easy A (2010) |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller | The Stepfather (2009) |
| 2009 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| 2008 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| 2001 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actor | The Young and the Restless (1973) |
Known for movies
Easy A (2010)
as Woodchuck Todd
Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
as Dan Humphrey
Margin Call (2011)
as Seth Bregman
John Tucker Must Die (2006)
as Scott