The Associated Press reported that Sean Penn won the Academy Award for best supporting actor on Sunday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the award was for his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's political drama 'One Battle After Another'. Variety noted that Sean Penn delivered a commanding portrayal of a seasoned power broker in the film.
In the movie, Penn plays a calculating strategist whose decades of experience in political movements give him both influence and scars. The win marks Penn's third Academy Award. Sean Penn previously won two Academy Awards for best actor for Clint Eastwood's 2003 crime drama 'Mystic River' and for portraying Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's 2008 biopic 'Milk'.
Sean Penn has built one of the most decorated careers in contemporary acting. He first gained attention in the 1980s with films including 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. Sean Penn has delivered acclaimed performances in films such as 'Dead Man Walking', 'Carlito's Way', 'The Thin Red Line', and 'I Am Sam'.
Other nominees for best supporting actor included Delroy Lindo, Benicio Del Toro, Jacob Elordi, and Stellan Skarsgård. Sean Penn did not attend the Oscars. ' The reason for Penn's absence has not been confirmed.
There has been no statement from Sean Penn about his reaction to winning the award. Details about the film 'One Battle After Another' beyond its genre and Penn's role remain limited. The specific date of the Oscars ceremony was referred to only as 'Sunday' in reports.
The total number of Oscar nominations Sean Penn has received in his career is not specified in the available information.