He also has two Academy Awards!

Did You Know That Sean Penn Made His Acting Debut On 'Little House on the Prairie'?

Sean Penn's career started at a very young age!

Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn had his start in Hollywood at an incredibly young age, due to the help of his parents who were also acting and directing in Los Angeles. But what many don't know- he had his initial television debut in the series Little House on the Prairie. Find out more on Sean Penn's childhood acting career in the video above!

While he grew up in sunny Los Angeles, actor Sean Penn also made his way to "the West" in the '70s show of Little House on the Prairie. He was able to make an appearance because his father, Leo Penn, was actually directing this particular episode of the series! Watch more in the video...

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