This goo was worth a point in March 2023.

publication date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (part of March 2023)

category: Movies

clue: Before his death at 40, this character actor was known for playing criminals in such movies as Reservoir Dogs, Rush Hour, Imaginary Crimes, and Corky Romano.

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky

trivia: Penn was the younger brother of Sean Penn.

Penny Stock: Sean Penn is almost as known for his extended family tree as he is for his acting and humanitarian work, counting famous parents, famous siblings, famous wives, and famous children among his relatives. Can you name these seven people who share family ties with him?

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