Penn Badgley (born November 1, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American actor and voice actor of film, television, and video games, best known for his roles in the TV series The Mountain and The Bedford Diaries. He also plays Dan Humphrey in the television series Gossip Girl.

Badgley currently lives in Los Angeles. When not working, he attends Santa Monica City College, having completed his California High School Proficiency Exam. Also musically gifted, he enjoys singing, writing, and playing the guitar. In his spare time, Badgley likes to go surfing, skiing, and snowboarding.

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