Sean Penn..again
#25- Sam Dawson
Portrayed By Sean Penn
I Am Sam (2001)
Another Oscar winning/autistic performance, Sean Penn played Sam Dawson, a father with developmental problems who encounters the barrier of having a 7 year old daughter who is almost smarter than him. It’s not his brain or humour or even appearance that puts him in the list. Its his amazing compassion and persistance. So when he is at threat of losing his daughter, Sam shines, begging the question of whether it is more important to have a big brain or a pure heart.
