Fast Times at Ridgemont High arrived in theaters in 1982 and struck a chord with movie fans, in part because of the characters. Stoner surfer Jeff Spicoli, played by Sean Penn, is just one ...

'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' writer Cameron Crowe and director Amy Heckerling reveal how Sean Penn strongarmed them into casting him as Jeff Spicoli.

Penn is handing the role of stoner Jeff Spicoli over to another actor, with details about who’s playing what part to be unveiled at next week’s event.

Sean Penn Recently Ran Into His ‘Fast Times’ Spicoli Inspiration for the First Time Since Their Youth "I couldn't believe it was him," says the actor of his iconic stoner, beach bum muse.

Sean Penn might have a couple of Oscars under his belt, but he's still Spicoli after all these years. The "Milk" actor was on hand for Spike TV's "Guys Choice" awards on Saturday with several of ...

Here’s what we came up with — and the choices may surprise you. JEFF SPICOLI Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." Credit: Universal/Everett Collection ...

Penn is handing the role of stoner Jeff Spicoli over to another actor, with details about who's playing what part to be unveiled at next week's event.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spicoli is making a virtual return to Ridgemont High to raise money for a pair of non-profit groups. Sean Penn, a cast member in 1982’s “Fast Times at Ridgmont High,”… ...