Biography
Who is Kevin Bacon?
Early life and education
Kevin Bacon was born and raised in Philadelphia, United States. He grew up as the youngest of six children in a close-knit family environment. His mother, Ruth Hilda Holmes, taught at an elementary school and worked as a liberal activist. His father, Edmund Bacon, served as an urban planner and executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.
For his education, Kevin attended the Julia R. Masterman School in Philadelphia for middle and high school. At age sixteen, he secured a full state-funded scholarship to attend the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. During this five-week program, he studied theater and secured his passion for the arts before later attending the Circle in the Square Theatre School.
How Kevin became famous
Kevin left home at age seventeen to pursue a theater career in New York City. He made his feature film debut in the comedy National Lampoon's Animal House in 1978 and appeared in Diner in 1982. He also performed in various stage productions and briefly worked on television soap operas such as Search for Tomorrow and Guiding Light.
His major breakthrough arrived when he starred as Ren McCormick in the musical drama film Footloose in 1984. The role brought him widespread recognition and established him as a prominent leading man in Hollywood cinema, although it also led to a brief period of typecasting in similar roles.
Career highlights
Following his early success, Kevin transitioned into a versatile character actor, taking on diverse roles across multiple genres. He starred in major films including the thriller Flatliners, the horror comedy Tremors, the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men, the historical drama JFK, and the blockbuster space mission film Apollo 13.
His later film credits include Mystic River, The Woodsman, Crazy, Stupid, Love, X-Men: First Class, and Patriots Day. On television, he starred in the HBO original film Taking Chance, winning a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance. He also led television series such as The Following, I Love Dick, and City on a Hill, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
Family and relationships
Kevin is married to actress Kyra Sedgwick. Together, the couple has two children named Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon.
Aside from his primary career as a screen and stage actor, Kevin is also involved in music. He performs folk rock music, contributing to his diverse creative portfolio alongside his work in film and television.
Birthday and age
Kevin Bacon was born on July 8, 1958, which makes Kevin 68 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Kevin shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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