Kieran Culkin

Born:30. září 1982

Place of Birth:New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kieran Kyle Culkin, born on September 30, 1982, has established himself as a versatile American actor, known for his ability to bring distasteful yet sympathetic characters to life on both stage and screen. With a remarkable career spanning decades, Culkin has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Culkin's journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age, shining as a child actor in off-Broadway theatre productions. He made his feature film debut alongside his older brother, Macaulay Culkin, in the beloved Christmas classic "Home Alone" (1990). However, it was his breakthrough role as a sardonic teenager in the comedy-drama "Igby Goes Down" (2002) that truly showcased his talent and earned him his first Golden Globe Award nomination.

After a brief hiatus from the screen due to personal conflicts, Culkin made a triumphant return to film, captivating audiences with his portrayal of Wallace Wells in the action comedy "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010). His stellar performance as a grief-stricken cousin in the buddy comedy "A Real Pain" (2024) earned him the prestigious Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, solidifying his reputation as a powerhouse in the industry.

Television audiences were captivated by Culkin's portrayal of Roman Roy in the critically acclaimed HBO drama series "Succession" (2018–2023), a role that earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. In addition to his on-screen work, Culkin has showcased his talent in voice acting, lending his voice to characters in "Solar Opposites" (2022–present) and "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" (2023).

Beyond his work in film and television, Culkin has also made a significant impact on stage, starring in both West End and Broadway productions of Kenneth Lonergan's "This Is Our Youth." His portrayal of Richard Roma in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" (2025) further solidified his reputation as a versatile and talented actor.

Kieran Culkin's dedication to his craft, coupled with his ability to bring complex and multifaceted characters to life, has cemented his status as a respected and celebrated figure in the entertainment industry. With a string of accolades to his name and a diverse body of work that continues to captivate audiences, Culkin's talent shows no signs of slowing down.

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Fuller

1992

Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.

A Real Pain

Benji Kaplan

2024

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Wallace Wells

2010

As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.

Movie 43

Neil (segment "Veronica")

2013

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest.

She's All That

Simon Boggs

1999

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.

No Sudden Move

Charley Barnes

2021

A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways.

Nowhere to Run

Mike 'Mookie' Anderson

1993

Escaped convict Sam Gillen single-handedly takes on ruthless developers who are determined to evict a widow with two young children.

Father of the Bride Part II

Matty Banks

1995

Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.

Father of the Bride

Matty Banks

1991

George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.

Margaret

Paul Hirsch

2011

A young woman witnesses a bus accident, and is caught up in the aftermath, where the question of whether or not it was intentional affects many people's lives.

The Cider House Rules

Buster

1999

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?

Paper Man

Christopher

2009

A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.

The Mighty

Kevin "Freak" Dillon

1998

Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not authorized to go out. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.

Igby Goes Down

Igby

2002

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.