Kevin Bacon

Born:8. juli 1958

Place of Birth:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kevin Norwood Bacon, born on July 8, 1958, is a distinguished American actor known for his versatile performances in both film and theater. Throughout his career, Bacon has portrayed a wide range of characters in iconic movies such as "Animal House," "Footloose," "Apollo 13," and "Mystic River."

With a career spanning several decades, Bacon has established himself as a talented and respected actor in the industry. His notable roles in films like "A Few Good Men," "Flatliners," and "Friday the 13th" have showcased his ability to captivate audiences with his compelling performances.

Bacon's contributions to the world of entertainment have not gone unnoticed, as he has received recognition for his work. He has been honored with Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, highlighting his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Despite his numerous accolades, Bacon's portrayal of various complex characters has often been overlooked by major award shows. The Guardian even hailed him as one of the best actors who have never received an Academy Award nomination, a testament to his underrated brilliance on screen.

In 2003, Kevin Bacon was immortalized in Hollywood history when he was awarded a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. This achievement further solidified his status as a revered figure in the entertainment industry, commemorating his significant contributions to film and theater.

Off-screen, Bacon is also known for his philanthropic efforts and activism. He has been involved in various charitable causes and organizations, using his platform to raise awareness and support important social issues.

With his magnetic on-screen presence and unparalleled talent, Kevin Bacon continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances. His versatility as an actor and dedication to his craft have solidified his reputation as one of Hollywood's most enduring and respected talents.

As a multifaceted performer, Bacon's ability to seamlessly transition between genres and portray a diverse array of characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. His memorable roles in films like "Hollow Man," "Tremors," and "Frost/Nixon" have further showcased his range and depth as an actor.

Kevin Bacon's enduring legacy in the entertainment industry is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his unwavering commitment to his art. Whether he's playing a rebellious teenager in "Footloose" or a conflicted detective in "The Woodsman," Bacon's performances never fail to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

With his impressive body of work and undeniable talent, Kevin Bacon has solidified his status as a true Hollywood icon. His contributions to film and theater have left an indelible mark on the industry, ensuring that his legacy will endure for generations to come.

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You Should Have Left

Theo Conroy

2020

In an effort to repair their relationship, a couple books a vacation in the countryside for themselves and their daughter. What starts as a perfect retreat begins to fall apart as one loses their grip on reality, and a sinister force tries to tear them apart.

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

David Lindhagen

2011

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

MaXXXine

John Labat

2024

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

A Few Good Men

Capt. Jack Ross

1992

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.

Hollow Man

Sebastian Caine

2000

Cocky researcher Sebastian Caine is working on a project to make living creatures invisible. Determined to achieve the ultimate breakthrough, Caine pushes his team to move to the next phase — using himself as the subject. The test is a success, but when the process can't be reversed and Caine seems doomed to future without flesh, he starts to turn increasingly dangerous.

Wild Things

Sergeant Ray Duquette

1998

When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...

JFK

Willie O'Keefe

1991

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

R.I.P.D.

Bobby Hayes

2013

A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.

Sleepers

Sean Nokes

1996

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Kevin Bacon

2022

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Captain Cade Grant

2024

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Leave the World Behind

Danny

2023

A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices—and two strangers appear at their door.

Animal House

Chip Diller

1978

At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.

Friday the 13th

Jack

1980

Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.

Patriots Day

Richard DesLauriers

2016

In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.

Mystic River

Sean Devine

2003

The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.

Super

Jacques

2010

After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.

Balto

Balto (voice)

1995

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.

Footloose

Ren

1984

When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.

Val

Self (archive footage)

2021

For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video. He has amassed thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies made with his brothers, to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever. This raw, wildly original and unflinching documentary reveals a life lived to extremes and a heart-filled, sometimes hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.

Taking Chance

LtCol Mike Strobl

2009

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self (archive footage)

2010

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

Picture Perfect

Sam

1997

A young advertising executive's life becomes increasingly complicated when, in order to impress her boss, she pretends to be engaged to a man she has just met.

Murder in the First

Henri Young

1995

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Taxi Racer

1987

An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.

Novocaine

Actor Lance Phelps

2001

A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.

Tour de Pharmacy

Ditmer Klerken

2017

A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.

In the Cut

John Graham (uncredited)

2003

Following the gruesome murder of a young woman in her neighborhood, an English teacher living in New York City — as if to test the limits of her own safety —propels herself into an impossibly risky sexual liaison with a police detective.

Cop Car

Sheriff Kretzer

2015

Two kids find themselves in the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse after taking a sheriff's cruiser for a joy ride.

My One and Only

Dan Devereaux

2009

A mother takes her two sons on an unusual road trip from New York to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and eventually Hollywood in her quest to find a man to take care of them all.

Flatliners

David Labraccio

1990

Five medical students want to find out if there is life after death. They plan to stop one of their hearts for a few seconds, thus simulating death, and then bring the person back to life.

Diner

Timothy Fenwick Jr.

1982

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

The Woodsman

Walter

2004

After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brother-in-law. Few know he's a sex offender and pedophile. Walter finds an apartment and is regularly visited by his parole officer. He gets a job at a lumber mill and starts seeing a coworker. Then his new world begins to unravel; as his past becomes known, he strikes up a high-risk friendship with a young girl and realizes that a man loitering near a schoolyard is a child molester prowling for his next victim.

Beauty Shop

Jorge

2005

Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

Loverboy

Marty

2005

A neglected daughter becomes a possessive mother in an emotional journey into the heart and mind of a woman who loved too much.

The Big Picture

Nick Chapman

1989

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.

Stir of Echoes

Tom Witzky

1999

After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, Tom Witzky begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her.

Starting Over

Husband - Young Couple

1979

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

Death Sentence

Nick Hume

2007

Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.

Frost/Nixon

Jack Brennan

2008

For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.

Cavedweller

Randall Pritchard

2004

A traumatic event sends a musician back to her hometown in an effort to reunite with the daughters she abandoned. To do so, she must confront her abusive ex-husband, from whom she fled years ago.

X-Men: First Class

Sebastian Shaw

2011

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.

Produktion

Wild Things

Executive Producer

1998

Cop Car

Executive Producer

2015

Two kids find themselves in the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse after taking a sheriff's cruiser for a joy ride.

The Woodsman

Executive Producer

2004

Loverboy

Producer

2005

A neglected daughter becomes a possessive mother in an emotional journey into the heart and mind of a woman who loved too much.