Kevin Bacon

Date of Birth: July 8, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Kevin Norwood Bacon is an American actor and musician, born on July 8, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has an extensive career in film, television, and theater, spanning over four decades. Bacon is known for his versatility, having played a wide range of characters in different genres. He first gained fame for his role in the classic 1984 film “Footloose,” where he played the rebellious teenager Ren McCormack. Over the years, he has starred in other notable films such as “A Few Good Men,” “Apollo 13,” “Mystic River,” and “The Following.” Bacon’s career has also included significant roles in television series, most notably in the crime drama “The Following” and the Amazon series “I Love Dick.” In addition to acting, he is one half of the musical duo The Bacon Brothers, alongside his brother Michael Bacon. Kevin Bacon is married to actress Kyra Sedgwick, and they have two children together.

5 Interesting Facts about Kevin Bacon

1. Kevin Bacon has a game named after him called “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” which is based on the idea that any two people in Hollywood are six or fewer social connections away from each other.

2. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.

3. Bacon has been married to actress Kyra Sedgwick since 1988, and they have one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting marriages.

4. He is a Golden Globe Award winner and has received numerous other nominations throughout his career.

5. In addition to his acting career, Kevin Bacon is an accomplished musician and performs with his brother in their band, The Bacon Brothers.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kevin Bacon

1. “Part of the joy of acting is the research, finding out about other people.”

2. “I think the scariest person in the world is the person with no sense of humor.”

3. “Some things are better than sex, and some are worse, but there’s nothing exactly like it.”

4. “I really believe that all of us have a lot of darkness in our souls. Anger, rage, fear, sadness. I don’t think that’s only reserved for people who have horrible upbringings.”

5. “I don’t watch a lot of my own movies. I just get too critical of myself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kevin Bacon’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $45 million.

Children

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have two children: Travis Bacon, born in 1989, who is a musician and actor, and Sosie Bacon, born in 1992, who is also an actress and has appeared in several television series and films.