Kevin Bacon

Name: Kevin Bacon
Date of Birth: July 08, 1958
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mini-bio: Kevin Bacon is an American film and theater actor who has starred in Footloose, Stir of Echoes, Wild Things, JFK, and Apollo 13, among many others. He has been married to actress Kyra Sedgwick since S...( read more)

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"I`m always happier and a better actor when I can really lose myself in a character and become somebody else."

Kevin Bacon Mini-Bio:

Kevin Norwood Bacon, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1958, is one of the foremost actors of his generation, having proven his talents in a wide range of film genres from action thrillers to romantic comedies to heavy dramas and even the occasional musical. His talent for balancing starring roles with powerful supporting characters has allowed him to build a varied and critically acclaimed body of work.

With the support of his parents, Bacon left his native Philadelphia to become the youngest student at Circle in the Square Theatre in New York where he studied until he made his film debut as Chip in National Lampoon's Animal House. This led to roles in Diner and Footloose. It was 1984's Footloose that brought Bacon his breakthrough role. As the big-city boy crusading against the puritanical constraints against dancing imposed by a well-meaning but overbearing fundamentalist minister, Kevin became a teen icon - an image that, though it propelled him to stardom, would prove difficult to shed.

Following Footloose's success with a series of curious failures such as Quicksilver (1986) and White Water Summer (1987), it was on the set of Lemon Sky (1987) that Kevin Bacon would meet future wife Kyra Sedgwick; the couple exchanged wedding vows the following year.

Aside from acting, Kevin is a musician. With his older, musician brother Michael, Kevin is the other half of “The Bacon Brothers,” a successful band with a sound that Kevin describes as “Forosoco” ( which is the title of their first album)--Folk, Rock, Soul and Country. Already highly regarded and hugely successful on the national club circuit, they have recorded 4 CD’s and a concert DVD.

VITAL STATS

Eye color:	Blue
Height:	5' 11"
Notable feature(s):	High Cheek Bones Different Hair Styles
Education:	Attended the prestigious Julia Reynolds Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia Attended the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts Manning Street Actors Theater in Philadelphia, PA
Family:	Father: Edmund Bacon Mother: Ruth Bacon Brother: Michael Bacon Wife: Kyra Sedgwick Son: Travis Bacon Daughter: Sosie Ruth Bacon
Resides in:	New York
Religion:	Kevin Bacon on religion: "I am a traditionalist. I think that one of the great things about this country is that people of all the religions can come and practice and worship in a way that makes them happy and gives them a peace. And another great thing about it is that our government is not supposed to be based or tied to religious organizations."
Political Affiliation:	Democratic
Personal interests:	Playing in his band ~ The Bacon Brothers
Charities/Causes:	SixDegrees.org Bacon launched SixDegrees.org, an online network that gives visitors a chance to learn about and donate to celebrities' pet charities, Users can collect celebrities' icons, or "badges," and attach them to e-mails or Web pages – and create their own badges to link to their favorite charity. Bacon has pledged to personally match the donations (up to $10,000) of the first six users who create badges. The total donations are over 2 million dollars. Charities Supported: * BID 2 BEAT AIDS * Collaboration Foundation * Earth Day Network * Friends of the High Line * Global Fund for Women * Network for Good * Until There's a Cure Causes supported: AIDS Conservation Creative Arts Economic/Business Support Environment Human Rights Miscellaneous Philanthropy Women On October 7th, 2005, The Bacon Brothers, Kevin and his brother Michael, performed live at the Benefit Concert for Bancroft NeuroHealth in New Jersey. The proceeds from the benefit went to provide support for services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuires and neurological difficulties. In his free time, Kevin participates in Riverkeeper, an organization that works to keep the Hudson River clean and preserve New York City's drinking water supply.
Other:	Favorite Destination: Philadelphia "It's a short hop on the Amtrak down to Philly - about an hour and 15 minutes from New York. I've lived in New York since I was 17 and don't see myself moving back to Philly, but I will always go back there. It's an interesting place to explore and you can't compare it to other cities. It's unique." Eco-Friendly Traveler: "I walk at least 40 blocks every day and use public transportation. When I go to Philly, I don't drive. Why would I want to get into a car and sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic when I can take the train to downtown Philly?"

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senziskystars

kevin really i love u and u great acter

posted 277 days ago
cronoklee

Check out this tribute song to the man himself! (click the play button at the top right of this page!)

http://www.last.fm/music/michaels%27+@+maximum/_/Kevin+Bacon

posted 286 days ago
TheMRCFan

Kevin is really great and amazing actor !!
and everybody he is mine !!! OK !!

posted 289 days ago
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posted 289 days ago
jenniferrose2691

Hey Kevin Bacon! I really think u are a really cool actor for Foot Lose! U are so good looking?

posted 292 days ago
ekaniki

Happy Birthday Kevin!!!
you're awasome:)

posted 500 days ago
yashiba2005

Well this is your birthday soooooo "Happy Birthday!"

posted 501 days ago
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posted 531 days ago
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posted 544 days ago
operadame

I love Kevin such a great acter!!!

posted 566 days ago

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Kevin Bacon Movies

My One and Only (PG-13, 2009)
Taking Chance (Unrated, 2009)
Frost/Nixon (R, 2008)
The Air I Breathe (R, 2008)
Rails & Ties (PG-13, 2007)
Saving Angelo (Unrated, 2007)
Death Sentence (R, 2007)
The Magic 7 (Unrated, 2007)
Where the Truth Lies (Unrated, 2005)
Cavedweller (Unrated, 2005)

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