Kevin Bacon, known for Footloose (Ren McCormack), A Few Good Men (Capt. Jack Ross), and Apollo 13 (Jack Swigert). Acclaimed character actor.
Films
- The InstigatorsToomey2024
- MaXXXineJohn Labat2024
- Toxic AvengerBob Garbinger2023
- You Should Have LeftTheo Conroy2020
- The DarknessPeter Taylor2016
- X-Men: First ClassSebastian Shaw2011
- Frost/NixonJack Brennan2008
- Mystic RiverSean Devine2003
- Apollo 13Jack Swigert1995
- The River WildWade1994
- A Few Good MenCapt. Jack Ross1992
- JFKWillie O’Keefe1991
- TremorsValentine McKee1990
- FootlooseRen McCormack1984
- DinerTimothy Fenwick1982
- Animal HouseChip Diller1978
TV shows
- The BondsmanHub Halloran2025
- City on a HillJackie Rohr2019
- I Love DickDick2016
- The FollowingRyan Hardy2013
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About Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon is a versatile American actor who rose to fame in the 1980s and has since built a career spanning over four decades, known for intense dramatic roles and a knack for reinvention. He has appeared in a wide range of films and television series, from iconic dance films to space dramas and crime thrillers.
FAQs
What is Kevin Bacon’s most famous film?
Footloose (1984) is arguably his most iconic role, where he played Ren McCormack and performed his own dancing. It cemented his status as a 1980s star.
Did Kevin Bacon sing and dance in Footloose?
Yes, he performed his own dancing and showcased his skills, though his singing voice was not used for the main songs; it was dubbed for the title track.
What is Kevin Bacon’s connection to the game ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’?
The game is based on his extensive and diverse filmography, which allows most actors to be linked to him within six steps. He has a website dedicated to the concept.
Has Kevin Bacon won any major acting awards?
He has received a Golden Globe for his role in the TV movie ‘Taking Chance’ (2009) and has been nominated for an Emmy and a BAFTA, though he has not won an Oscar.
Is Kevin Bacon married and does he have children?
He is married to actress Kyra Sedgwick since 1988, and they have two children: Travis (born 1989) and Sosie (born 1992), both of whom are involved in the arts.
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