Actor
Kevin Bacon
- Born: 8 July 1958, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Estimated net worth: $45 million
Kevin Bacon is an American actor known for his versatile roles across various genres. He gained fame for films like 'Footloose', 'A Few Good Men', and 'Mystic River'. With a career spanning several decades, Bacon is recognized for his distinctive performances…
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About Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon is an American actor known for his versatile roles across various genres. He gained fame for films like 'Footloose', 'A Few Good Men', and 'Mystic River'. With a career spanning several decades, Bacon is recognized for his distinctive performances and has become a prominent figure in Hollywood, often associated with his unique voice and engaging screen presence.
- Born
- 8 July 1958, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Kyra Sedgwick (1988-present)
- Children
- 2 children: Travis Bacon, Sosie Bacon
- Parents
- Earl Bacon, Ruth Hilda Bacon
- Estimated net worth
- $45 million
Fun facts about Kevin Bacon
- Kevin Bacon has a unique connection to the game 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon', which highlights his extensive collaborations with other actors.
- He is an accomplished musician and has performed with his band, The Bacon Brothers, alongside his brother Michael.
Famous Kevin Bacon quotes
“I can’t dance.”
“You can't handle the truth!”
“I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.”
Kevin Bacon filmography
Cast (199)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Beach Read Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2027 | Family Movie Movie | Jack | |
| 2026 | Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | The Toxic Avenger Unrated Movie | Bob Garbinger, the Villain | 5.9 |
| 2025 | The Best You Can Movie | Stan Olszewski | 7.0 |
| 2025 | The Bloody Plumage from Another World Movie | Evil Chicken | |
| 2025 | Sirens TV | Peter Kell | 6.6 |
| 2025 | The Bondsman TV | Hub Halloran | 7.2 |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2024 | MaXXXine Movie | John Labat | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Movie | Captain Cade Grant | 6.6 |
| 2023 | Leave the World Behind Movie | Danny | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Space Oddity Movie | Jeff McAllister | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Colin from Accounts TV | Kevin Bacon | 7.5 |
| 2022 | The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Movie | Kevin Bacon | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Take 5 with Zan Rowe TV | Self - Guest | 3.0 |
| 2022 | One Way Movie | Fred Sr. | 5.7 |
| 2022 | They/Them Movie | Owen Whistler | 4.7 |
| 2022 | Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2022 | North Star Movie | Dr. Owen Broderick | 5.0 |
| 2021 | Last Meals TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 2021 | Ben & Jerry's: Clash of the Cones TV | Self | 1.0 |
| 2021 | Val Movie | Self (archive) | 7.2 |
| 2020 | The Legend of Burt Gummer Movie | self | |
| 2020 | Clint Eastwood: Hollywood Outlaw Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Tremors: Making Perfection Movie | Himself | 6.4 |
| 2020 | You Should Have Left Movie | Theo Conroy | 6.1 |
| 2020 | Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | Find Your Groove Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" Movie | Pinky Peterson | 6.1 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | City on a Hill TV | Jackie Rohr | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Movie | Self | 2.7 |
| 2018 | Tremors TV | Valentine 'Val' McKee | 7.3 |
| 2017 | No Activity TV | Kevin Bacon (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2017 | SMILF TV | Kevin Bacon | 5.9 |
| 2017 | Carpool Karaoke: The Series TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2017 | Tour de Pharmacy Movie | Ditmer Klerken | 6.7 |
| 2017 | The Words That Built America Movie | Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Story of a Girl Movie | Michael | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Patriots Day Movie | Richard DesLauriers | 7.1 |
| 2016 | I Love Dick TV | Dick | 5.9 |
| 2016 | The Darkness Movie | Peter Taylor | 4.8 |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Movie | Self - Actor | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Black Mass Movie | FBI Agent Charles McGuire | 6.5 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Cop Car Movie | Sheriff Kretzer | 6.0 |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2015 | Hot Ones TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2013 | @midnight with Chris Hardwick TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2013 | Skum Rocks! Movie | Self | 3.0 |
| 2013 | The Presidents' Gatekeepers Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2013 | Jayne Mansfield's Car Movie | Carroll Caldwell | 5.7 |
| 2013 | R.I.P.D. Movie | Bobby Hayes | 5.9 |
| 2013 | Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Teen Titans Go! TV | Kevin Bacon (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2013 | The Following TV | Ryan Hardy | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Vanilla Ice Archive Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 2012 | X-Men: First Class 35mm Special Movie | Self - Sebastian Shaw | 6.8 |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | 8 Movie | Charles J. Cooper | 5.2 |
| 2011 | "Footloose": Remembering Willard Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love. Movie | David Lindhagen | 7.3 |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class Movie | Sebastian Shaw | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Elephant White Movie | Jimmy the Brit | 5.0 |
| 2011 | Let’s Dance! Kevin Bacon on "Footloose" Movie | Self | |
| 2010 | Super Movie | Jacques | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Beyond All Boundaries Movie | Robert Sherrod | 6.7 |
| 2009 | Taking Chance Movie | LtCol Mike Strobl | 7.2 |
| 2009 | Bored to Death TV | Himself | 7.2 |
| 2009 | The Human Family Tree Movie | Himself - Narrator | 7.2 |
| 2009 | My One and Only Movie | Dan Devereaux | 6.6 |
| 2009 | These Vagabond Shoes Movie | Tom | 5.3 |
| 2009 | New Orleans Animal Rescue Movie | Himself | |
| 2009 | Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race TV | Self - Video Message | 7.5 |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon Movie | Jack Brennan | 7.3 |
| 2008 | Animal House: The Inside Story Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2008 | Connected: The Power of Six Degrees Movie | Kevin Bacon | 7.8 |
| 2007 | Saving Angelo Movie | Brent | |
| 2007 | Rails & Ties Movie | Tom Stark | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Death Sentence Movie | Nick Hume | 6.8 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Air I Breathe Movie | Love | 6.3 |
| 2006 | America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Where the Truth Lies Movie | Lanny | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Beauty Shop Movie | Jorge | 6.3 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Kevin Bacon (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Loverboy Movie | Marty | 5.0 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | The Woodsman Movie | Walter | 6.8 |
| 2004 | Footloose: A Modern Musical Movie | Self | |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Mystic River: Beneath the Surface Movie | Self | 9.5 |
| 2004 | Forces of Nature Movie | Himself - Narrator | 8.2 |
| 2004 | Cavedweller Movie | Randall Pritchard | 5.8 |
| 2004 | On Air with Ryan Seacrest TV | Self | 9.5 |
| 2003 | Mystic River: From Page to Screen Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2003 | In the Cut Movie | John Graham (uncredited) | 5.1 |
| 2003 | Mystic River Movie | Sean Devine | 7.7 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Queer Eye for the Straight Guy TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest/Musical Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update Movie | Rev. Chip Diller | 9.0 |
| 2002 | Trapped Movie | Hickey | 6.2 |
| 2002 | American Idol TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2001 | Novocaine Movie | Actor Lance Phelps | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & Music Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2001 | Critics Choice Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.9 |
| 2000 | Hollow Man Movie | Sebastian Caine | 6.0 |
| 2000 | God, the Devil and Bob TV | Kevin Bacon (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2000 | We Married Margo Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2000 | My Dog Skip Movie | Jack Morris | 6.7 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Movie | (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Stir of Echoes Movie | Tom Witzky | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Diner: On The Flip Side Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 1998 | The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion Movie | Self - Chip Diller | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Will & Grace TV | Kevin Bacon | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Wild Things Movie | Sergeant Ray Duquette | 6.4 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Telling Lies in America Movie | Billy Magic | 5.8 |
| 1997 | Picture Perfect Movie | Sam | 5.9 |
| 1997 | Leute heute TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1997 | Digging to China Movie | Ricky Schroth | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Destination Anywhere Movie | Mike | 6.9 |
| 1997 | Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1996 | Sleepers Movie | Nokes | 7.6 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 1995 | Balto Movie | Balto (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1995 | The Frank Skinner Show TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 Movie | Jack Swigert | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Sci-Fi Channel: The Making of Apollo 13 Movie | Self | |
| 1995 | Murder in the First Movie | Henri Young | 7.1 |
| 1994 | The River Wild Movie | Wade | 6.5 |
| 1994 | The Air Up There Movie | Jimmy Dolan | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Vic (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | A Few Good Men Movie | Capt. Jack Ross | 7.6 |
| 1992 | Mad About You TV | Kevin Bacon | 6.8 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1991 | JFK Movie | Willie O'Keefe | 7.6 |
| 1991 | Pyrates Movie | Ari | 5.3 |
| 1991 | A Little Vicious Movie | Narrator | 7.7 |
| 1991 | He Said, She Said Movie | Dan Hanson | 5.9 |
| 1991 | Queens Logic Movie | Dennis | 5.8 |
| 1991 | America's Funniest Dirty Jokes Movie | Himself | 5.0 |
| 1990 | Flatliners Movie | David Labraccio | 6.5 |
| 1990 | Tremors Movie | Valentine McKee | 7.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Philly Concierge (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Big Picture Movie | Nick Chapman | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Criminal Law Movie | Martin Thiel | 5.6 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1988 | POV TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.9 |
| 1988 | Lemon Sky Movie | Alan | 7.6 |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby Movie | Jake Briggs | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles Movie | Taxi Racer | 7.3 |
| 1987 | End of the Line Movie | Everett | 5.2 |
| 1987 | White Water Summer Movie | Vic | 6.2 |
| 1986 | John Hughes: Time Capsule Movie | Himself | |
| 1986 | ZDF-Fernsehgarten TV | Self | 2.8 |
| 1986 | The Tender Age Movie | Probation Officer (uncredited) | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Quicksilver Movie | Jack Casey | 5.6 |
| 1984 | Mister Roberts Movie | Ens. Frank Pulver | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Footloose Movie | Ren | 6.7 |
| 1983 | The Demon Murder Case Movie | Kenny Miller | 6.2 |
| 1983 | Enormous Changes at the Last Minute Movie | Dennis | 4.6 |
| 1982 | Forty Deuce Movie | Ricky | 5.1 |
| 1982 | Diner Movie | Timothy Fenwick Jr. | 6.8 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Probation Officer (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Alan | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Only When I Laugh Movie | Don | 5.7 |
| 1980 | Friday the 13th Movie | Jack | 6.4 |
| 1980 | Hero at Large Movie | 2nd Teenager | 5.9 |
| 1979 | The Gift Movie | Teddy | 6.5 |
| 1979 | Starting Over Movie | Husband - Young Couple | 6.4 |
| 1978 | Animal House Movie | Chip Diller | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1951 | Search for Tomorrow TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.0 |
| TBA | The Vice Guide Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Fleshing Out the Hollow Man Movie | Self | |
| TBA | The Bellamy Brothers: Guilty of the Crime Movie | Leo | |
| TBA | Summoner Movie | Jefferson Haddock |
Crew (20)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Family Movie Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2027 | Family Movie Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2025 | The Best You Can Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2025 | The Bondsman TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2022 | They/Them Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.7 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City on a Hill TV | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2019 | City on a Hill TV | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Tremors TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2016 | I Love Dick TV | Creator · Creator | 5.9 |
| 2016 | I Love Dick TV | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2015 | Cop Car Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2013 | The Following TV | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2005 | The Closer TV | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 2005 | Loverboy Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 2005 | Loverboy Movie | Producer · Production | 5.0 |
| 2004 | The Woodsman Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2004 | Footloose: A Modern Musical Movie | Thanks · Crew | |
| 1998 | Wild Things Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Losing Chase Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| TBA | Zapata, Texas TV | Creator · Creator |
Latest releases
- Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart2026
- The Toxic Avenger Unrated2025 / TMDB 5.9
- The Best You Can2025 / TMDB 7.0
- The Bloody Plumage from Another World2025
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert2025 / TMDB 6.7
- MaXXXine2024 / TMDB 6.3
Questions about Kevin Bacon
What are some of Kevin Bacon's career highlights?
Kevin Bacon's career highlights include starring in iconic films such as 'Footloose', 'Apollo 13', and 'Mystic River'. His performances have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Has Kevin Bacon won any awards?
Yes, Kevin Bacon has received several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for his role in 'Taking Chance'. He has also been nominated for an Emmy for his performance in 'The Good Wife'.
What was Kevin Bacon's first film?
Kevin Bacon's first film was 'Animal House', released in 1978. He played a minor role as a fraternity brother, which marked the beginning of his acting career.
What are Kevin Bacon's most successful films?
Some of Kevin Bacon's most successful films include 'Footloose', 'A Few Good Men', and 'Tremors'. These films have not only been commercially successful but also established him as a talented actor.
What is known about Kevin Bacon's personal life?
Kevin Bacon has been married to actress Kyra Sedgwick since 1988. They have two children together, Travis and Sosie, and are known for their strong family values.
What is Kevin Bacon's estimated net worth?
Kevin Bacon's estimated net worth is approximately $45 million. This wealth comes from his extensive career in film and television, as well as his music endeavors.
What are some milestones in Kevin Bacon's filmography?
Milestones in Kevin Bacon's filmography include starring in 'Footloose', which became a cultural phenomenon, and his role in 'Mystic River', which earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Is Kevin Bacon involved in any charitable work?
Yes, Kevin Bacon is actively involved in various charitable causes, including the SixDegrees.org initiative, which encourages people to connect and support charitable organizations.