Kevin Bacon is an American actor and musician, renowned for his extensive career spanning over four decades. Born on July 8, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is the youngest of six children. His mother, Ruth Hilda, was an elementary school teacher and activist, while his father, Edmund Bacon, was a prominent urban planner. Bacon’s passion for acting was ignited during his youth, leading him to study theater at the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts.
Career Highlights:
- Film: Bacon’s film debut was in National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978). He gained prominence with roles in Footloose (1984), JFK (1991), A Few Good Men (1992), Apollo 13 (1995), and Mystic River (2003). Other notable films include Friday the 13th (1980), Tremors (1990), and Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011).
- Television: Bacon earned a Golden Globe Award for his role in Taking Chance (2009). He starred in the series The Following (2013–2015) and City on a Hill (2019–2022). His latest project is The Bondsman, a supernatural series on Amazon Prime Video, where he plays Hub Halloran, a bounty hunter capturing escaped demons. The show premieres on April 3, 2025.
Music Career:
Beyond acting, Bacon is half of the musical duo The Bacon Brothers, alongside his brother Michael. Their twelfth album, Ballad Of The Brothers, was released on April 19, 2024, blending folk, rock, soul, and country influences.
Personal Life:
Bacon has been married to actress Kyra Sedgwick since 1988. They have two children, Travis and Sosie, both of whom are involved in the entertainment industry. In December 2024, it was announced that the family would co-direct and star in a new comedy-horror film titled Family Movie, blending their unique dynamic with a thrilling storyline.
Recent Activities:
At the Night of Too Many Stars event benefiting Next for Autism, Bacon was spotted alongside Kyra Sedgwick, Katie Holmes, and Chris Rock. Additionally, he appeared in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, playing a kidnapped version of himself in a musical number.
For a fun look at Kevin Bacon’s involvement in music, here’s a segment where he discusses the original version of “Summer of ’69” with Jimmy Fallon: