History of Kevin Bacon in Timeline
Kevin Bacon is a prolific American actor known for his diverse roles across film and television. He has received awards such as a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, recognizing his contributions to the entertainment industry. His career spans various genres, solidifying his status as a versatile and recognizable figure in Hollywood.
July 8, 1958: Kevin Bacon's Birth
On July 8, 1958, Kevin Norwood Bacon was born. He is an American actor known for various roles, including leading man characters.
1978: Feature Film Debut in National Lampoon's Animal House
In 1978, Kevin Bacon made his feature film debut in the fraternity comedy National Lampoon's Animal House.
1979: Briefly worked on Search for Tomorrow
In 1979, Kevin Bacon briefly worked on the television soap opera Search for Tomorrow in New York.
1980: Appearance in Friday the 13th
In 1980, Kevin Bacon appeared in the slasher film Friday the 13th and also performed in Getting Out at New York's Phoenix Theater.
1980: Worked on Guiding Light
In 1980, Kevin Bacon worked on the television soap opera Guiding Light in New York.
1981: Performed in Flux
During the 1981-1982 season, Kevin Bacon performed in Flux at Second Stage Theatre.
1982: Performed in Flux
During the 1981-1982 season, Kevin Bacon performed in Flux at Second Stage Theatre.
1982: Obie Award and Broadway Debut
In 1982, Kevin Bacon won an Obie Award for his role in Forty Deuce and made his Broadway debut in Slab Boys. That same year, he made an indelible impression in the film Diner.
1984: Starred in Footloose
In 1984, Kevin Bacon starred in Footloose, gaining significant attention for his performance and solidifying his status as a leading man.
1987: Cameo in Planes, Trains and Automobiles
In 1987, Kevin Bacon had a cameo in John Hughes's comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
September 4, 1988: Marriage to Kyra Sedgwick
On September 4, 1988, Kevin Bacon married actress Kyra Sedgwick after meeting on the set of Lemon Sky.
1988: Starred in She's Having a Baby
In 1988, Kevin Bacon starred in John Hughes's comedy She's Having a Baby.
1990: Successful roles in Tremors and Flatliners
In 1990, Kevin Bacon played roles in the comedy/horror film Tremors and the medical drama Flatliners.
1991: Performed in JFK
In 1991, Kevin Bacon performed as Willie O'Keefe in Oliver Stone's JFK and began to give up the idea of playing leading men in big-budget films, choosing to remake himself as a character actor.
1992: Birth of Daughter Sosie Ruth
In 1992, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick had a daughter, Sosie Ruth.
1994: Golden Globe Nomination for The River Wild
In 1994, Kevin Bacon earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in The River Wild.
1995: Broadcast Film Critic's Association Award for Murder in the First
In 1995, Kevin Bacon earned the Broadcast Film Critic's Association Award for Murder in the First. He also starred in the blockbuster hit Apollo 13 the same year.
1995: Formation of The Bacon Brothers band
In 1995, Kevin Bacon formed a band called The Bacon Brothers with his brother, Michael. The duo has since released seven albums.
1996: Directorial Debut with Losing Chase
In 1996, Kevin Bacon made his debut as a director with the television film Losing Chase, which was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, and won one. He also starred in Digging to China and Telling Lies in America.
1996: Starred in Sleepers and Directed Losing Chase
In 1996, Kevin Bacon starred in Sleepers and made his directorial debut with the television film Losing Chase.
1997: Appearance in Picture Perfect
In 1997, Kevin Bacon appeared in the lighthearted romantic comedy, Picture Perfect.
1998: Executive Producer of Wild Things
In 1998, Kevin Bacon was the executive producer of Wild Things, reserving a supporting role for himself.
1999: Starred in Stir of Echoes
In 1999, Kevin Bacon starred in Stir of Echoes, directed by David Koepp.
2000: Appearance in Hollow Man
In 2000, Kevin Bacon appeared in Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man. That same year, he also played the gruff father in the family film My Dog Skip.
2003: Acted in Mystic River
In 2003, Kevin Bacon acted with Sean Penn and Tim Robbins in Clint Eastwood's movie Mystic River.
2004: Starred in The Woodsman
In 2004, Kevin Bacon was acclaimed for his role in The Woodsman, for which he was nominated for best actor and received the Independent Spirit Award.
2005: Appeared in Beauty Shop
In 2005, Kevin Bacon appeared in the comedy film Beauty Shop with Queen Latifah.
2008: Appearance in will.i.am's Video "It's a New Day"
In 2008, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick appeared in will.i.am's video "It's a New Day", which was released following Barack Obama's presidential win.
February 21, 2009: Taking Chance Premiered on HBO
On February 21, 2009, the HBO Films production of Taking Chance premiered on HBO. The film is based on a story written by Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl.
July 15, 2010: Confirmed Appearance in X-Men: First Class
On July 15, 2010, it was confirmed that Kevin Bacon would appear in Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class as the mutant villain Sebastian Shaw.
2011: Finding Your Roots Appearance
In 2011, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick discovered they are ninth cousins once removed while appearing on the PBS TV series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates.
2011: Release of X-Men: First Class and Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2011, X-Men: First Class was released, and Kevin Bacon also appeared in the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love.
March 2012: Performance in 8
In March 2012, Kevin Bacon was featured in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play, 8, as Attorney Charles J. Cooper.
2012: Advertising Campaign for EE
Beginning in 2012, Kevin Bacon has appeared in a major advertising campaign for EE in the United Kingdom, based on the Six Degrees concept and his various film roles.
2012: Google Added Bacon Number Feature
In 2012, Google added a feature to their search engine, whereby searching for an actor's name followed by the words "Bacon Number" would show the ways in which that actor is connected to Kevin Bacon. This feature is no longer active.
2013: Starred in The Following and Won Saturn Award
From 2013 to 2015, Kevin Bacon starred as Ryan Hardy in the FOX television series The Following. In 2013, he won a Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television for that role.
2013: Boston Marathon Bombing
In 2016, Kevin Bacon starred in Patriots Day, which was about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
2015: Appeared in Black Mass
From 2013 to 2015, Kevin Bacon starred as Ryan Hardy in the FOX television series The Following. In 2015, he also appeared in the crime film Black Mass.
2015: Commercial spokesperson for the U.S. egg industry
In 2015, Kevin Bacon became a commercial spokesperson for the U.S. egg industry.
2015: Expressed interest in returning to the Tremors franchise
In 2015, Kevin Bacon expressed his interest in returning to the Tremors franchise during an interview. However, he did not appear in Tremors 5: Bloodline (2015).
2016: Starred in Patriots Day
In 2016, Kevin Bacon starred in Patriots Day, which was about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
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