Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kevin Bacon
Discover the career path of Kevin Bacon, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kevin Bacon is a celebrated American actor known for his diverse roles across film and television. He gained prominence in the 1980s with films like 'Footloose' and has maintained a successful career, appearing in both mainstream and independent productions. Recognized for his versatility, Bacon has earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He is also known for the 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' game, which highlights his extensive connections within the entertainment industry.
2011: Appearance on Finding Your Roots
In 2011, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick appeared on the PBS TV series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates and discovered they are ninth cousins, once removed. They also appeared in a video promoting the "Bill of Reproductive Rights", supporting a woman's right to choose and access to birth control.
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