Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kieran Culkin
Discover the career path of Kieran Culkin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kieran Culkin is a highly acclaimed American actor recognized for his portrayals of complex and often unlikable characters in film, television, and theater. His performances have garnered significant critical acclaim, resulting in an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Culkin's success highlights his ability to embody challenging roles and resonate with audiences, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1990: Feature Film Debut in Home Alone
At age seven, in 1990, Kieran Culkin made his feature film debut as Fuller McCallister in "Home Alone".
1991: Father of the Bride Release
In 1991, Father of the Bride, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
1991: Roles in Only the Lonely and Father of the Bride
In 1991, Kieran Culkin had minor roles in "Only the Lonely" and "Father of the Bride", earning a Young Artist Award nomination for the latter.
1992: Reprised Role in Home Alone 2
In 1992, Kieran Culkin reprised his role as Fuller McCallister in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York".
1993: Appearance in Nowhere to Run
In 1993, Kieran Culkin appeared in "Nowhere to Run", which received negative-to-mixed reviews.
1994: Appearance in My Summer Story
In 1994, Kieran Culkin appeared in "My Summer Story", which received negative-to-mixed reviews.
1995: Appearance in Father of the Bride Part II
In 1995, Kieran Culkin appeared in "Father of the Bride Part II", which received negative-to-mixed reviews.
1996: Starred in Amanda and Guest Role on Frasier
In 1996, Kieran Culkin starred in "Amanda" and had a guest role on the sitcom "Frasier".
1998: Nomination for The Mighty
In 1998, Kieran Culkin earned a nomination for the Young Artist Award for his performance in "The Mighty".
1998: First Leading Role in The Mighty
In 1998, Kieran Culkin had his first leading role in the coming-of-age drama, "The Mighty".
1998: The Mighty Release
In 1998, The Mighty, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
1999: Appearances in She's All That and The Cider House Rules
In 1999, Kieran Culkin appeared in mainstream films such as "She's All That" and "The Cider House Rules".
1999: The Cider House Rules Release
In 1999, The Cider House Rules, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2000: Return to Stage with The Moment When
In 2000, Kieran Culkin returned to the stage in "The Moment When", an off-Broadway play.
2001: Regular Role in Go Fish
In 2001, Kieran Culkin starred in his first regular television role with the NBC sitcom, "Go Fish".
2002: Collaboration with Kenneth Lonergan
In 2002, Kieran Culkin began a collaboration with dramatist Kenneth Lonergan, starring in productions of "This Is Our Youth".
2002: Role in Igby Goes Down
In 2002, Kieran Culkin played a sardonic teenager in the comedy-drama "Igby Goes Down", earning him his first Golden Globe nomination.
2002: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys & Igby Goes Down Release
In 2002, two of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and Igby Goes Down, were released.
2002: This Is Our Youth
Kieran Culkin started in This Is Our Youth in 2002.
2003: This Is Our Youth
Kieran Culkin started in This Is Our Youth in 2002 and played a role until 2003.
2006: SubUrbia and First Tree in Antarctica
In 2006, Culkin starred in Eric Bogosian's off-Broadway revival of SubUrbia, and made his on-Broadway debut by appearing in Julia Cho's one-act play First Tree in Antarctica.
2008: Release of Lymelife
In 2008, Kieran Culkin's film "Lymelife" was released, a teen comedy executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
2009: The Starry Messenger
In 2009, Kieran Culkin reunited with Lonergan for The Starry Messenger.
2009: Release of Paper Man
In 2009, Kieran Culkin's film "Paper Man" was released, though it disappointed critics.
2010: Role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Kieran Culkin played Wallace Wells in the action comedy "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World".
2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Release
In 2010, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2011: Role in Margaret
In 2011, Kieran Culkin played a small role in Lonergan's psychological drama "Margaret".
2013: Role in Movie 43
In 2013, Kieran Culkin starred in the critically panned comedy "Movie 43".
2015: Roles in Quitters and Fargo
In 2015, Kieran Culkin starred in the critically panned comedy "Quitters" and had a guest role in the crime drama series "Fargo".
2016: Role in Wiener-Dog
In 2016, Kieran Culkin starred in the ensemble cast of Todd Solondz's anthology film "Wiener-Dog".
2016: Weiner-Dog Release
In 2016, Weiner-Dog, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2017: Infinity Baby Release
In 2017, Infinity Baby, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2017: Filming Infinity Baby
In 2017, Kieran Culkin filmed "Infinity Baby" and began settling into acting as a career.
2018: Lead Role in Succession
From 2018, Kieran Culkin received renewed recognition for his lead role as Roman Roy in the HBO series "Succession".
2020: Father of the Bride Legacy-Sequel Short Film
In 2020, Kieran Culkin reunited with the "Father of the Bride" cast for a legacy-sequel short film set during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Father of the Bride Franchise
Kieran Culkin was in the Father of the Bride franchise from 1991-2020.
November 6, 2021: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On November 6, 2021, Kieran Culkin hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live", thirty years after his brother Macaulay hosted.
2021: No Sudden Move Release
In 2021, No Sudden Move, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2022: Gaming Wall Street and Solar Opposites
In 2022, Kieran Culkin narrated the documentary miniseries "Gaming Wall Street" and joined the animated sitcom "Solar Opposites".
2023: Role in Succession
From 2018-2023, Kieran Culkin received renewed recognition for his lead role as Roman Roy in the HBO series "Succession".
2023: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
In 2023, Kieran Culkin reprised his role as Wallace Wells for the anime series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off".
2024: A Real Pain Release
In 2024, A Real Pain, one of Kieran Culkin's most critically acclaimed films, was released.
2024: Academy Award for A Real Pain
In 2024, Kieran Culkin earned the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "A Real Pain".
2024: Release of A Real Pain
In 2024, Kieran Culkin starred in "A Real Pain", earning critical acclaim and several awards including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
