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 celebrated for his portrayals of complex, often unsavory yet empathetic characters in film, television, and theater. He has garnered significant recognition for his work, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. His performances have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1990: Feature Film Debut in Home Alone

In 1990, Kieran Culkin made his feature film debut alongside his brother Macaulay in the Christmas comedy 'Home Alone'.

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1991: Roles in Only the Lonely and Father of the Bride

In 1991, Kieran Culkin had minor roles in the romantic comedies 'Only the Lonely' and 'Father of the Bride'.

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1991: Father of the Bride released

In 1991, the film Father of the Bride, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

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1992: Reprised Role in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

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'.

1994: Appearance in My Summer Story

In 1994, Kieran Culkin appeared in 'My Summer Story'.

1995: Appearance in Father of the Bride Part II

In 1995, Kieran Culkin appeared in 'Father of the Bride Part II'.

1996: Starring in Amanda and Guest Role on Frasier

In 1996, Kieran Culkin starred in 'Amanda' and had a guest role on the television sitcom 'Frasier'.

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1998: Starring in The Mighty

In 1998, Kieran Culkin starred as a boy suffering from Morquio syndrome in the coming-of-age film 'The Mighty', earning him a nomination for the Young Artist Award.

1998: The Mighty released

In 1998, the film The Mighty, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

1999: The Cider House Rules released

In 1999, the film The Cider House Rules, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

2000: Return to Stage in The Moment When

In 2000, Kieran Culkin returned to the stage in 'The Moment When', an off-Broadway romantic comedy play. During a performance, he swapped a prop joint for a real one, getting his co-stars high.

2001: Regular Role in Go Fish

In 2001, Kieran Culkin starred in his first regular television role with the short-lived NBC sitcom 'Go Fish'.

2002: Breakthrough Role in Igby Goes Down

In 2002, Kieran Culkin achieved his breakthrough role as a sardonic teenager in the comedy-drama 'Igby Goes Down', which earned him his first Golden Globe Award nomination.

2002: West End Production of This Is Our Youth

In 2002, Kieran Culkin started as a replacement for Jake Gyllenhaal in Kenneth Lonergan's West End production of 'This Is Our Youth' at the Garrick Theatre.

2002: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and Igby Goes Down released

In 2002, the films The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and Igby Goes Down, both starring Kieran Culkin, were released and became two of his most critically acclaimed films.

2003: West End Production of This Is Our Youth

In 2003, Kieran Culkin continued as a replacement for Jake Gyllenhaal in Kenneth Lonergan's West End production of 'This Is Our Youth' at the Garrick Theatre.

2005: After Ashley at the Vineyard Theatre

In 2005, Kieran Culkin played a young man in Gina Gionfriddo's 'After Ashley' at the Vineyard Theatre, winning an Obie Award for his performance.

2006: Off-Broadway Revival of SubUrbia and Broadway Debut

In 2006, Kieran Culkin starred in Eric Bogosian's off-Broadway revival of 'SubUrbia' and made his Broadway debut in Julia Cho's 'First Tree in Antarctica'.

2008: Return to Screen with Lymelife

In 2008, Kieran Culkin made his intermittent return to the screen with 'Lymelife'.

2009: The Starry Messenger at the Acorn Theatre

In 2009, Kieran Culkin reunited with Kenneth Lonergan for 'The Starry Messenger' at the Acorn Theatre.

2009: Release of Paper Man

In 2009, Kieran Culkin's next release was 'Paper Man'.

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2010: Role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

In 2010, Kieran Culkin portrayed Wallace Wells in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'.

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2010: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World released

In 2010, the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

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2011: Role in Margaret

In 2011, Kieran Culkin played a small role in 'Margaret'.

2013: Role in Movie 43

In 2013, Kieran Culkin starred in the critically panned comedy 'Movie 43'.

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2015: Role in Quitters and Fargo

In 2015, Kieran Culkin starred in the critically panned comedy 'Quitters' and had a guest role in the second season of the crime drama series 'Fargo'.

2016: Role in Wiener-Dog

In 2016, Kieran Culkin starred in the ensemble cast of 'Wiener-Dog'.

2016: Weiner-Dog released

In 2016, the film Weiner-Dog, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

2017: Filming Infinity Baby

In 2017, Kieran Culkin recalled feeling comfortable with acting while filming 'Infinity Baby'.

2017: Infinity Baby released

In 2017, the film Infinity Baby, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

2018: Lead Role in Succession

From 2018, Kieran Culkin received renewed recognition for his lead role as Roman Roy in the HBO series 'Succession'.

2018: Career Resurgence with Succession

In 2018, Kieran Culkin experienced a career resurgence with his portrayal of Roman Roy in the HBO drama series 'Succession'.

2020: Reunion with Father of the Bride Cast

In 2020, Kieran Culkin reunited with the 'Father of the Bride' cast for its legacy-sequel short film set during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 6, 2021: Hosting Saturday Night Live

On November 6, 2021, Kieran Culkin hosted 'Saturday Night Live', marking thirty years since his brother Macaulay hosted.

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2021: No Sudden Move released

In 2021, the film No Sudden Move, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.

2022: Narration and Voice Acting Roles

In 2022, Kieran Culkin narrated the documentary miniseries 'Gaming Wall Street' and joined the adult animated sitcom 'Solar Opposites' as a recurring character.

2022: Voice Acting in Solar Opposites

In 2022, Kieran Culkin's voice acting work includes roles in 'Solar Opposites'.

March 2023: Starred in COS campaign and became brand ambassador for Zegna, creative partnership with Dior

In March 2023, Kieran Culkin starred in COS' spring–summer campaign and became a brand ambassador for Zegna. He also developed a creative partnership with Dior.

2023: End of Succession

In 2023, Kieran Culkin concluded his lead role as Roman Roy in the HBO series 'Succession', earning critical acclaim and numerous awards.

2023: Return to Role in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

In 2023, Kieran Culkin returned to his role as Wallace Wells for the anime series 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'.

2023: Voice Acting in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

In 2023, Kieran Culkin's voice acting work includes roles in 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'.

2024: Academy Award for A Real Pain

In 2024, Kieran Culkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as a grief-stricken cousin in the buddy comedy 'A Real Pain'.

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2024: Release of A Real Pain

In 2024, the Sundance Film Festival marked the release of 'A Real Pain', Kieran Culkin's first major project post-Succession, earning him several accolades including the Academy Award.

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