History of Kieran Culkin in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1970: Birth of half-sister Jennifer Adamson

In 1970, Kieran Culkin's half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, was born.

1976: Birth of brother Shane

In 1976, Kieran Culkin's brother, Shane, was born.

1978: Birth of sister Dakota

In 1978, Kieran Culkin's sister, Dakota, was born.

1980: Birth of brother Macaulay

In 1980, Kieran Culkin's brother, Macaulay, was born.

September 30, 1982: Kieran Culkin's Birth

On September 30, 1982, Kieran Kyle Culkin was born in New York City.

Others born on this day/year

1984: Birth of sister Quinn

In 1984, Kieran Culkin's sister, Quinn, was born.

1987: Birth of brother Christian

In 1987, Kieran Culkin's brother, Christian, was born.

1989: Birth of brother Rory

In 1989, Kieran Culkin's brother, Rory, was born.

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.

March 1995: Parents' Separation

In March 1995, Kieran Culkin's parents separated after living together for over twenty years.

1995: Request to Bar Media from Courtroom

During his parents' custody battle in 1995, a 13-year-old Kieran Culkin requested to bar the media from the courtroom, but his plea was denied.

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.

2000: Death of half-sister Jennifer Adamson

In 2000, Kieran Culkin's half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, passed away.

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: Michael Jackson's Comments

In 2003, Michael Jackson spoke about his relationship with children, including Kieran Culkin, in the program "Living with Michael Jackson".

2003: This Is Our Youth

Kieran Culkin started in This Is Our Youth in 2002 and played a role until 2003.

2005: Brief Relationship with Anna Paquin

In 2005, Kieran Culkin briefly dated his After Ashley co-star Anna Paquin.

2005: After Ashley

In 2005, Kieran Culkin played a role in After Ashley.

2005: Acquittal of Michael Jackson

In 2005, Michael Jackson was acquitted in a court of law.

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.

2008: Death of sister Dakota

In 2008, Kieran Culkin's sister, Dakota, passed away.

2009: Relationship with Emma Stone

From 2009, Kieran Culkin was in a relationship with Emma Stone.

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".

2011: Relationship with Emma Stone

Kieran Culkin was in a relationship with Emma Stone from 2009-2011.

2012: Meeting Jazz Charton

In 2012, Kieran Culkin met British advertising specialist Jazz Charton.

June 22, 2013: Elopement with Jazz Charton

On June 22, 2013, Kieran Culkin eloped with Jazz Charton in Iowa.

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".

September 2019: Birth of Daughter

In September 2019, Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton welcomed their first child, a daughter.

2019: Leaving Neverland Documentary

In 2019, Kieran Culkin declined to speak about his relationship with Michael Jackson following the release of the documentary film "Leaving Neverland".