History of Kieran Culkin in Timeline
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.
1970: Birth of Half-Sister Jennifer Adamson
In 1970, Kieran Culkin's half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, was born.
1976: Birth of Brother Shane Culkin
In 1976, Kieran Culkin's brother, Shane, was born.
1978: Birth of Sister Dakota Culkin
In 1978, Kieran Culkin's sister, Dakota, was born.
1980: Birth of Brother Macaulay Culkin
In 1980, Kieran Culkin's brother, Macaulay, was born.
September 30, 1982: Kieran Culkin Born
On September 30, 1982, Kieran Kyle Culkin was born in New York City.
1984: Birth of Sister Quinn Culkin
In 1984, Kieran Culkin's sister, Quinn, was born.
1987: Birth of Brother Christian Culkin
In 1987, Kieran Culkin's brother, Christian, was born.
1989: Birth of Brother Rory Culkin
In 1989, Kieran Culkin's brother, Rory, was born.
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'.
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'.
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.
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'.
March 1995: Parents' Separation
In March 1995, Kieran Culkin's parents separated after living together for more than twenty years. His mother was awarded sole custody of five of their seven children following a two-year, highly publicized custody battle.
1995: Request to Bar Media from Courtroom
During his parents' custody battle in 1995, a 13-year-old Kieran Culkin delivered a handwritten note to the New York Supreme Court requesting to bar the media from entering the courtroom, which was denied.
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'.
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.
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 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.
2003: Mentioned in "Living with Michael Jackson"
In 2003, during the television program Living with Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson mentioned that Kieran Culkin had slept in the same bed as him, while defending his practice of inviting children into his bedroom.
2005: Briefly dated Anna Paquin
In 2005, Kieran Culkin briefly dated his After Ashley co-star Anna Paquin.
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.
2005: Michael Jackson acquitted
In 2005, Michael Jackson was acquitted in a court of law after being formally charged with seven counts of child molestation.
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'.
2008: Death of Sister Dakota Culkin
In 2008, Kieran Culkin's sister, Dakota, passed away.
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: Relationship with Emma Stone
In 2009, Kieran Culkin started a relationship with his Paper Man co-star Emma Stone.
2009: Release of Paper Man
In 2009, Kieran Culkin's next release was 'Paper Man'.
2010: Role in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
In 2010, Kieran Culkin portrayed Wallace Wells in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'.
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.
2011: Split with Emma Stone
In 2011, Kieran Culkin and Emma Stone split but remained good friends.
2011: Role in Margaret
In 2011, Kieran Culkin played a small role in 'Margaret'.
2012: Christopher Plummer won Best Supporting Actor
In 2012, Christopher Plummer won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, it was the last time before Culkin that the award was won from a film that was not nominated for Best Picture.
2012: Met Jazz Charton
In 2012, Kieran Culkin met British advertising specialist Jazz Charton.
June 22, 2013: Eloped with Jazz Charton
On June 22, 2013, Kieran Culkin eloped with Jazz Charton during a cross-country road trip in Iowa.
2013: Role in Movie 43
In 2013, Kieran Culkin starred in the critically panned comedy 'Movie 43'.
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'.
September 2019: Birth of daughter
In September 2019, Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton had a daughter.
2019: Declined to speak about Michael Jackson after "Leaving Neverland"
In 2019, Kieran Culkin declined to speak about his relationship with Michael Jackson in the wake of the documentary film Leaving Neverland, due to its sensitive nature.
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.
August 2021: Birth of son
In August 2021, Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton had a son.
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.
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'.
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.
2024: A Real Pain released
In 2024, the film A Real Pain, starring Kieran Culkin, was released and became one of his most critically acclaimed films.
2025: Return to Stage in Glengarry Glen Ross
In 2025, Kieran Culkin returned to the stage as Richard Roma in 'Glengarry Glen Ross', receiving polarizing reviews.
2025: Portrayal of Richard Roma in Glengarry Glen Ross
In 2025, Kieran Culkin will portray Richard Roma in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross'.
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