Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Macaulay Culkin
Discover the career path of Macaulay Culkin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Macaulay Culkin is an American actor and musician who rose to prominence as one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s. His notable achievements include a Golden Globe Award nomination and being ranked among VH1's "100 Greatest Kid-Stars". In 2023, Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying his place in entertainment history.
1985: Uncredited appearance in The Midnight Hour
In 1985, Macaulay Culkin made an uncredited appearance as a Halloween trick-or-treater in the television movie The Midnight Hour.
February 1988: Credited screen role in The Equalizer
In February 1988, Macaulay Culkin had his first credited screen role as a co-star in "Something Green," an episode of the television series The Equalizer, playing a kidnapping victim.
September 1988: Film debut in Rocket Gibraltar
In September 1988, Macaulay Culkin made his film debut as Cy Blue Black in the drama Rocket Gibraltar.
1989: Roles in See You in the Morning and Uncle Buck
In 1989, Macaulay Culkin played the role of Billy Livingstone in the romantic comedy film See You in the Morning and starred as Miles Russell in the comedy film Uncle Buck.
1990: Lead Role in Home Alone
In 1990, Macaulay Culkin rose to fame with his lead role as Kevin McCallister in the blockbuster comedy film Home Alone.
1991: Appearance in Michael Jackson's Music Video
In 1991, Macaulay Culkin appeared in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video.
1991: Starred in Wish Kid, SNL and Black or White
In 1991, Macaulay Culkin starred in the animated Saturday morning cartoon television series Wish Kid, hosted Saturday Night Live, and starred in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video. He also starred in the film My Girl.
1992: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
In 1992, Macaulay Culkin starred in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, for which he was paid $4.5 million.
1993: Starred in The Good Son and The Nutcracker
In 1993, Macaulay Culkin played the role of Henry in the drama thriller film The Good Son and appeared in a filmed version of The Nutcracker.
1994: Appeared in Getting Even with Dad, The Pagemaster and Richie Rich
In 1994, Macaulay Culkin appeared in three films: Getting Even with Dad, The Pagemaster, and Richie Rich.
1998: Appeared in Sonic Youth's music video
In 1998, Macaulay Culkin appeared in the music video for the song "Sunday" by the rock band Sonic Youth.
2000: Returned to Acting in Madame Melville
In 2000, Macaulay Culkin returned to acting with a role in the play Madame Melville, which was staged in London's West End.
2003: Guest appearance on Will & Grace and starred in Party Monster
In early 2003, Macaulay Culkin made a guest appearance on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace. He also starred in the motion picture Party Monster, playing party promoter Michael Alig.
September 2006: Shooting for Sex and Breakfast
In September 2006, shooting for the film Sex and Breakfast, starring Macaulay Culkin, took place.
2006: Wrote autobiography Junior
In 2006, Macaulay Culkin wrote the autobiography Junior, which describes his experiences with stardom and his relationship with his father.
November 30, 2007: Sex and Breakfast opened in Los Angeles
On November 30, 2007, the film Sex and Breakfast, starring Macaulay Culkin, opened in Los Angeles.
January 22, 2008: Sex and Breakfast DVD Release
On January 22, 2008, the film Sex and Breakfast was released on DVD by First Look Pictures.
August 17, 2009: Cameo appearance on WWE Raw
On August 17, 2009, Macaulay Culkin made a brief cameo appearance on WWE Raw at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
February 2010: Appeared in The Park
In February 2010, Macaulay Culkin appeared in an episode of Poppy de Villeneuve's online series for The New York Times, The Park.
April 2011: Featured in The Wrong Ferarri and Stamp Your Name on It
In April 2011, Macaulay Culkin was featured in musician Adam Green's experimental film The Wrong Ferarri, and appeared in the music video for "Stamp Your Name on It" performed by Jack Dishel/Only Son.
December 2013: Viral Pizza Video
In December 2013, a viral video of Macaulay Culkin eating a cheese pizza was uploaded to YouTube as a parody to promote his pizza-themed comedy rock band, the Pizza Underground.
January 24, 2014: Pizza Underground Tour Begins
On January 24, 2014, Macaulay Culkin's New York–based, pizza-themed comedy rock band the Pizza Underground began their tour in Brooklyn.
May 2014: Stormed off stage at Rock City
In late May 2014, Macaulay Culkin stormed off stage at Rock City during his kazoo solo after fans began booing and throwing pints of beer at the band.
July 10, 2016: Pizza Underground Splitting Up
On July 10, 2016, Macaulay Culkin announced that the Pizza Underground was splitting up and their next album would be the last.
July 2016: Advertisement for Compare the Market
In July 2016, Macaulay Culkin appeared in a television advertisement for Compare the Market.
January 2018: Launched Bunny Ears
In January 2018, Macaulay Culkin launched a comedy website and podcast called Bunny Ears.
December 19, 2018: Google Assistant Commercial
On December 19, 2018, Macaulay Culkin reprised his Home Alone role as Kevin McCallister in an advertisement for Google Assistant, recreating scenes from the movie.
2018: Publisher and CEO of Bunny Ears
In 2018, Macaulay Culkin became the publisher and CEO of Bunny Ears, a satirical popular culture website and podcast.
June 7, 2019: Changeland Release
On June 7, 2019, Seth Green's movie Changeland, in which Macaulay Culkin had a role with Brenda Song, was released.
2019: Changeland Co-Starring and Robot Chicken Episodes
In 2019, Macaulay Culkin co-starred in Seth Green's directorial debut, Changeland, and appeared on episodes of Green's adult animated sitcom Robot Chicken.
2019: Starred in Changeland
In 2019, Macaulay Culkin starred in the comedy film Changeland.
2021: Starred in American Horror Story
In 2021, Macaulay Culkin starred in the tenth season of the anthology series American Horror Story.
2021: Starred in American Horror Story: Double Feature
In 2021, Macaulay Culkin was part of the starring cast of American Horror Story: Double Feature.
2022: Voice role in Entergalactic
In 2022, Macaulay Culkin had voice roles in Kid Cudi's television special Entergalactic.
2022: Minor roles in The Righteous Gemstones and Entergalactic
In 2022, Macaulay Culkin played a minor role in two episodes of The Righteous Gemstones, and had a supporting role in Kid Cudi's animated film Entergalactic.
December 1, 2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On December 1, 2023, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2023, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2025: Voice role in Zootopia 2 and Fallout
In 2025, Macaulay Culkin had a voice role in Zootopia 2 and recurring role in the television series Fallout.
2025: Zootopia 2 and Fallout
In 2025, Macaulay Culkin played Cattrick Lynxley in Zootopia 2, and joined the cast in the second season of Fallout.
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