• Kieran Culkin is an American actor best known for roles in Home Alone, The Mighty, and Igby Goes Down
• He was born in New York City to parents Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup and has five siblings, four of whom are in the entertainment industry
• His professional acting career began in 1990 with a role in Home Alone and he was nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Motion Picture in 1991
• He has earned a net worth of over $4 million from his successful acting career and has won an Obie Award in the Performance category
• Kieran is married to Jazz Charton since 2013 and previously dated Emma Stone from 2010 to 2011
Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | September 30, 1982 |
Spouse | Jazz Charton |
Fact | Nephew of Bonnie Bedelia. |
Contents
- 1 Who is Kieran Culkin?
- 2 Early Life and Education
- 3 Career Beginnings and “Home Alone”
- 4 Rise to Prominence
- 5 The late 1990s
- 6 The 2000s and “Igby Goes Down”
- 7 The 2010s
- 8 Recent Projects
- 9 Stage Actor
- 10 Kieran Culkin Net Worth
- 11 Personal Details
- 12 General Info
- 13 Family
- 14 Accomplishments
- 15 Social profile links
- 16 Quotes
- 17 Facts
- 18 Pictures
- 19 Movies
- 20 Awards
Who is Kieran Culkin?
Kieran Kyle Culkin was born on the 30th September 1982, in New York City, USA of British, German, French and Norwegian ancestry. He is an actor, best recognized over the years for starring in the role of Fuller McCallister in the family comedy film “Home Alone” (1990), playing Kevin Dillon in the comedy-drama film “The Mighty” (1998), and as Jason “Igby” Slocumb, Jr. in the comedy-drama film “Igby Goes Down” (2002). He is currently portraying Roman Roy in the HBO drama series”Succession”.
Early Life and Education
Me and my brother @HesATrickster pic.twitter.com/juQohU6hj0
— Kieran Culkin. (@ItsKieranCulkin) December 3, 2017
Career Beginnings and “Home Alone”
Kieran’s professional acting career started in 1990 at the age of eight, when he made his debut film appearance as Fuller McCallister in one of the highest-grossing live action comedy films, directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes entitled “Home Alone”, in which he starred alongside his brother Macaulay. He reprised the role in its sequel “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York” in 1992, which increased not only his popularity, but also his net worth.
Rise to Prominence
The late 1990s
Kieran’s next major role came in 1998, as he starred in the role of Kevin Dillon in the comedy-drama film “The Mighty”, winning a nomination for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor. In the following year he was again busy, appearing as Simon Boggs in the romantic comedy film “She’s All That”, next to Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook and Matthew Lillard, playing Lexi at 15 in the Academy Award-nominated musical drama “Music Of The Heart”, alongside Meryl Streep and Cloris Leachman, and portraying Buster in the drama film entitled “The Cider House Rules”, based on John Irving novel, and earning a nomination for Screen Actors Guild Award in the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture category, and helping to increase his net worth by a large margin. Kieran also portrayed Barney O’Grady in the Hallmark Entertainment fantasy film “The Magical Legend Of The Leprechauns” (1999).
The 2000s and “Igby Goes Down”
At the very beginning of the 2000s, Kieran was chosen to play Andy ‘Fish’ Troutner in several episodes of the NBC sitcom “Go Fish” (2001), after which he starred in the role of Tim Sullivan in the comedy-drama film “The Dangerous Lives Of Altar Boys” (2002). His next major role came in the same year, when he portrayed the title role in the comedy-drama “Igby Goes Down”, which led him to win the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, as well as being nominated for a Golden Globe Award as Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy category.
He was not quite as active in the search for other projects, so his next appearance came in the 2008 romantic comedy-drama film “Lymelife”, in which he starred as Jimmy Bartlett alongside his brother Rory Culkin. By the end of the decade, Kieran was also cast as Christopher in the comedy film “Paper Man” (2009) next to Jeff Daniels, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds, and as Wallace Wells in the comedy fantasy film entitled “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” (2010), earning a Detroit Film Critics Society Award nomination.
The 2010s
In 2011, Kieran featured as Paul in the drama “Margaret”, directed by Kenneth Lonergan, which was followed by his portrayal of Neil in the comedy film “Movie 43” (2013). Thereafter, he landed the role of Mr. Becker in the comedy-drama film “Quitters”, guest-starred as Rye Gerhardt in two episodes of the FX black comedy–crime drama series “Fargo”, and appeared as Peter in several episodes of the Cartoon Network animated sitcom “Long Live The Royals”, all in 2015.
Recent Projects
To speak further about his acting career, Kieran also starred in the role of Brandon in Todd Solondz’s comedy-drama film “Wiener-Dog” (2016), featured as Ben in the 2017 comedy “Infinity Baby”, and appeared in the short film “Approaching A Breakthrough” in the same year. Most recently, he was selected to portray Roman Roy in the HBO drama series ”Succession” (2018), so his net worth is certainly still rising.
Stage Actor
In addition to his career as a professional actor on the big screen, Kieran is also recognized as a stage actor. He made his on-stage debut in 1999, when he starred as Wilson in the production of “The Moment When”, after which he won the role of Warren in the play “This Is Our Youth” (2003), alongside Colin Hanks. In the following year, he performed as Justin in the play “After Ashley”, for which he won the 2005 Obie Award in the Performance category. Moreover, he also played Buff in the 2007 play “subUrbia”, and Dennis in the Broadway production of “This Is Our Youth” (2014-2015), helping increase further his wealth.
Kieran Culkin Net Worth
His career started in 1990 and he has been an active member of the entertainment industry as a professional actor ever since. So, if you ever wondered how rich Kieran Culkin is, it has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of his net worth is over $4 million, accumulated through his successful acting career.
Personal Details
To talk about his personal life, Kieran Culkin has been married to Jazz Charton since June of 2013; the couple has no children yet. He previously dated famous Hollywood actress Emma Stone from 2010 to 2011.
Speaking about his appearance, Kieran is 5ft 5ins (1.66m), while his weight is reputed to be around 130lbs (59kgs).
General Info
Full Name | Kieran Culkin |
Date Of Birth | September 30, 1982 |
Height | 1.68 m |
Profession | Actor |
Education | Professional Children's School |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Jazz Charton |
Parents | Kit Culkin, Patricia Brentrup |
Siblings | Macaulay Culkin, Rory Culkin, Quinn Culkin, Christian Culkin, Shane Culkin, Dakota Culkin, Jennifer Adamson |
Accomplishments
Awards | Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer, Obie Award for Performance, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male |
Movies | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Home Alone, Igby Goes Down, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Lymelife, Wiener-Dog, Movie 43, She's All That, Nowhere to Run, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, The Mighty, The Cider House Rules, Father of the Bride, Music of the Heart, Father of the Bride Part II, Quitter... |
TV Shows | Go Fish |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | It's easy to cash out and make a lot of bad movies. I'd rather be dirt-poor on the streets and have done good films. |
2 | "At one point, the director came out from behind his monitor and said, "Everything's fine, but could you at least make it look as if you're slightly enjoying it?" It definitely was exciting, but I didn't want to move. I just didn't want to look like a porn star". - on his first movie love scene, with Amanda Peet in the movie Igby Goes Down (2002). |
3 | I certainly had a better, less hectic life than Mac. He took all the pressure at home and on movie sets. My dad basically left me alone because I wasn't making enough money to warrant his scrutiny. |
4 | Until my brother Mac started making major money, our house was really wild. The outside world didn't know how chaotic our life was because, though we'd live at home like a bunch of little critters, we'd go off to school and act all sedate and normal. Trust me, there is no such thing as normal for a Culkin. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | His father is of one quarter Irish, as well as of German, English, Swiss-German, and French, descent. His mother is of half German and half Norwegian ancestry. |
2 | In London, West End, performing alongside Colin Hanks in "This is Our Youth". [December 2002] |
3 | Appearing with Anna Paquin in the off-Broadway dark comedy "After Ashley". [March 2005] |
4 | Played the older brother of his brother Rory Culkin in Lymelife (2008). |
5 | Ex-brother-in-law of Rachel Miner. |
6 | Was in a relationship with Emma Stone (October 2010-June 2011). |
7 | His younger brother Rory Culkin played the younger version of his character Igby in Igby Goes Down (2002). |
8 | Played the cousin of his brother Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). |
9 | He and his brother Rory Culkin each appeared in a film titled "It Runs in the Family" (Kieran in It Runs in the Family (1994) and Rory in It Runs in the Family (2003)). |
10 | Nephew of Bonnie Bedelia. |
11 | Grandson of Christopher Culkin "Kit". Father is also Christopher Culkin, and mother is Patricia Brentrup. |
12 | Brother of Shane Culkin (b. 1976), Dakota Culkin (1979-2008), Macaulay Culkin (b. 1980), Quinn Culkin (b. 1984), Christian Culkin (b. 1987) and Rory Culkin (b. 1989). |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Infinity Baby | 2017 | post-production | Ben |
Succession | TV Movie pre-production | Roman Roy | |
Wiener-Dog | 2016 | Brandon | |
Fargo | 2015 | TV Series | Rye Gerhardt |
Quitters | 2015 | Mr. Becker | |
Movie 43 | 2013 | Neil (segment "Veronica") | |
Margaret | 2011/I | Paul | |
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World | 2010 | Wallace Wells | |
Paper Man | 2009 | Christopher | |
Lymelife | 2008 | Jimmy Bartlett | |
Igby Goes Down | 2002 | Igby | |
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys | 2002 | Tim Sullivan | |
Go Fish | 2001 | TV Series | Andy 'Fish' Troutner |
The Cider House Rules | 1999 | Buster | |
Music of the Heart | 1999 | Lexi at 15 | |
She's All That | 1999 | Simon Boggs | |
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns | 1999 | TV Mini-Series | Barney O'Grady |
The Mighty | 1998 | Kevin Dillon | |
Amanda | 1996 | Biddle Farnsworth | |
Frasier | 1996 | TV Series | Jimmy |
Father of the Bride Part II | 1995 | Matty Banks | |
It Runs in the Family | 1994 | Ralph 'Ralphie' Parker | |
Nowhere to Run | 1993 | Mike 'Mookie' Anderson | |
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | 1992 | Fuller McCallister | |
Father of the Bride | 1991 | Matty Banks | |
Saturday Night Live | 1991 | TV Series | Froggy |
Only the Lonely | 1991 | Patrick Muldoon Jr. | |
Home Alone | 1990 | Fuller McCallister |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1998-2002 | TV Series | Himself |
The Making of 'The Mighty' | 1999 | Video documentary short | Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
The Making of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | 1992 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Today | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Quitters |
Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' | 2010 | Video documentary | Himself |
Janela Indiscreta | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Made in Hollywood | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World vs. Funny or Die | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
2010 MTV Movie Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
Abby Singer | 2003 | Himself | |
V Graham Norton | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
Igby Goes Down: In Search of Igby | 2003 | Video documentary short | Himself |
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Entertainment Tonight | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
Fargo | 2015 | TV Series | Rye Gerhardt |
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving Special | 2014 | TV Special | Student |
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving | 2013 | TV Special | Indian (uncredited) |
Biography | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
El Magacine | 2005 | TV Series | |
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Young Actor/Actress | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2003 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2002 | Sierra Award | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Youth in Film | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2011 | Scream Award | Scream Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) |
2003 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2003 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Breakthrough Performance | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2003 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Breakthrough Male Performance | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2003 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Breakthrough Performance - Male | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2002 | Golden Schmoes | Golden Schmoes Awards | Breakthrough Performance of the Year | Igby Goes Down (2002) |
2000 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture | The Cider House Rules (1999) |
1999 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor | The Mighty (1998) |
1993 | Young Artist Award | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Motion Picture | Father of the Bride (1991) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia