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Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

07/08/1958

Place of birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as

Kevin Norwood Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Biography

Kevin Bacon established a sustained screen career marked by versatility across mainstream cinema, independent film, and television. He gained early prominence with Footloose, which positioned him as a leading figure in 1980s American cinema, before expanding into dramatic roles in films such as JFK, A Few Good Men, and Mystic River. His work later included genre-driven projects like Tremors and Hollow Man, alongside continued collaboration with major filmmakers. In television, he led the series The Following, reinforcing his presence in long-form storytelling. Parallel to acting, Bacon maintained an active career as a musician with The Bacon Brothers, integrating performance across mediums.

Known For

Mystic River

Mystic River

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The Woodsman

The Woodsman

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Footloose

Footloose

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Hollow Man

Hollow Man

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