Macaulay Culkin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Macaulay Culkin
Culkin performing in October 2014
Born	Macaulay Carson Culkin (1980-08-26) August 26, 1980 (age 44) New York City, U.S.
Other names	Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin
Occupation	Actor musician
Years active	1985–1994 2003–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Rachel Miner ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2002)​
Partner(s)	Brenda Song (2017–present)
Children	2
Parent(s)	Kit Culkin (father)
Relatives	Kieran Culkin (brother) Rory Culkin (brother) Bonnie Bedelia (aunt)
Musical career
Genres	Comedy rock anti-folk
Instruments	Vocals kazoo percussion
Years active	2013–present

Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin (born Macaulay Carson Culkin on August 26, 1980) is an American actor and musician. He is known as one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s. For his work, Culkin has received a Golden Globe Award nomination and other awards. In 2023, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Culkin became famous for playing Kevin McCallister in the Christmas comedy movie Home Alone (1990). He played the role again in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). He also starred in popular movies like My Girl (1991), The Good Son (1993), and Richie Rich (1994).

After taking a break from acting in 1995, Culkin returned in 2003. He appeared in movies like Party Monster (2003) and Saved! (2004). He also starred in the tenth season of the TV show American Horror Story (2021).

From 2013 to 2016, Culkin was the lead singer of a comedy rock band called The Pizza Underground. In 2018, he started a comedy website and podcast called Bunny Ears.

Early Life and Family

Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City. He was the third of seven children. His father, Christopher "Kit" Culkin, was a former actor, and his mother was Patricia Brentrup. His brothers Kieran and Rory are also actors. His aunt is actress Bonnie Bedelia.

During his childhood, his family lived in a small apartment and did not have a lot of money. Culkin has said that he had a difficult relationship with his father, who managed his early career. His parents separated when he was a teenager. Later, Culkin took legal steps to make sure his parents could not control the money he earned from his movies.

Acting Career

Early Roles

Culkin started acting when he was only four years old. He appeared in plays, television shows, and movies. In 1988, he was in an episode of the TV series The Equalizer.

His first big movie role was in Uncle Buck (1989), where he acted alongside John Candy. The writer and director of Uncle Buck, John Hughes, was so impressed with Culkin that he wrote Home Alone specifically for him.

Breakthrough with 'Home Alone'

Culkin at the 1991 Emmy Awards

In 1990, Culkin became a huge star playing Kevin McCallister in Home Alone. The movie was a massive success all over the world. For his performance, Culkin was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

In 1991, he starred in the movie My Girl and appeared in Michael Jackson's music video for the song "Black or White". He also hosted the popular TV show Saturday Night Live.

He returned as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). He also starred in other movies like The Good Son (1993) and Richie Rich (1994). By this time, he was one of the highest-paid child actors in Hollywood.

After Richie Rich, Culkin decided to take a break from acting. He wanted to have a more normal life and go to high school.

Return to Acting

After a few years away, Culkin returned to acting in 2000 in a London play called Madame Melville. In 2003, he guest-starred on the TV show Will & Grace.

He then appeared in movies like Party Monster (2003) and Saved! (2004), where he played very different characters from his childhood roles. He also did voice work for the animated show Robot Chicken.

In 2006, he wrote a book called Junior, which was partly based on his own life and his experiences with fame. He also starred in a movie called ... and Breakfast (2007).

Recent Work

Culkin with the Pizza Underground in Chicago, 2014

In the 2010s, Culkin explored different creative projects. He was in an experimental film called The Wrong Ferarri (2011) and started his comedy rock band, The Pizza Underground. The band toured and made music that was a parody of songs by The Velvet Underground, but with lyrics about pizza.

In 2018, Culkin started a popular website and podcast called Bunny Ears. In the same year, he reprised his role as Kevin McCallister in a famous commercial for Google Assistant. In 2019, he appeared in the movie Changeland, directed by his friend Seth Green.

In 2021, Culkin received great reviews for his role in American Horror Story: Double Feature, the tenth season of the popular TV series. In December 2023, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His Home Alone co-star Catherine O'Hara gave a speech at the ceremony.

Personal Life

Culkin is usually private about his personal life. In 2018, he held a vote on his website to let fans choose a new middle name for him. The winning name was "Macaulay Culkin," so he legally changed his name to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.

Relationships and Family

Culkin was married to actress Rachel Miner from 1998 to 2002. He later dated actress Mila Kunis for several years.

Since 2017, he has been in a relationship with actress Brenda Song, whom he met while filming the movie Changeland. They have two sons together. Their first son was born in April 2021, and their second was born in December 2022.

Friendships

Culkin became good friends with pop star Michael Jackson in the early 1990s. He appeared in Jackson's "Black or White" music video. Culkin is the godfather to Jackson's three children: Paris, Prince, and Michael Jr.

He is also close friends with actor Seth Green. They have worked together on several projects, including the movie Party Monster and the show Robot Chicken.

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Macaulay Culkin para niños