Macaulay Culkin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Macaulay Culkin
Culkin in 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; August 26, 1980) is a famous American actor and musician. He became one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s. He even received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. In 2005, a TV channel called VH1 ranked him second on their list of the "100 Greatest Kid-Stars." In 2023, he received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Culkin is best known 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 other popular films like My Girl (1991), The Good Son (1993), and the comedies Getting Even with Dad and Richie Rich (both 1994).

After a break from acting, he returned in 2003 with the movie Party Monster. He also appeared in the movie Saved! (2004) and the TV series American Horror Story (2021). Culkin wrote a book called Junior (2006) about his experiences as a child star. From 2013 to 2016, he was the lead singer of a comedy rock band called The Pizza Underground. In 2018, he started a funny website and podcast called Bunny Ears.

Early Life and Family

Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City. His father, Christopher "Kit" Culkin, was a former stage actor. His mother, Patricia Brentrup, worked as a telephone operator. The family lived in a small apartment in New York City and sometimes had money problems.

Macaulay has six siblings: Shane, Dakota, Kieran, Quinn, Christian, and Rory. His brothers Kieran and Rory are also actors. His aunt is actress Bonnie Bedelia. Macaulay was raised Roman Catholic. He went to St. Joseph's School of Yorkville and later to the Professional Children's School. This school helps young actors and performers get an education.

Career Highlights

Macaulay Culkin started acting when he was just four years old. His early roles included plays on stage and appearances in TV shows and movies.

Starting Out in the 1980s

In 1985, he appeared in the TV movie The Midnight Hour. In 1988, he was in an episode of the TV series The Equalizer. He made his first movie appearance in Rocket Gibraltar (1988). He also played roles in the romantic comedy See You in the Morning (1989) and the comedy Uncle Buck (1989), where he acted alongside John Candy.

Becoming a Star in the 1990s

Culkin at the 1991 Emmy Awards

Culkin became very famous for his main role as Kevin McCallister in the hit comedy film Home Alone (1990). This movie brought him back together with the writer and director of Uncle Buck, John Hughes. For his role, Culkin was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. He also won an American Comedy Award and a Young Artist Award. His co-star, Joe Pesci, said Culkin was "a really sweet kid and, even at his age, very professional."

In 1991, Culkin hosted Saturday Night Live. He also appeared in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video. He starred as Thomas J. Sennett in the movie My Girl (1991). For this film, he won "Best Kiss" at the MTV Movie Awards with Anna Chlumsky.

For Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Culkin was paid $4.5 million. He played Henry in the drama thriller The Good Son (1993). He was nominated for "Best Villain" at the MTV Movie Awards for this role. In 1993, he also appeared in a filmed version of The Nutcracker. In 1994, Culkin starred in three more movies: Getting Even with Dad, The Pagemaster, and Richie Rich.

Macaulay Culkin was one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s. However, he grew tired of acting and decided to take a break after Richie Rich. He wanted to have a "normal life" and went to a private high school in Manhattan.

Returning to Acting in the 2000s

In 2000, Culkin returned to acting in a play called Madame Melville in London. In 2003, he made a guest appearance on the TV show Will & Grace. He then starred in the movie Party Monster, playing a very different kind of role. He also had a supporting role in Saved!, where he played a cynical student. Critics gave him good reviews for his role in Saved!.

Culkin also started doing voice-over work for shows like Seth Green's Robot Chicken. In 2006, he published a book called Junior. It shared his experiences as a child star and his relationship with his father. He also appeared in the TV series Kings in 2009. He made a brief cameo on WWE Raw, making a funny reference to Home Alone.

New Projects in the 2010s

Culkin with the Pizza Underground in Chicago, 2014

In 2010, Culkin appeared in an online series for The New York Times. He also joined other actors in a tribute to the late John Hughes at the Oscars. In 2011, Culkin was in an experimental film called The Wrong Ferarri, which was filmed entirely on an iPhone.

In 2013, a funny video of Culkin eating a cheese pizza became very popular online. This was to promote his new band, The Pizza Underground. The band played comedy rock music with a pizza theme. They started touring in 2014. In 2016, Culkin announced that The Pizza Underground was breaking up.

In 2018, Culkin launched a comedy website and podcast called Bunny Ears. It made fun of other celebrity websites. He also appeared in several web series by Red Letter Media. On December 19, 2018, Culkin brought back his Home Alone character, Kevin McCallister, for a Google Assistant advertisement. The ad recreated famous scenes from the movie. In 2019, he appeared in Seth Green's movie Changeland with his future wife, Brenda Song.

Recent Work in the 2020s

In 2021, Culkin was a main actor in the tenth season of American Horror Story: Double Feature. His acting in the show received a lot of praise. On December 1, 2023, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His Home Alone co-star Catherine O'Hara and Party Monster co-star Natasha Lyonne gave speeches to honor him at the ceremony.

Personal Life

Macaulay Culkin usually keeps his personal life private. However, he has talked about his experiences as a child actor and his decision to retire from acting at age 14. He lives in Los Angeles.

In 2018, Culkin announced that he would legally change his middle name to "Macaulay Culkin." He held a vote on his website, and "Macaulay Culkin" won. So, his full legal name became Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.

On his 40th birthday in August 2020, Culkin posted on Twitter, "Hey guys, wanna feel old? I'm 40. You're welcome." This tweet became one of the most-liked tweets ever.

Family and Friends

Culkin married actress Rachel Miner in 1998 when they were both 18. They later divorced in 2002. He then dated actress Mila Kunis from 2002 to 2011.

In 2017, Culkin began a relationship with his Changeland co-star Brenda Song. They later got married. Their first child, a son, was born on April 5, 2021. Their second son was born in December 2022.

Around the time of the first Home Alone movie, Culkin became friends with pop singer Michael Jackson. He appeared in Jackson's 1991 "Black or White" music video. Culkin is also close friends with actor Seth Green. They have worked together on movies like Party Monster and Changeland, and on the animated show Robot Chicken.

Awards and Nominations

See also

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