Kevin Bacon

Cast · Director

Born

July 8, 1958 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth name

Kevin Norwood Bacon

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.