Biography of Macaulay Culkin
Actor, musician pop culture icon Macaulay Culkin is from the United States and is best known for his iconic role as Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone”. Culkin came second on VH1’s 2005 list of 100 Greatest Kids stars. At the Age of 9, the Young actor nearly upstaged star John Candy in Uncle Bunk (1989), additionally, also starred in films My Girl (1991), The Good Son (1993), Richie Rich (1994), and began a break from acting in1995.
Among his accolades are three nominations for the MTV Movie Award, Young Artist Award, and Golden Globe Nomination additionally, he bestowed with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Early Life – Education and Birth Place
Patricia Brentrup and former theatre actor Christopher Cornelius “Kit” Culkin give birth to Macaulay Culkin on 26 August 1980 in New York City, USA. Culkin raised in a Catholic Family in Manhattan, New York, in addition, he started acting at a very young age specifically encouraged by his father, and, attended specialized child acting schools.
Macaulay’s education tailored to his acting career, initially, he went to St. Joseph’s School of Yorkville (Manhattan) for five years, then a Professional Children’s School for Acting, Music, and Performing Abilities. His early life success led to the foundation for his future success in the entertainment industry, as well as his early start paved the way for his iconic roles in the 1990s.
Struggle and Career of Macaulay Culkin
Initially, Culkin faced intense media scrutiny and the pressure of fame so after some success he took a break from acting in the mid-1900s to focus on his personal life. Moreover, his family issues (His parents’ divorce, his father’s controlling behavior, financial mismanagement, etc after he suffered from depression and anxiety.
Acting Career (1980’s Early work)
At 4, he started performing one of his earliest roles in the New York Philharmonic’s Theatrical version of Bach Babies, in addition, he appeared in the TV movie “The Midnight Hour” (1985). Similarly, He played Paul Gephardt, an abduction victim in an episode of the action television series The Equalizer in 1988.
Breakthrough Role (1990s)
Culkin became well known with his breakthrough role as Kevin McCallister in the popular comedy picture “Home Alone” (1990), interestingly, he was nominated for a Golden Globe award, additionally, win the Young Artist Award.
Notable Roles (1990s)
In the drama “My Girl” (1991) Culkin acted opposite Anna Chlumpsy and received appreciation for his performance, furthermore, in “The Good Son” (1993) Culkin plays a darker Character in a Psychological Thriller. Lastly, Culkin played the title role in this family-friendly comedy about a wealthy young boy in Richie Rich (1994).
Guest Roles and Independent Films (2000s)
In the Year 2000, Culkin returned to acting with a Role in a play, additionally, in 2003 he appeared in a guest role in “Will and Grace”, following the Role of Micheal Alig a former Night Club promoter who was found guilty of murder in Film “ Party Monster”.
Additionally, Culkin performed voice-over work including appearances in Robot Chicken with Seth Green in 2006, Subsequently in the semi-autobiographical book “Junior” Culkin’s fame and his difficult connection with his Father.
Furthermore, In 2007 Culkin starred in a dark comedy written by Miles Brandman named “Sex and Breakfast”, the film opened in November 2007, subsequently released in January 2008.
Music Videos / Podcasting
Macaulay Culkin involve in some music projects like “Pizza Day” (2014) and “Take a Slice” (2014), both songs are with the Pizza Underground and played with his band. While Writing, Junior’s (2006) Autobiography and Bunny Ears’ (2018-present) Website and Podcast, also Cofounder And Contributor of it.
Recent Projects
With his part in American Horror Story: Double Feature (2021), Culkin made a Significant comeback to mainstream Television, receiving Awards for his performance.
Filmography
| Title / Year | Role |
| Uncle Buck (1989) | Miles Russell |
| Jacob’s Ladder (1990) | Gabe singer |
| Home Alone (1990) | Kevin McCallister |
| Only the Lonely (1991) | Billy Muldoon |
| The Good Son (1993) | Henry Evans |
| Richie Rich (1994) | Richie Rich Jr |
| Sex and Breakfast (2007) | James |
| Adam Green’s Aladin (2016) | Adam |
| Change land (2019) | Ian |
In Television Shows
| Title / Year | Role |
| The Equalizer (1985) | Paul G. Ryan (Guest Appearance) |
| The Cosby Show (1988) | George (guest appearance) |
| The Wonder Years (1991) | Paul Pfeiffer (Guest Appearance) |
| Saturday Night Live (1991, 1994) | Host/ Musical Guest |
| Robot Chicken (2006, 2011) | Voices in Animated Series |
| King Of Queens (2006) | Himself (Guest appearance) |
| The Goldbergs (2013) | Rick Kentwood (Guest Appearance) |
| American Horror Story (2021) | Mickey (recurring role) |
| The Surreal Life (2022) | Himself (reality Tv series) |
Music Videos
| Title | Name/ Year |
| Michael Jackson | “Black or White” (1991) |
| Sonic Youth | “Sunday” (1998) |
| Adam Green | “Emily” (2013) |
Awards and Nomination of Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin’s notable awards and nominations are listed below.
| Award/ Nominations Names / Year | Role / Result |
| American Comedy Award (1991) (Funniest Actor) | Leading role for “Home Alone”/ Won |
| Golden Globe Nomination (1991)(Best Actor) | Comedy and Musical for “Home Alone”/ Won |
| MTV Movie Award (1992) | Best Breakthrough Performance for “Home Alone”/ Won |
| Showest Convention Award (1992) | Young star of the Year/ Won |
| Golden Globe Nomination (1992) | Best Actor “Home Alone 2”/ Nominated |
| Young Artist Award Nomination (1993) | “Home Alone 2”/ Nominated |
| Razzie Award Nomination (1995)Worst Actor | “Getting Even with Dad”/ Nominated |
Relationship – Love Life, Marriage or Girlfriend
Culkin personal life is relatively private, but these relationships publicly acknowledged. Subsequently, he married Rachel Miner actress in 1998, whom he married at 18, and apart their ways in 2002.
In addition, Culkin began dating actress Mila Kunis in May 2002, and their long-term relationship ended after 8 years in 2011. Furthermore, in a relationship with his co-star in “Change Land” named Brenda Song with whom he has a son (Dakota Song Culkin) born on April 5, 2021.
Figure – Physical Measurements of Macaulay Culkin
Here are Culkin’s Physical measurements, including weight, height, body size, waist, hair, eye color, etc. His Body size is slim like Some Celebrities including Veerle Baetens, Zoe Bell, Nicole Kidman, and Tanner Buchannan.
| Body type | Slim |
| Height | 5’6”or 68 cm |
| Weight | 70 kg or 154 lbs |
| Waist | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Chest | 38 inches (97 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Skin tone | Fair and frec |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Dress size | Unknown |
| Shoe size | 8 (US) |
Age Of Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin was born on 26 August 1980, in New York City, USA. He will be 43 years old in 2024.
Wiki Info
Some Wiki information about Macaulay Culkin is given below.
| Real Name | Macaulay Culkin |
| Nickname | Mack, Mac |
| Date of Birth | 26 August,1980 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, USA |
| Age | 43 |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (raised)Agnostic (current belief) |
| Parents | New York City, USA |
| Sibling Names | Brother: 6 Sister: 1 (Dakota Culkin) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Award Name | American Comedy Award (1991) (Funniest Actor) |
| Occupation | Actor, Musician, Podcaster |
| Filmography | Home Alone (1990) |
Net Worth
Culkin’s net worth is around $18million.
Social Media Accounts
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