Macaulay Culkin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 26, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Macaulay Culkin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring as Kevin McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movies |
Intro
Macaulay Culkin is an American actor and musician, best known for his iconic childhood role as Kevin McCallister in the 'Home Alone' film series. He became one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s and has since appeared in various film, television, and music projects.
Early Life & Background
Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City. He is one of seven children of Christopher Cornelius 'Kit' Culkin, a former stage actor, and Patricia Brentrup. Raised in a family with strong ties to acting, Culkin began performing at a young age, appearing in stage productions and small television roles before achieving fame.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Kevin McCallister in 'Home Alone' (1990) and 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' (1992)
- Starred in films such as 'My Girl' (1991), 'The Good Son' (1993), 'Richie Rich' (1994), and 'The Pagemaster' (1994)
- Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for 'Home Alone'
- Returned to acting with guest roles in TV shows, including 'Will & Grace', and formed the comedy rock band 'The Pizza Underground'
Trivia
- Macaulay Culkin was the first child actor to earn $1 million for a single film ('My Girl', 1991) [2]
- He is godfather to Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson [1][2]
- He married actress Rachel Miner in 1998, divorcing in 2002 [2]
- Culkin is also the publisher and CEO of the satirical pop culture website 'Bunny Ears' [2]
FAQs
People also ask
Macaulay Culkin is 45 years old.
Macaulay Culkin was born the 26 August 1980.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 26th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: Tex Avery, a pioneering American animator and director known for his work on Warner Bros. and MGM cartoons, died on August 26, 1980, in Burbank, California, at the age of 72. He was instrumental in creating iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy. Avery passed away from gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1980 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Sailing by Christopher Cross
- #1 UK song: The Winner Takes It All by Abba
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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