Kevin Bacon

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Kevin Bacon
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July 8, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA
Biography:Rarely can it be said that an actor is so recognized and of such prominence that a game can be played by connecting him to just about any other celebrity simply through referencing his resumé. Any film buff has most likely participated in a round of Six Degrees of "Kevin Bacon", and it's likely that if their opponent was an avid cinephile they came out on the losing end of the match. This should come as no surprise, considering Bacon's extensive and diverse body of work.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1958, Bacon received his education at The Circle in the Square (where he became the youngest student to appear in a production) and Manning Street Actor's Theater after leaving home at the age of 18. Two years later, Bacon made his feature debut as the smarmy Chip Diller in director "John Landis"' beloved frat-house epic Animal House. Following in the next few years with minor roles in such seemingly... Full Biography

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Kevin Bacon, 2005
Kyra Sedgwick, left, and Kevin Bacon attend the London premiere of "The Woodsman" at Odeon Leicester...
Kevin Bacon in New York in 1980
Michael Bacon, left, and Kevin Bacon perform as the Bacon Brothers.
Kevin Bacon attends the New York premiere of "Death Sentence" at the Tribeca Cinemas on Aug. 28,...
Kevin Bacon receives a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2003.
Kyra Sedgwick, left, and Kevin Bacon attend the Prime-Time Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in...
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