The creative path of the star: Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon is a famous Hollywood actor, whom every self-respecting film-man knows. The actor tried himself in different genres. The most high-profile projects with his participation - "Comedians", "Invisible Man", "Echoes of echoes", "Earthquakes" ... And this is not all.

Biography

Kevin Bacon grew up in a large family - he had five brothers and sisters. His mother Ruth Hilda taught in junior school, and father Edmund Bacon was an outstanding and respected architect.

At the age of 16, Kevin attended the School of Arts at Bucknell University, receiving a full scholarship. It was after this that the young Beacon caught on with the idea of becoming an actor. At 17, he moved to New York to fulfill his dream.

The beginning of acting career

Kevin Bacon made his debut in the movie in 1978, performing a small role in the comedy "Menagerie". The film received positive reviews from critics and raised more than $ 140 million at the box office with a budget of $ 3 million.

The painting "Zverinets" was successful in all respects, but almost an episodic role in it did not bring Kevin Beykon fame. After an unsuccessful debut in a big movie, Beykon worked in the theater, performing mostly small roles. He also appeared in the soap operas "In Search of Tomorrow" and "Directing Light."

In 1980, Kevin played a small, but memorable role in the horror "Friday, 13th". Despite the disapproval of critics, the film became a classic horror genre and spawned a multitude of sequels. The box office can also be called more than successful: with a modest budget of 700 thousand dollars, the film raised almost 40 million at the box office.

Recognition and main roles

The next project in the filmography of Kevin was the comedy "Snack" by Barry Levinson. The picture received positive reviews from critics and viewers and was even nominated for the Golden Globe. Kevin Bacon performed in the film the role of Timothy Fenwick. His partners in the frame were such Hollywood stars as Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke and Steve Guttenberg.

The next few years the actor tried himself in different genres - musicals ("Free"), thrillers ("Broker"), comedies ("Big Picture"), dramas (Lemon Sky). In all these films, the main role was played by Kevin Bacon. The filmography of the actor was replenished with yet another horror - "The Tremors of the Earth." The film, contrary to the expectations of the actor himself, was well received by critics and became a classic of the genre, like "Friday the 13th".

In 1990, Bacon got a role in the psychological thriller "Comedians" Joel Schumacher. The film received the admiration of film fans and critics. Until now, "Comet" is considered one of the best projects that Kevin Bacon worked on.

Two years later, the actor took the lead in the film "A few good guys." Directed by Rob Rayner, the film was made up for a great cast - in addition to Bacon, it was played by Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson. The film "A few good guys" won four nominations for the Oscar and became one of the highest gross in 1992.

In the crime drama "Sleeping", the role of the brutal prison guard Sean Knox was performed by Kevin Bacon. Films with this actor were very popular, one of his names in the credits already guaranteed box office success. And the "Sleepers" was no exception - the box office many times exceeded the budget, and some critics still consider him the best project of Barry Levinson.

In 1998, the thriller "Wildness" was released, as the executive producer of which was made by Kevin Bacon. The filmography of the actor in the same year was supplemented by another horror - Kevin was approved for the main role in the film "Echoes of the echo," based on the novel by Richard Matheson. Famous critic Robert Ebert called the role in this film one of the best in the career of Bacon. In general, the film received mixed reviews, mainly because it was very different from the literary source.

2000s

In 2000, the actor starred in the erotic thriller "Where the truth lies" with Colin Firth, and also starred in the fantastic film "The Invisible Man" by Paul Verhoeven.

In 2004, Kevin played the main antagonist in the drama "Woodcutter". Critics liked the film, but it was not very popular.

Kevin was approved for the main role in the thriller "The Death Penalty", a screen version of the novel of the same name by Brian Garfield. The protagonist of the film, Nick Hume - an excellent worker and an exemplary family man. But after the brutal murder of his son by a gang of thugs, Nika's views vary greatly. Now he is ready for the most terrible and desperate acts, only to avenge his son and protect his loved ones.

In the same year, Kevin Bacon was awarded the Golden Globe Award for his role in the military drama "Volunteers." The film is based on real events.

Personal life

In 1988, Bacon married Kira Sedgwick. Actors together starred in several films ("Woodcutter", "Murder of the first degree", "Pirates").

The couple have two children: Travis and Sozi Bacon. Sozi is an actress, like her parents. For the first time she appeared on the screen in 12 years.

As Kevin Bacon himself said, children are the most important for him. The family lives in Manhattan.

Kevin Bacon is not only a talented actor, but also a successful musician. Together with his brother, he has already released six albums.