What is Kevin Bacon's Net Worth and Salary?
Kevin Bacon is an American actor and musician with a net worth of $45 million. This net worth is a combined amount with his wife, Kyra Sedgwick. Renowned for his versatile acting, Bacon has taken on a mix of family-friendly and darker roles throughout his career. His most iconic role remains the 1984 classic, Footloose. Over the years, he has accrued numerous awards and accolades.
Early Life
Born on July 8th, 1958, in Philadelphia, Kevin Norwood Bacon was the youngest of six children. His father, a notable architect, and his mother, an elementary school teacher, fostered a nurturing environment. Bacon's passion for acting was ignited during high school, where he earned a full scholarship to a summer arts academy, attending five-week courses that solidified his commitment to the craft.
Early Career
At 17, Bacon moved to New York to pursue theater. While he saw some theater success, his career didn't immediately take off, despite debuting in the film National Lampoon's Animal House. During these formative years, he worked as a waiter and took on roles in soap operas like Search for Tomorrow and Guiding Light.
Breakthrough in the '80s
Bacon's career surged in the '80s. Beginning with a role in Friday the 13th, he transitioned to prominent theater roles and made his Broadway debut in Slab Boys in 1982. His role in Diner attracted critical attention, leading to his iconic performance in Footloose. To authentically portray a teenager, Bacon attended a local high school incognito, garnering rave reviews for his dedication and performance.
Despite the success of Footloose, Bacon feared typecasting and turned down similar roles, resulting in fewer opportunities for a time.
After Footloose
The '90s saw Bacon's resurgence with major roles in Tremors and Flatliners. He shifted focus to character roles, flourishing in films like JFK and A Few Good Men. He balanced theater and film work with notable performances in Murder in the First, Apollo 13, Sleepers, and Picture Perfect.
Bacon starred in the 2000 horror film Hollow Man and the critically acclaimed 2003 film Clint Eastwood's Mystic River. He earned praise for his role in 2004's The Woodsman.
In 2011, Bacon portrayed a mutant villain in X-Men First Class and starred in the TV series The Following from 2013 to 2015, winning a Saturn Award. He also appeared in EE network commercials in 2012 and became the face of the egg industry in 2015.
From 2016 to 2017, Bacon starred in Amazon Prime's I Love Dick, earning a Golden Globe nomination. From 2019 to 2022, he featured in Showtime's City on a Hill and appeared in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+ in 2022, alongside roles in Space Oddity, They/Them, and One Way.
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The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon is famously associated with the "six degrees of separation" concept, suggesting that any two people on Earth are six or fewer acquaintances apart. This notion popularized through the trivia game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," originates from Bacon's claim, "I've worked with everybody in Hollywood or someone who's worked with them." This game turned Bacon into a global meme.
Personal Life
Kevin Bacon has been married to Kyra Sedgwick since 1988. The pair met on the set of Lemon Sky and have frequently starred together in films. They have two children and reside in Manhattan. Before Sedgwick, Bacon had a long-term relationship with actress Tracy Pollan.
Kevin Bacon and Bernie Madoff
Despite their wealth, Bacon and Sedgwick were victims of Bernie Madoff's infamous Ponzi scheme, resulting in losses of tens of millions, potentially up to $30-$40 million.
Real Estate
In December 2011, Bacon and Sedgwick purchased a $2.5 million home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. They also own a 40-acre property in Sharon, Connecticut, bought in the 1990s, and an expensive apartment with Central Park views in New York City.
Awards
In 2003, Bacon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He won a Golden Globe in 2010 and has two Screen Actors Guild Awards among other honors. Despite numerous nominations, Bacon has never been nominated for an Academy Award, leading The Guardian to call him "one of the best actors to never receive an Academy Award nomination."
