1. Early Life and Acting Debut
2. Breakthrough and Notable Roles
3. Executive Producing and Television Roles
4. Filmography 2007 - Present

Early Life and Acting Debut

Kevin Bacon was born in Philadelphia in 1958. At the age of 17, he left home to attend high school, while simultaneously performing at the "Manning Street Actor's Theatre." In his 20s, he embarked on his acting career, taking on minor stage roles. His first film appearance came in 1979 with "The Gift" and "Starting Over."

Breakthrough and Notable Roles

In 1984, Bacon's breakout role came as Ren McCormack in "Footloose." The film's success paved the way for his leading roles in "Friday the 13th" (1980) and "Diner" (1982). In 1991, he gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Willie O'Keeffe in Oliver Stone's "JFK," marking a significant milestone in his career.

Executive Producing and Television Roles

Bacon expanded his horizons in 1998, serving as executive producer and starring in "Wild Things." He frequently appears in documentary series and television films, such as "24 Hours" (2002), "The Woodsman" (2004), and "Mystic River" (2003).

Filmography 2007 - Present

- The Magic 7 (2007)
- Death Sentence (2007)
- Rails & Ties (2007)
- Saving Angelo (2006)
- The Air I Breathe (2006)
- Where the Truth Lies (2005)
- Beauty Shop (2005)
- Loverboy (2005)
- Cavedweller (2004)
- In the Cut (2003)
- Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update (2003)
- Trapped (2002)
- Novocaine (2001)
- Hollow Man (2000)
- My Dog Skip (2000)
Filmography 1991 - 1999
- Sleepers (1996)
- Telling Lies in America (1997)
- Destination Anywhere (1997)
- Picture Perfect (1997)
- Digging to China (1998)
- Wild Things (1998)
- Apollo 13 (1995)
- Murder in the First (1995)
- The Air Up There (1994)
- The River Wild (1994)
- A Few Good Men (1992)
- He Said, She Said (1991)
- Brooklyn Logic (1991)
- Pyrates (1991)
Filmography 1987 - 1990
- Flatliners (1990)
- Tremors (1990)
- The Big Picture (1989)
- Criminal Law (1988)
- End of the Line (1988)
- She's Having a Baby (1988)
- Lemon Sky (1988)
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
- White Water Summer (1987)
Filmography 1981 - 1986
- Only When I Laugh (1981)
- Hero at Large (1981)
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- Forty Deuce (1982)
- Diner (1982)
- Footloose (1984)
- The Little Sister (1984)
- Mister Roberts (1984)
- Enormous Changes at the Last Minute (1983)
- The Demon Murder Case (1983)
- Quicksilver (1986)

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