American actor Kieran Kyle Culkin was born on September 30, 1982. As an infant, Culkin began appearing in plays for the Manhattan Light Opera. Together with his older brother Macaulay, he made his feature film debut in the 1990 Christmas comedy Home Alone. He later returned for the sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
His awards include two Golden Globes, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and an Academy Award nomination.
Kieran Culkin’s parents and early life
Kieran Culkin was born on September 30, 1982 in New York City, U.S. to Christopher "Kit" Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. He is the fourth child among seven children to his parents. His mother, a North Dakota native, was a road traffic controller in Sundance, Wyoming, and his father was a stage actor. Culkin’s paternal aunt is actress Bonnie Bedelia. He has German, Irish, and Norwegian ancestry.
Culkin and his family struggled financially during the first nine years of his existence, living in a Yorkville railroad apartment. According to Culkin, the tenement was "barely suitable for a couple," as Vanity Fair reported. He attended the St. Joseph's Church of Yorkville's Catholic school for free until the third grade because his father was a sacristan there. Later, he attended the Professional Children's School to study theater, cinema, and television, but he left in his senior year of high school.
Kieran Culkin’s siblings
Kieran Culkin has six siblings with whom he was raised. They are: Shane (b. 1976), Dakota (1978–2008), Macaulay (b. 1980), Quinn (b. 1984), Christian (b. 1987), and Rory (b. 1989). Jennifer Adamson (1970–2000) was his half-sister from his father's previous relationship.
Like Kieran, Macaulay Culkin and Rory Culkin are also actors. Macaulay Culkin is regarded as one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s and has won several awards, including a Golden Globe nomination. He came in at number two on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid-Stars" in 2005. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Rory Hugh Culkin is well-known for his roles in Columbus (2017), Scream 4 (2011), Signs (2002), and You Can Count on Me (2000). Additionally, he has made appearances on television shows like Waco (2018), Under the Banner of Heaven (2022), and the "Beyond the Sea" episode of Black Mirror (2023).
Kieran Culkin’s wife and children
Kieran Culkin met his wife Jazz Charton in a NYC bar in 2012 and married her the next year. When she and Kieran initially began dating, she worked in the music department of an advertising agency. The couple have two children together: a daughter and a son, whom they keep away from the spotlight.
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FAQs about Kieran Culkin
A. Kieran Culkin has six siblings: Shane (b. 1976), Dakota (1978–2008), Macaulay (b. 1980), Quinn (b. 1984), Christian (b. 1987), and Rory (b. 1989).
A. Because of his father's neglect during his early years, Kieran only recalls him as a "constant, unwelcome presence" in the home.
A. Yes, Kieran Culkin has won two Golden Globes for his roles in Succession and A Real Pain.
