Kevin Bacon
Actor and musician, starred in Footloose
Born
July 8th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and musician, active since the late 1970s, notable for various roles in film and television. Achieved prominence with the lead role in the 1984 film Footloose. Also featured in films such as A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, and Mystic River. In television, starred in the series The Following and received critical acclaim for the performance in the television movie Taking Chance. Besides acting, pursued a music career, forming the band The Bacon Brothers with brother Michael. Engaged in various philanthropic activities throughout the career.
Starred in Footloose
Appeared in Apollo 13
Played in Mystic River
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