Kevin Bacon

Actor and musician, starred in Footloose

Kevin Bacon - Actor and musician, starred in Footloose
Born

July 8th, 1958
67 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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