Macaulay Culkin
Actor from Home Alone franchise
Born
August 26th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor became widely recognized for portraying Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone films. The character's clever antics and determination resonated with audiences, leading to the films' massive success during the 1990s. Culkin's performance earned significant box office earnings, making Home Alone the highest-grossing live-action comedy at the time. Besides the main series, appeared in several other films, contributing to a notable childhood acting career. Took a hiatus from acting in the late 1990s, returning to the industry with different roles in various projects.
Portrayed Kevin McCallister in Home Alone
Starred in Richie Rich
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