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 Macaulay Culkin, one of the most famous American child stars, was born on August 26, 1980 in New York City, New York, USA, as the third of seven children of his father Kit Culkin (a former stage and child actor and also Macaulay's former manager) and mother Patricia Brentrup. He is the brother of Shane Culkin, Dakota Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Quinn Culkin, Christian Culkin, and Rory Culkin, most of whom have also acted. Macaulay's mother, who is from North Dakota, is of German and Norwegian descent. Macaulay's father, from Manhattan, has Irish, German, English, Swiss-German, and French ancestry."Mack", as he's known to his close friends and family, first came into showbiz at the age of 4, appearing in a string of Off-Broadway shows such as the New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker and, by 8 years-old, the films Rocket Gibraltar (1988) and See You in the Morning (1989), which included him in the rare company of kids who have received rave reviews from The New Yorker and The New York Times.By the age of 9, the young actor had nearly upstaged star John Candy in Uncle Buck (1989) (his deadpan interrogation of Candy was Buck's funniest scene). Then, in 1990, writer John Hughes turned his finished Home Alone (1990) script over to director Chris Columbus with a suggestion to consider Culkin for the lead. Though Macaulay was the first kid Columbus saw, he was skeptical about having him in the lead and saw over 200 other possible actors and he admitted that no one came as close to being as good as Culkin. By the callback interview, Mack had memorized two scenes, and Columbus was sure he found his "Kevin McCallister". The movie grossed more than $285 million in the US alone, becoming one of the highest grossing movies of all time and making Macaulay Culkin one of the biggest movie stars of the time.His next big project was My Girl (1991) in which he played "Thomas J. Sennett", a boy who seems to be allergic to everything. Despite some controversy over the ending, the film was released anyway and proved to be another hit film for Mack (and featured his very first kiss). In 1992 came Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), which grossed more than $172 million in the US alone. In 1993 came The Good Son (1993), which was the first role to depart from his cute kid comedies. He played a murderous little demon named Henry. He got the role when his powerhouse negotiator/manager/father Kit Culkin said that he would pull Mack out of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) unless he was given the psychotic boy lead in The Good Son (1993). He was also given a salary of $5 million for the film.In 1994, at the age of 14, came a string of duds, The Pagemaster (1994), Getting Even with Dad (1994) and Richie Rich (1994). He was paid $8 million for the last two, the highest salary ever paid for a child star. Many people believed Mack had lost his touch, though, because he was no longer that cute tiny kid they saw in Home Alone (1990). In 1995 his parents, who were never married, separated and started a greedy legal battle over the custody of their kids and Mack's fortune. In 1996, the young actor had reportedly said he wouldn't accept any roles until his parents settled their custody dispute. That case would not be resolved until April 1997 when Kit Culkin relinquished control to Brentrup.In 1998, Macaulay married actress Rachel Miner, but separated in 2000 because Rachel wanted to start a family and Mack wanted to get back into acting. There has been a gap of eight years since 1994's Richie Rich (1994), and although he made a 'comeback' on stage in 2001, appearing in a London production of "Madame Melville", and also portrayed Michael Alig in Party Monster (2003); with an estimated fortune of $17 million he clearly never has to work again - if the roles don't appeal to him.
Bio:
Macaulay Culkin, one of the most famous American child stars, was born on August 26, 1980 in New York City, New York, USA, as the third of seven children of his father Kit Culkin (a former stage and child actor and also Macaulay's former manager) and mother Patricia Brentrup. He is the brother of Shane Culkin, Dakota Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Quinn Culkin, Christian Culkin, and Rory Culkin, most of whom have also acted. Macaulay's mother, who is from North Dakota, is of German and Norwegian descent. Macaulay's father, from Manhattan, has Irish, German, English, Swiss-German, and French ancestry."Mack", as he's known to his close friends and family, first came into showbiz at the age of 4, appearing in a string of Off-Broadway shows such as the New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker and, by 8 years-old, the films Rocket Gibraltar (1988) and See You in the Morning (1989), which included him in the rare company of kids who have received rave reviews from The New Yorker and The New York Times.By the age of 9, the young actor had nearly upstaged star John Candy in Uncle Buck (1989) (his deadpan interrogation of Candy was Buck's funniest scene). Then, in 1990, writer John Hughes turned his finished Home Alone (1990) script over to director Chris Columbus with a suggestion to consider Culkin for the lead. Though Macaulay was the first kid Columbus saw, he was skeptical about having him in the lead and saw over 200 other possible actors and he admitted that no one came as close to being as good as Culkin. By the callback interview, Mack had memorized two scenes, and Columbus was sure he found his "Kevin McCallister". The movie grossed more than $285 million in the US alone, becoming one of the highest grossing movies of all time and making Macaulay Culkin one of the biggest movie stars of the time.His next big project was My Girl (1991) in which he played "Thomas J. Sennett", a boy who seems to be allergic to everything. Despite some controversy over the ending, the film was released anyway and proved to be another hit film for Mack (and featured his very first kiss). In 1992 came Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), which grossed more than $172 million in the US alone. In 1993 came The Good Son (1993), which was the first role to depart from his cute kid comedies. He played a murderous little demon named Henry. He got the role when his powerhouse negotiator/manager/father Kit Culkin said that he would pull Mack out of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) unless he was given the psychotic boy lead in The Good Son (1993). He was also given a salary of $5 million for the film.In 1994, at the age of 14, came a string of duds, The Pagemaster (1994), Getting Even with Dad (1994) and Richie Rich (1994). He was paid $8 million for the last two, the highest salary ever paid for a child star. Many people believed Mack had lost his touch, though, because he was no longer that cute tiny kid they saw in Home Alone (1990). In 1995 his parents, who were never married, separated and started a greedy legal battle over the custody of their kids and Mack's fortune. In 1996, the young actor had reportedly said he wouldn't accept any roles until his parents settled their custody dispute. That case would not be resolved until April 1997 when Kit Culkin relinquished control to Brentrup.In 1998, Macaulay married actress Rachel Miner, but separated in 2000 because Rachel wanted to start a family and Mack wanted to get back into acting. There has been a gap of eight years since 1994's Richie Rich (1994), and although he made a 'comeback' on stage in 2001, appearing in a London production of "Madame Melville", and also portrayed Michael Alig in Party Monster (2003); with an estimated fortune of $17 million he clearly never has to work again - if the roles don't appeal to him.
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Was in a relationship with Mila Kunis from 2002 until late 2010.Became the first child actor to ever receive $1 million for one film - and in a supporting role too! The film was My Girl (1991).His 29-year-old sister, Dakota Culkin, passed away after accidentally being struck by a car on 10 December 2008 in Los Angeles, California.Besides being godfather to Michael Jackson's first child Prince Michael Jackson, Macaulay is also godfather to Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson.He has a half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, from another relationship of his father. Jennifer died in 2000 at age 29 from a drug overdose.His brother Kieran Culkin played his cousin in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).His brother Rory Culkin, now an established actor in his own right, has played both Macaulay's little brother (in The Good Son (1993) and the younger version of Macaulay's character (in Richie Rich (1994)).Has a scar on his finger that occurred during the filming of "Home Alone" when Joe Pesci bit his finger.Bought Marilyn Manson his first pack of cigarettes for Manson's role as Christina during the filming of Party Monster (2003). He said he found it so ironic considering that Manson is considered "the Antichrist" by many, and it's Macaulay Culkin who's corrupting him.His performance as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990) is ranked #99 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.Dropped out of his senior year at the Professional Children's School (a high school), the school where he met his ex-wife, Rachel Miner.Has a son, Dakota Song Culkin (b. April 5, 2021) with his girlfriend, Brenda Song.Burned out at age 14, he quit acting in 1995 and only recently made a 'comeback' on stage in 2001, appearing in a London production of "Madame Melville," playing a 15-year-old who is seduced by his French teacher. It later moved off-Broadway for a four-month stint.Was a close friend of Uncle Buck (1989) and Home Alone (1990) co-star John Candy. Prior to Candy's death in March of 1994, the two were reportedly in talks of doing a third movie together.The role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990) was written for Macaulay by John Hughes (who had written and directed another film which featured Macaulay, Uncle Buck (1989)). Despite this, some other boys were auditioned by Chris Columbus just to make sure that Macaulay was right.Brother of Shane Culkin (b. 1976), Dakota Culkin (1978-2008), Kieran Culkin (b. 1982), Quinn Culkin (b. 1984), Christian Culkin (b. 1987), and Rory Culkin (b. 1989).Got married to Rachel Miner shortly before his 18th birthday. In the United States, marriage before the age of 18 is legal only with parental permission.Has been living in Paris, France, since 2013.Macaulay was named after Thomas Babington Macaulay, and his middle name Carson for Kit Carson of the old west.After securing Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern for Home Alone (1990), Chris Columbus felt confident enough to cast actors who were his heroes growing up like Catherine O'Hara after seeing her work on SCTV (1976), as well as John Heard and then Tim Curry and Rob Schneider on Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), because they were all open to the films.Ranked #2 on the VH1 list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2012).Studied at the School of American Ballet. The school is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet. Its founders (in 1934) were Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine.Wrote a book titled "Junior".Stage debut at age of four in "Bach Babies".Nephew of Bonnie Bedelia.When casting the role of Kevin McCallister for Home Alone (1990), Chris Columbus had already seen him in Uncle Buck (1989) but he wanted to audition some other kids first while writer and producer John Hughes had his heart set on Culkin. So Columbus met Culkin in New York and was very charmed by him and thought he was fantastic. Columbus auditioned five other kids and none of them shaped up to Culkin. Columbus went with Culkin because he was not as picture perfect and he had an instant relatability to the kids in the audience. Columbus knew the cameras would love him and he was immensely funny.Son of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. His parents were together for 21 years from 1974-1995, but never married.Had a small part in the Oliver Stone movie Born on the Fourth of July (1989), but his scenes were cut.On the set of Home Alone (1990), Culkin would jokingly direct the film for Chris Columbus.Is a big fan of the popular RPG game "World of Warcraft".Reports claim the Culkin family could soon be homeless. Control of Macaulay's finances have been removed from the family and placed in the hands of his accountant. (February 1997)[17 September 2004] Arrested for marijuana possession in Oklahoma.Was ranked #2 in E's Most Cutest Child Stars All Grown-Up (2005).Father hands sole custody of Macaulay and his siblings over to their mother. Parents never married and mother filed for custody. (April 1997)Ranked #2 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars".He and his wife buy a $1.7 million, 5200-foot loft on lower Broadway in Manhattan. (November 1999)Is a fan of professional wrestling.Childhood friend of Laura Bell Bundy; her mother was the Culkin family babysitter.Was considered for the role of "Mark Sway" in The Client (1994) but lost out to Brad Renfro.His father is of one-quarter Irish and of German, English, Swiss-German, and French descent. His mother is of half-German and half-Norwegian ancestry.Filming a new movie with Jena Malone and Eva Amurri. (2002)Born on the same date as Chris Pine.Attended WWF's (now WWE) WrestleMania VII (1991) on March 24, 1991.Best known for his role as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).He was in three movies with John Candy: Uncle Buck (1989), Home Alone (1990), and Only the Lonely (1991); In the latter, they had no screen time together and Culkin had only a cameo appearance. |
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Macaulay Culkin |
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5' 7' (1.70 m) |
| Biography: |
Macaulay Culkin, one of the most famous American child stars, was born on August 26, 1980 in New York City, New York, USA, as the third of seven children of his father Kit Culkin (a former stage and child actor and also Macaulay\'s former manager) an |
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Was in a relationship with Mila Kunis from 2002 until late 2010.Became the first child actor to ever receive $1 million for one film - and in a supporting role too! The film was My Girl (1991).His 29-year-old sister, Dakota Culkin, passed away after accidentally being struck by a car on 10 December 2008 in Los Angeles, California.Besides being godfather to Michael Jackson's first child Prince Michael Jackson, Macaulay is also godfather to Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson.He has a half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, from another relationship of his father. Jennifer died in 2000 at age 29 from a drug overdose.His brother Kieran Culkin played his cousin in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).His brother Rory Culkin, now an established actor in his own right, has played both Macaulay's little brother (in The Good Son (1993) and the younger version of Macaulay's character (in Richie Rich (1994)).Has a scar on his finger that occurred during the filming of "Home Alone" when Joe Pesci bit his finger.Bought Marilyn Manson his first pack of cigarettes for Manson's role as Christina during the filming of Party Monster (2003). He said he found it so ironic considering that Manson is considered "the Antichrist" by many, and it's Macaulay Culkin who's corrupting him.His performance as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990) is ranked #99 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.Dropped out of his senior year at the Professional Children's School (a high school), the school where he met his ex-wife, Rachel Miner.Has a son, Dakota Song Culkin (b. April 5, 2021) with his girlfriend, Brenda Song.Burned out at age 14, he quit acting in 1995 and only recently made a 'comeback' on stage in 2001, appearing in a London production of "Madame Melville," playing a 15-year-old who is seduced by his French teacher. It later moved off-Broadway for a four-month stint.Was a close friend of Uncle Buck (1989) and Home Alone (1990) co-star John Candy. Prior to Candy's death in March of 1994, the two were reportedly in talks of doing a third movie together.The role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990) was written for Macaulay by John Hughes (who had written and directed another film which featured Macaulay, Uncle Buck (1989)). Despite this, some other boys were auditioned by Chris Columbus just to make sure that Macaulay was right.Brother of Shane Culkin (b. 1976), Dakota Culkin (1978-2008), Kieran Culkin (b. 1982), Quinn Culkin (b. 1984), Christian Culkin (b. 1987), and Rory Culkin (b. 1989).Got married to Rachel Miner shortly before his 18th birthday. In the United States, marriage before the age of 18 is legal only with parental permission.Has been living in Paris, France, since 2013.Macaulay was named after Thomas Babington Macaulay, and his middle name Carson for Kit Carson of the old west.After securing Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern for Home Alone (1990), Chris Columbus felt confident enough to cast actors who were his heroes growing up like Catherine O'Hara after seeing her work on SCTV (1976), as well as John Heard and then Tim Curry and Rob Schneider on Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), because they were all open to the films.Ranked #2 on the VH1 list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars (2012).Studied at the School of American Ballet. The school is the official training academy of the New York City Ballet. Its founders (in 1934) were Lincoln Kirstein and George Balanchine.Wrote a book titled "Junior".Stage debut at age of four in "Bach Babies".Nephew of Bonnie Bedelia.When casting the role of Kevin McCallister for Home Alone (1990), Chris Columbus had already seen him in Uncle Buck (1989) but he wanted to audition some other kids first while writer and producer John Hughes had his heart set on Culkin. So Columbus met Culkin in New York and was very charmed by him and thought he was fantastic. Columbus auditioned five other kids and none of them shaped up to Culkin. Columbus went with Culkin because he was not as picture perfect and he had an instant relatability to the kids in the audience. Columbus knew the cameras would love him and he was immensely funny.Son of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. His parents were together for 21 years from 1974-1995, but never married.Had a small part in the Oliver Stone movie Born on the Fourth of July (1989), but his scenes were cut.On the set of Home Alone (1990), Culkin would jokingly direct the film for Chris Columbus.Is a big fan of the popular RPG game "World of Warcraft".Reports claim the Culkin family could soon be homeless. Control of Macaulay's finances have been removed from the family and placed in the hands of his accountant. (February 1997)[17 September 2004] Arrested for marijuana possession in Oklahoma.Was ranked #2 in E's Most Cutest Child Stars All Grown-Up (2005).Father hands sole custody of Macaulay and his siblings over to their mother. Parents never married and mother filed for custody. (April 1997)Ranked #2 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars".He and his wife buy a $1.7 million, 5200-foot loft on lower Broadway in Manhattan. (November 1999)Is a fan of professional wrestling.Childhood friend of Laura Bell Bundy; her mother was the Culkin family babysitter.Was considered for the role of "Mark Sway" in The Client (1994) but lost out to Brad Renfro.His father is of one-quarter Irish and of German, English, Swiss-German, and French descent. His mother is of half-German and half-Norwegian ancestry.Filming a new movie with Jena Malone and Eva Amurri. (2002)Born on the same date as Chris Pine.Attended WWF's (now WWE) WrestleMania VII (1991) on March 24, 1991.Best known for his role as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).He was in three movies with John Candy: Uncle Buck (1989), Home Alone (1990), and Only the Lonely (1991); In the latter, they had no screen time together and Culkin had only a cameo appearance. |
| Trademarks: |
Innocent, angelic face
Rosy lips, blue eyes and pale skin |
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[at age 10]: I don't even get an allowance.
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It drives me crazy when your parents try to read your mind. It's even worse when they try to read your mail.
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[Just how rich is he?]: I could sit around with my thumb up my butt watching TV and my kids would still go to college!
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[on his new sitcom deal with NBC]: With Friends (1994) biting the dust, the time could now be right for my show.
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[Responding to questions about his estranged father, May 27, 2004.]: My father was overbearing. Very controlling. He was always the way he is, even before my success. He was not always a good person. He'd play mind games to make sure I knew my place. I don't see him, which is unfortunate. But I don't have any desire to see him. I vaguely know where he is, and I don't want to know. As long as he's not standing outside my doorstep, I'm fine. |
| Salaries: |
Richie Rich (1994) - $8,000,000
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Getting Even with Dad (1994) - $8,000,000
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The Good Son (1993) - $5,000,000
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) - $4,500,000
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Actor,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
Is in the Sonic Youths video for the song "Sunday", which was directed by Harmony Korine. Culkin's ex-wife Rachel Miner is also in the video.
Music video, with Anna Chlumsky, for The Temptations: "My Girl".
Music video for Micha |
| Spouse: |
Rachel Miner (June 21, 1998 - August 5, 2000) (divorced) |
| Children: |
Dakota Song Culkin |
| Parents: |
Kit Culkin
Patricia Brentrup |
| Relatives: |
Shane Culkin (Sibling)
Dakota Culkin (Sibling)
Kieran Culkin (Sibling)
Quinn Culkin (Sibling)
Christian Culkin (Sibling)
Rory Culkin (Sibling)
Bonnie Bedelia (A |
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