Macaulay CulkinMacaulay Culkin at Party Monster (2003) release party.Macaulay Carson Culkin (informally Mack) (born August 26, 1980) was from 1990–1994 the highest-paid child actor ever. He achieved massive success staring as "Kevin" in the two Home Alone (1990, 1992) movies, capturing the minds of many young movie-goers as he outsmarted two bungling burglars with clever homemade traps. He had less success with the more serious The Good Son (1993) but other children's films such as The Pagemaster and Richie Rich kept him popular mainstream child actor. His father was his manager in the early years. Macaulay stopped making movies at 14, when his parents separated and went to court over the control of their business and the custody of the kids. A court case that went on for several years and ended in April 1997, when his father decided to withraw from the case. He has claimed numerous times that his father, Christopher "Kit" Culkin was abusive and a horrible person. As of 2004 he has had no contact with his father in eight years, except for a telegram in which his father congratulates him with the resumption of his acting. Culkin enjoys theatre and made a well-heralded return to theatre in the 2000/2001 season, when he starred opposite Irene Jacob in Madame Melville. Macaulay Culkin and Michael Jackson 1991.He is a close friend of Michael Jackson and godfather of his first son and his daughter. They can be seen in a home video compilation Jackson released: they are shown playing, and going on holidays together, Culkin being 10 and 11 years of age. Jackson also claimed that Culkin and his siblings slept in the same bed with Jackson. Quote from Culkin, aged 20: "We talk all the time. I think we understand each other in a way that most people can't understand either of us." Macaulay Culkin is the most famous and successful of his six siblings, Quinn, Kieran, Christian, Shane, Rory and Dakota. Other than Dakota, all of Macaulay's siblings have acting credits; Kieran is most famous for starring in The Cider House Rules, while Rory is famous for starring in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs. He married Broadway actress Rachel Miner in 1998, when both were 17; they split up in 2000. He is writing the semiautobiographical book "Junior", to be released early 2005. He is currently dating That '70s Show star Mila Kunis. On September 17, 2004, Culkin was taken into custody in Oklahoma on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana. He was incarcerated on a $4,000 bond. Filmography
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He was incarcerated on a $4,000 bond. Butterfly and a Tony nomination in 1980 for best featured actor in a play for Bent. On September 17, 2004, Culkin was taken into custody in Oklahoma on complaints of possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana. He won plaudits when he replaced John Lithgow in the original production of David Henry Hwang's play M. He is currently dating That '70s Show star Mila Kunis. Dukes had extensive stage experience, first appearing on Broadway in 1971 and later in a revival of Molière's The School for Wives. He also played such colorful roles as Dracula, Doctor Frankenstein, and Antonio Salieri in the original production of Amadeus--replacing Ian McKellan. He is writing the semiautobiographical book "Junior", to be released early 2005. He received an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor for his role in The Josephine Baker Story (1991). He married Broadway actress Rachel Miner in 1998, when both were 17; they split up in 2000. He had a long career in films, appearing in thirty-five, and as a television guest star, notably as the man who attempts to rape Edith Bunker on All in the Family and in the miniseries The Winds of War. Night Shyamalan's Signs. He was born in San Francisco, California and died of a heart attack in Spanaway, Washington while on location shooting the mini-series Red Rose. Other than Dakota, all of Macaulay's siblings have acting credits; Kieran is most famous for starring in The Cider House Rules, while Rory is famous for starring in M. McPhee on the television series Dawson's Creek. Macaulay Culkin is the most famous and successful of his six siblings, Quinn, Kieran, Christian, Shane, Rory and Dakota. David Dukes (June 6, 1945 - October 9, 2000) was an American character actor best known as Mr. I think we understand each other in a way that most people can't understand either of us.". October 17, 2000. Quote from Culkin, aged 20: "We talk all the time. "David Dukes." The Independent (London). Jackson also claimed that Culkin and his siblings slept in the same bed with Jackson. Tom Vallance. They can be seen in a home video compilation Jackson released: they are shown playing, and going on holidays together, Culkin being 10 and 11 years of age. October 11, 2000. He is a close friend of Michael Jackson and godfather of his first son and his daughter. "David Dukes; Versatile Character Actor on Screen, Stage." Los Angeles Times. Culkin enjoys theatre and made a well-heralded return to theatre in the 2000/2001 season, when he starred opposite Irene Jacob in Madame Melville. Susan King and Don Shirley. As of 2004 he has had no contact with his father in eight years, except for a telegram in which his father congratulates him with the resumption of his acting. October 12, 2000. He has claimed numerous times that his father, Christopher "Kit" Culkin was abusive and a horrible person. "David Dukes, Chameleon of an Actor, 55." The New York Times. A court case that went on for several years and ended in April 1997, when his father decided to withraw from the case. Emily Eakin. Macaulay stopped making movies at 14, when his parents separated and went to court over the control of their business and the custody of the kids. October 11, 2000. His father was his manager in the early years. "David Dukes." Variety. He had less success with the more serious The Good Son (1993) but other children's films such as The Pagemaster and Richie Rich kept him popular mainstream child actor. He achieved massive success staring as "Kevin" in the two Home Alone (1990, 1992) movies, capturing the minds of many young movie-goers as he outsmarted two bungling burglars with clever homemade traps. Macaulay Carson Culkin (informally Mack) (born August 26, 1980) was from 1990–1994 the highest-paid child actor ever. Saved! (2004). Party Monster (2003). Richie Rich (1994). The Pagemaster (1994). Getting Even with Dad (1994). The Nutcracker (1993). The Good Son (1993) (also starring Elijah Wood). Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), the main character (he did not play in Home Alone 3 as he was too old by then). Wish Kid (1991) (TV animated series). My Girl (1991). Black or White (1991) (Michael Jackson music video). Only the Lonely (1991). - A child is left at home over a winter vacation, and is forced to defend the family home from thieves (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern). Home Alone (1990), directed by Chris Columbus (who also directed Harry Potter films); it was written by John Hughes, who suggested Macaulay Culkin for the main character. Jacob's Ladder (1990). Uncle Buck (1989). See You in the Morning (1989). Rocket Gibraltar (1988). |