Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin, born on September 30, 1982, is an accomplished American actor celebrated for his ability to portray complex characters that are both distasteful and sympathetic. His impressive body of work spans film, television, and stage, earning him numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Culkin's journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age as a child actor in off-Broadway theater productions. He made his feature film debut in the beloved Christmas classic Home Alone (1990), alongside his older brother, Macaulay. His breakthrough came with the role of a sardonic teenager in the comedy-drama Igby Goes Down (2002), which garnered him his first Golden Globe nomination. However, personal conflicts led him to take a hiatus from acting for several years.

After a six-year break, Culkin made a notable return to the big screen as Wallace Wells in the action-comedy Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). His career reached new heights with his award-winning performance as a grief-stricken Jewish drifter in A Real Pain (2024), for which he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

On television, Culkin experienced a significant resurgence with his role as Roman Roy in the critically acclaimed HBO drama series Succession (2018–2023), earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. His voice acting talents have also been showcased in projects like Solar Opposites (2022–2025) and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023). Additionally, Culkin has made his mark on stage, starring in both West End and Broadway productions of Kenneth Lonergan's This Is Our Youth and portraying Richard Roma in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross (2025).