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Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin is an American actor known for child roles in films such as *Home Alone* and for later acclaim in projects including *Igby Goes Down*, *Scott Pilgrim vs.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Kieran Culkin is an American actor who rose to fame as a child star in *Home Alone* and later earned critical acclaim for his role as Roman Roy in *Succession*. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2025 for *A Real Pain*.

What it is

Kieran Culkin is an American actor born September 30, 1982, in New York City. He is part of the Culkin acting family, which includes brothers Macaulay and Rory. He began acting as a child, making his feature debut in *Home Alone* (1990) alongside Macaulay.

Why it matters

Culkin's career spans decades, from child roles in *Home Alone* and *Father of the Bride* to adult acclaim in *Igby Goes Down*, *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World*, and HBO's *Succession*. His performance as Roman Roy earned major awards, and his 2025 Oscar win for *A Real Pain* cemented his status as a leading actor.

Key details

Culkin is married to Jazz Charton and has at least two children. He is familiar to Canadian audiences through widely distributed films and series like *Home Alone*, *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World*, and *Succession*. A reliable net worth figure is not provided in supplied sources.

In short

  • Born September 30, 1982, in New York City.
  • Known for *Home Alone*, *Succession*, and *A Real Pain*.
  • Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2025.
  • Brother of actors Macaulay and Rory Culkin.
Canadian angle

Culkin is familiar to Canadian audiences through widely distributed American films and television series, including *Home Alone*, *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World*, and *Succession*.

Quick questions

Who is Kieran Culkin?
Kieran Culkin is an American actor known for child roles in *Home Alone* and later work in *Igby Goes Down*, *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World*, and *Succession*.
Is Kieran Culkin related to Macaulay Culkin?
Yes. Kieran Culkin is Macaulay Culkin’s younger brother.
What movies is Kieran Culkin in?
His film credits include *Home Alone*, *Father of the Bride*, *The Cider House Rules*, *Igby Goes Down*, *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World*, *No Sudden Move*, and *A Real Pain*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieran_Culkin
    Supports: Birth date, early career, role in *Home Alone*, *Succession*, and later stage/film work.
  2. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/kieran-culkin-143389/biography
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family background, and early film roles.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001085/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, siblings, and debut role in *Home Alone*.
  4. Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/kieran-culkin/profile/
    Supports: Filmography highlights and awards recognition for *Succession* and *A Real Pain*.
  5. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieran_Culkin
    Supports: Career milestones and reported award wins for *A Real Pain*.
  6. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieran_Culkin
    Supports: Reported Academy Award win and debut in *Home Alone*.
  7. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/kieran-culkin.html
    Supports: Age and biographical details used for the age calculation.
  8. Vanity Fair — https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/11/kieran-culkin-family-succession-profile
    Supports: Family context and early career background.