BlogIt’s Kevin Bacon’s birthday! Today he’s turning 65, and the super-connected Hollywood actor is sure to be celebrating, and probably dancing and singing along to Happy Birthday as he parties with friends and loved ones.
Let’s take a look at the longtime celeb’s life, and some of the interesting connections he’s made along the way.
Childhood Home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kevin was born and raised in Philadelphia, the sixth kid of an elementary teacher and urban planner. His interest in acting started early, encouraged by an opportunity to participate in an acting program that convinced him he wanted to pursue the career.
Rather than attend college, he moved to New York when he was 17, and by 19, he was appearing in movies, but he had a long way to go before becoming a household name.
Family Farmhouse, Connecticut
While Kevin and his wife of 35 years, Kyra Sedgewick, are both very successful film and television stars, they actually spend much of their time on their farm in Connecticut. They even spent part of the Covid lockdown here. Kevin, an avid musician and member of a rock band, has made viral videos serenading the pigs and animals on the farm.
They have also shared videos showing the unique decor of the house, and the funky pool, complete with a rock for a diving board. And being so quirky and unique, the pool is actually in the middle of their orchard!
House in Los Feliz, California
While they do love the farm life, Kevin and his family actually spent the first part of Covid in LA with their son, Travis. They bought the home in 2012 for $2.5 million, a two bedroom, three bathroom property complete with pool, fountains, and a spa, as well as a perfect view of Griffith Park and the Observatory.
The home is a gorgeous mid-century design, with stunning woodwork, an open interior, and minimalist decor. Natalie Portman, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart have lived in the neighborhood at one point or another, which is known for its amazing views, privacy, chic homes, and famous neighbors.
John Belushi, Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles, California
Kevin Bacon has a reputation for being closely connected to everyone in Hollywood, so much so that there’s a game called the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. He’s been in so many movies, with so many actors, that it’s really fun to play.
Sadly, one of the first Hollywood connections Kevin made was with the cast of National Lampoon’s Animal House, including the famed, but ill-fated, John Belushi. He was a rising star in Hollywood, known for his comedic talent, when he died of a drug overdose in the infamous hotel Chateau Marmont.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Townhouses in New York City, New York
Kevin has a connection to another of Hollywood’s most famous and long-lasting couple in his ties to Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick. And like Kevin and Kyra, they have a great real estate portfolio. But Sarah, who starred with Kevin in their breakthrough roles in Footloose in 1984.
Sarah and Matthew bought two side-by-side brownstones in the West Village for $35 million! The couple, who absolutely love living in the city, turned the two residences into one massive 14,000 square foot haven, complete with a 2,000 square foot garden. That’s bigger than most houses! And fun fact, the address of Sarah’s most famous character, Carrie Bradshaw, is just one block away.
Bernie Madoff’s Last Residence, FCI Butner, North Carolina
One of the unfortunate connections Kevin has made over the years is the connection he and Kyra made with Bernie Madoff, the Ponzi scheme mastermind. Kevin and Kyra lost “most of their savings” to the fraudster. Rather than complain or attempt to pursue legal routes, the actor just committed to working hard and earning more money to replace what was lost.
Overall, at least $20 billion was lost, including investments for Jewish children’s charities as well as several other philanthropies.
Madoff was sentenced to more than 100 years in prison, and he died in the medical center of the Butner federal prison in North Carolina.
Kevin always seems to have a pleasant, upbeat disposition. But on a day like today, there’s certain to be an extra spring in his step, an extra song to sing, and extra joy to go around. Let’s wish Kevin a happy, healthy, and prosperous year. Happy Birthday, Kevin!
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