Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Carson Culkin is an American actor and musician. He became famous as a child actor for his role as Kevin McCallister in the family comedy Home Alone and its sequel Home AloneLost in New York . He is also known for his roles in Uncle Buck , My Girl , The Good Son , The Pagemaster , Richie Rich , Party Monster , and the music video for Michael Jacksons Black or White. At the height of his fame, he was regarded as the most successful child actor since Shirley Temple. Culkin ranked at number two on VH1s list of the 100 Greatest KidStars and Es list of the 50 Greatest Child Stars.

Culkin was born in New York City. His father, Christopher Cornelius Kit Culkin, is a former actor known for his productions on Broadway and is the brother of actress Bonnie Bedelia. His mother is Patricia Brentrup, who never married Culkin. He was raised Roman Catholic, and attended a Catholic school for five years before moving on to Professional Childrens School. He also studied ballet at the School of American Ballet.

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