Kevin Bacon Then & Now: Celebrate His 64th Birthday With Photos From His Young Start To Now

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July 8, 2023 11:00AM EDT

Kevin Bacon is a class act! See his best photos in celebration of his 65th birthday here.

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Kevin Bacon: Then & Now

Kevin Bacon: Then & Now — The center of attention! Kevin Bacon, born July 8, 1958, is an American actor, known for his dark dramatic roles. After rising to fame with the musical drama ‘Footloose’, he began to take on darker roles, among them the controversial historical conspiracy legal thriller ‘JFK’ (1991), ‘A Few Good Men’ (1992), ‘Apollo 13’ (1995), ‘Mystic River’ (2003), and ‘The Woodsman’ (2004).

His other major roles include National Lampoon’s ‘Animal House’ (1978), ‘Diner’ (1982), ‘Friday the 13th’ (1980), ‘Tremors’ (1990), ‘Flatliners’ (1990), ‘Wild Things’ (1998), ‘Hollow Man’ (2000), ‘Frost/Nixon’ (2008), ‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011), ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ (2011), ‘Black Mass (2015) and Patriots Day (2016). He’s won Golden Globe and a SAG Awrd, but is considered one of the best actors to never receive an Oscar nom.

Kevin has been married to Kyra Sedgwick since 1988. They have two children, Travis Sedgwick (b. 1989) and Sosie Ruth (b. 1992).

Kevin Bacon has had quite the career! For photos of the actor from his young years to now, click through the gallery for more!

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‘Footloose’

‘Footloose’ — Fancy feet! Kevin Bacon is pictured in a scene from 1984’s ‘Footloose’. The film was about a rebellious city teenager (Kevin) who shakes things after he moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned.

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Kevin Bacon In 1988

Kevin Bacon In 1988 — Kevin Bacon sits in the Sunset Marquis Hotel and discusses his effort in the John Hughes movie, ‘She’s Having a Baby’ in 1988. He wore a grey sweater and smiled.

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Kevin Bacon In The Late 80s

Kevin Bacon In The Late 80s — Kevin Bacon in a photo from the late 80s. He had long hair and wore a leather jacket.

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‘He Said, She Said’

‘He Said, She Said’ — Kevin Bacon is seen in a shot from 1991’s ‘He Said, She Said’. The rom-com was about two clashing reporters who end up falling for each other.

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Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick at The 1996 Golden Globes

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick at The 1996 Golden Globes — Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick attend the 53rd Annual Golden Globes on Jan. 21, 1996. He wore a black velvet jacket and she was in a strapless red dress.

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‘Picture Perfect’

‘Picture Perfect’ — Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Aniston, and Jay Mohr appear in a promo shot for 1997’s ‘Picture Perfect’. The rom-com was about a young advertising executive, whose life becomes increasingly complicated when, in order to impress her boss, she pretends to be engaged to a man she has just met.

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‘Trapped ‘

‘Trapped ‘ — Kevin Bacon appears shirtless in a scene from 2002’s ‘Trapped’. The film was about a family fighting for their daughter’s life after she is kidnapped by an experienced gang of thieves.

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Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick At The 2007 SAG Awards

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick At The 2007 SAG Awards — Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick look great during the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27, 2007. She wore a sparking flesh-toned dress while he went with all black.

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Kevin Bacon At The 2010 Golden Globes

Kevin Bacon At The 2010 Golden Globes — Winner! Kevin Bacon holds up his Golden Globe for the film ‘Taking Chance’ backstage at the 67th annual ceremony on Jan. 17, 2010.

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‘The Following’

‘The Following’ — Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy appear in this poster for the 2012 TV show ‘The Following’. The dark series was about a brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer who communicates with other active serial killers and has a cult of believers following his every command.

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Kevin Bacon At The 2015 Sundance Film Festival

Kevin Bacon At The 2015 Sundance Film Festival — Kevin Bacon poses for a portrait to promote the film ‘Cop Car’ at the Eddie Bauer Adventure House during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah in 2015. He was dressed for the mountains in a blue plaid top.

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Kyra Sedgwick & Kevin Bacon At The 2018 Golden Globes

Kyra Sedgwick & Kevin Bacon At The 2018 Golden Globes — Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon don matching black suits to the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2018. She had her hair short and carried a satin clutch.

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Kevin Bacon In 2020

Kevin Bacon In 2020 — Kevin Bacon is handsome in a dusty blue three-piece suit on the red carpet of the 72nd Annual Writers Guild Awards in New York on Feb. 1, 2020. His silvery hair was brushed back and he had on dark glasses.

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Kevin Bacon At The 2022 Tribeca Festival

Kevin Bacon At The 2022 Tribeca Festival — Kevin Bacon is handsome in a grey jacket and dark jeans during the premiere of ‘Space Oddity’ at the 2022 Tribeca Festival in New York on Jun. 12, 2022. He had tinted glasses on and a hint of stubble across his jaw.

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