Kevin Bacon - Actor Profile

Kevin Bacon

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 8, 1958
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Kevin Bacon

Kevin Norwood Bacon (born July 8, 1958) is an American film and theater actor whose notable films include Animal House, Diner, Footloose, Flatliners, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Mystic River, The Woodsman, Friday the 13th, Hollow Man, Tremors and Frost/Nixon. Bacon has won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, was nominated for an Emmy Award, and was named by The Guardian as one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination. In 2003, Bacon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Kevin Bacon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kevin Bacon reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kevin Bacon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Kevin Bacon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Diner: On The Flip Side, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kevin Bacon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kevin Bacon's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Diner: On The Flip Side (1999) movie poster
★10.0

Diner: On The Flip Side: Interviews with cast and crew about their memories on the making of the film

Diner: On The Flip Side

1999•Documentary
★10.0
Find Your Groove (2020) movie poster
★10.0

Find Your Groove: In this uplifitng documentary, stars and musicians from across the industry speak to the power and importance of music i

Find Your Groove

2020•Documentary
★10.0
Mystic River: From Page to Screen (2003) movie poster
★10.0

Mystic River: From Page to Screen: Clint Eastwood's film 'Mystic River' (2003) is discussed by the director himself, screenwriter Brian Helgeland, the nove

Mystic River: From Page to Screen

2003•Documentary
★9.5
Mystic River: Beneath the Surface (2004) movie poster
★9.5

Mystic River: Beneath the Surface: Documentary on the making of 'Mystic River'.

Mystic River: Beneath the Surface

2004•Documentary
★9.0
The Presidents' Gatekeepers (2013) movie poster
★9.0

The Presidents' Gatekeepers: An analysis of what the role of the Chief of Staff is in his position at the service of the President of the United Stat

The Presidents' Gatekeepers

2013•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Kevin Bacon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Best You Can Stan Olszewski Hit Similar →
2024 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Captain Cade Grant Hit Similar →
2022 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Kevin Bacon Hit Similar →
2022 Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough Self Hit Similar →
2020 Clint Eastwood: Hollywood Outlaw Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Tremors: Making Perfection Himself Hit Similar →
2020 Find Your Groove Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Tour de Pharmacy Ditmer Klerken Hit Similar →
2016 Patriots Day Richard DesLauriers Hit Similar →
2015 Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead Self - Actor Hit Similar →
2013 The Presidents' Gatekeepers Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 X-Men: First Class 35mm Special Self - Sebastian Shaw Hit Similar →
2011 Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Crazy, Stupid, Love. David Lindhagen Hit Similar →
2011 X-Men: First Class Sebastian Shaw Hit Similar →
2009 Beyond All Boundaries Robert Sherrod Hit Similar →
2009 Taking Chance LtCol Mike Strobl Hit Similar →
2009 The Human Family Tree Himself - Narrator Hit Similar →
2009 My One and Only Dan Devereaux Hit Similar →
2008 Frost/Nixon Jack Brennan Hit Similar →
2008 Connected: The Power of Six Degrees Kevin Bacon Super Hit Similar →
2007 Death Sentence Nick Hume Hit Similar →
2004 The Woodsman Walter Hit Similar →
2004 Mystic River: Beneath the Surface Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Forces of Nature Himself - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2003 Mystic River: From Page to Screen Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Mystic River Sean Devine Super Hit Similar →
2003 Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update Rev. Chip Diller Super Hit Similar →
2000 My Dog Skip Jack Morris Hit Similar →
1999 Stir of Echoes Tom Witzky Hit Similar →
1999 Diner: On The Flip Side Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion Self - Chip Diller Hit Similar →
1997 Destination Anywhere Mike Hit Similar →
1997 Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life Self Hit Similar →
1996 Sleepers Nokes Super Hit Similar →
1995 Balto Balto (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Apollo 13 Jack Swigert Super Hit Similar →
1995 Murder in the First Henri Young Hit Similar →
1994 The River Wild Wade Hit Similar →
1992 A Few Good Men Capt. Jack Ross Super Hit Similar →
1991 JFK Willie O'Keefe Super Hit Similar →
1991 A Little Vicious Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1990 Flatliners David Labraccio Hit Similar →
1990 Tremors Valentine McKee Hit Similar →
1988 Lemon Sky Alan Super Hit Similar →
1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles Taxi Racer Hit Similar →
1984 Mister Roberts Ens. Frank Pulver Super Hit Similar →
1984 Footloose Ren Hit Similar →
1982 Diner Timothy Fenwick Jr. Hit Similar →
1978 Animal House Chip Diller Hit Similar →

Kevin Bacon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kevin Bacon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kevin Bacon is "Diner: On The Flip Side" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kevin Bacon acted in?

Kevin Bacon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kevin Bacon?

Other notable films include "Find Your Groove", "Mystic River: From Page to Screen", and "Mystic River: Beneath the Surface".

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