Could a cherubic-faced child actor truly command the stage of live comedy? Macaulay Culkin's 1991 hosting gig on "Saturday Night Live" wasn't just a novelty; it was a bold experiment that challenged the very definition of celebrity and performance.
Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin, born Macaulay Carson Culkin, is an American actor and musician, forever etched in pop culture history for his unforgettable portrayal of Kevin McCallister in the 1990 Christmas blockbuster "Home Alone" and its 1992 sequel, "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." In the latter, he shared the screen with Joe Pesci and Rob Schneider. However, beyond booby traps and holiday hijinks, Culkin carved a unique niche for himself, and a key moment in that trajectory was his stint as a "Saturday Night Live" host.
| Macaulay Culkin Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Macaulay Carson Culkin |
| Date of Birth | August 26, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Age | 43 years old (as of November 8, 2023) |
| Occupation | Actor, Musician |
| Years Active | 1985present |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Miner (m. 1998; div. 2002), Brenda Song (m. 2022) |
| Partner | Brenda Song |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Kit Culkin (father), Patricia Brentrup (mother) |
| Siblings | Shane Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Quinn Culkin, Christian Culkin, Rory Culkin, Dakota Culkin (deceased) |
| Career Information | |
| Notable Roles | Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone" films, Thomas J. Sennett in "My Girl", Henry Evans in "The Good Son" |
| Awards & Nominations | Young Artist Awards, MTV Movie Awards (Nominated), Golden Globe Awards (Nominated) |
| Musical Career | Former member of the pizza-themed Velvet Underground cover band, The Pizza Underground |
| Website | MacaulayCulkin.com |
