Kieran Culkin
Biography
Kieran Kyle Culkin is an American actor born on September 30, 1982, in New York City, New York. The younger brother of Macaulay Culkin, he began acting as a child, appearing in Home Alone (1990) and Father of the Bride (1991). He continued acting through his teens and into adulthood, earning critical acclaim for his indie work.
Culkin delivered a career-defining performance as Roman Roy, the sardonic, emotionally stunted youngest son of the Roy family, in the HBO drama Succession (2018-2023). His layered portrayal of Roman's bravado masking deep insecurity earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the final season and a Golden Globe Award.
Beyond Succession, Culkin is known for his acclaimed roles in Igby Goes Down (2002), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and the independent film Movie 43 (2013). He has also appeared in Fargo Season 4 (2020) and the film No Sudden Move (2021).
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Igby Slocumb in Igby Goes Down (2002)
- Wallace Wells in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
- Fuller McCallister in Home Alone (1990)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Succession, 2023)
- 🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Drama Series (Succession, 2024)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Succession)
Frequently Asked Questions
Kieran Culkin is best known for playing Roman Roy in HBO's Succession (2018-2023).
Yes, Kieran is the younger brother of Macaulay Culkin. He appeared alongside him in Home Alone (1990) as Fuller McCallister.
Yes, he won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the final season of Succession in 2023.