Kevin Bacon
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
5
Covers
1
Records
Kevin Bacon's career is defined not just by longevity but by the sheer range of roles he has inhabited, from a rebellious teen in Footloose to a haunted detective in Mystic River. His Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award trifecta for Taking Chance remains a rare achievement for a television movie performance. The "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" phenomenon has made him a unique figure in pop culture, turning his filmography into a game that connects audiences to the entire Hollywood ecosystem. His Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2003 officially recognized his contributions to film.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 6836 Hollywood Boulevard for Motion Pictures.
Key to the City of Philadelphia
Awarded for his contributions to the arts and philanthropy.
Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Honorary degree recognizing his artistic achievements.
SixDegrees.org
Founded a charitable platform inspired by the Six Degrees game, raising millions for various causes.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People
The 20 Greatest Actors of the 1980s
Magazine Covers
Time
April 27, 2009
The Man Who Connects Us All: Kevin Bacon
Rolling Stone
February 14, 1985
Kevin Bacon: The New Heartthrob
GQ
September 1995
Kevin Bacon: The Comeback Kid
Vanity Fair
March 2004
Kevin Bacon: The Actor's Actor
People
August 30, 2004
Kevin Bacon: My Life in Music
Records & Feats
Most Popular Parlor Game Based on an Actor
The game 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' has been featured in Guinness World Records as the most popular parlor game based on an actor.