“Fame is something that is tough when it comes. It's a weird thing to take on in real life. I was a little bit afraid and, as a result, kind of turned my back on it. You should embrace it because it's going to be a part of who you are, and it's going to be a part of what this business is about.”

American actor

Kevin Norwood Bacon is an American actor known for a wide range of film and television roles, including leading-man parts. He has had a long career and has received several honors, among them a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Bacon is widely recognized for his versatility, moving between dramatic and lighter roles with ease. His work has earned him repeated recognition from his peers and from awards bodies, which has helped make his name familiar well beyond a single signature performance.