Macaulay Culkin is a fair-haired, blue-eyed sweet boy from the American family comedy Home Alone. The blockbuster made an unprecedented boom in the 1990s in America, and then around the world. Until now, on New Year's Eve, children and adults are happy to once again watch the film about the adventures of the baby, which, thanks to a combination of circumstances, remained at home in complete solitude. Thanks to this role, Macaulay Culkin became world famous. His biography knows both ups and downs. Like all children-actors, he had a hard time adapting in adult life, but still he is trying to re-ascend into the sky and delight fans with his work.
Macaulay's childhood
Actor Macaulay Culkin was born in New York on August 26, 1980, his mother is Patricia Brentrap, his father is Keith Culkin, by the way, a former Broadway actor. The boy grew up in a large family, he has four brothers - Shane, Kieran, Christian and Rory, as well as two sisters - Dakota and Quinness (the first died in 2008). Parents were not wealthy, they lived in a small apartment, my father worked as a sacristan in the Catholic Church (he had quit his acting career at that time), and his mother was a telephone operator.
Macaulay visited St. Joseph's Catholic School for 5 years, and then moved to the Vocational School for Children, where students studied in films or playing in theaters. The boy, though not for long, was engaged in dancing and ballet. He showed acting ability in early childhood, his tricks were heard far beyond the borders of his native apartment. Friends recommended Kalkin to hand over his restless baby to a theater studio. That's how Macaulay at the age of 4 already performed on the huge stage of the theater.
Beginning of Star Trek
The boy played in the productions of “Big Squirrel” and “Bach Babes,” he liked the audience, so they teased the child with flowers and soft toys. Once advertising clip makers noticed a pretty face of a young actor. So, at the age of 6 he became the star of some commercials Macaulay Culkin. The boy’s biography at this time is in full bloom, by the age of 10 he managed to star in the films “See You in the Morning” and “Rocket on Gibraltar”.
Home Alone is Calkin's Best Work
The movie script has already been created. From Chicago, a family of Americans with many offspring goes on Christmas holidays to rest in Europe, but in the bustle forgets their youngest son at home. This is where Kevin’s adventures begin. He was not only not taken aback, but even rejoiced at his freedom. And when his house was threatened with robbery, the little master gave a worthy rebuff to the unlucky thieves. Director Chris Columbus thought for a long time who to take on the role of the main character. In order for the film to become successful, it was necessary to choose a worthy character who would later become a universal favorite.
Hundreds of boys came to the test, but the director rejected all of them. Then he decided to go to the set of the movie Uncle Buck, where a decent actor, according to the assistant, was shot - Macaulay Culkin. How many years have passed since that fateful meeting when Chris made a guy an offer that turned his whole life upside down. The director had only 5 minutes of communication with the boy to understand - he is
Kevin McCalister.This film made Macaulay a star, he was adored throughout America, in just six months, the film at the box office raised $ 500 million, and Calkin himself earned 100 thousand for shooting. In addition, he received the title "Child of the Year", was awarded as the best actor of the year. After filming in the film, the boy returned to the theater, only now he was no longer an ordinary actor, but a star, so tickets for performances with his participation have appreciably risen in price.
The filmography of the actor
After a successful rental of the first part of the blockbuster “Home Alone”, the director decided to shoot the sequel - Home Alone-2. For the main role earned $ 5 million Macaulay Culkin. The filmography of the actor at that time was replenished with several worthwhile works. The boy was bathed in the rays of glory and universal love, he was even invited to the inauguration of Bill Clinton. He was very popular with directors and was practically in great demand, and his fees were estimated not in thousands, but in millions of dollars. Macaulay earned $ 1.5 million for filming "The Good Son", "Richie Rich" brought him $ 8 million, and the actor received the same amount for "Better with his Father."
"Star Boy" left the theater, because he had no time to do this because of filming in the cinema, and even that kind of money wasn’t spinning. As
the highest paid child actor, Culkin ended up in the Guinness Book of Records. Over time, his popularity began to decline, and for the film “Even with his father” in the nomination “Worst Actor of the Year”, the guy received “Golden Raspberry”. In 1995, Macaulay's parents divorced, and he himself disappeared from the field of view of fans. On large screens, he appeared only in 2003 with the film work "Club Mania." In 2004, Macaulay Culkin starred in the movie "Saved."
The actor’s biography contains not only his victories, but also disappointments, many trials fell on his fate, which is probably why his filmography is not so rich. In 2007, there was the work “Sex for Breakfast”, in 2009 - “Kings”, in 2011 - “Wrong Ferarry”. Macaulay also starred in some TV shows. However, the obvious should be recognized - it has not been used for a long time.
Quarrel with father
After shooting Macaulay in the movie "Home Alone," Kit Culkin from the father of a celebrity turned into the manager of his son. The man realized that on the hype that rose around his young talent, you can make good money. Keith rejected unprofitable or low-budget offers, concluding contracts only with high-paying customers. He several times increased the fees of his son. The man didn’t care in which film and in what role Macaulay starred, the main thing was money.
This attitude to work could not but affect the popularity of the young actor. The life of Macaulay Culkin no longer indulged in interesting roles, less and less directors phoned him with sensible suggestions, he also did not enjoy great popularity with the audience. The guy constantly quarreled with his father, because they had different views on creativity. The last point was the fact that a clause appeared in Calkin's contract on the mandatory participation in the filming of his brother and sister. Thus, the father hoped to shove them into the world of cinema and earn two more children.
Mother problems
In 1995, the actor’s parents separated. Then, succumbing to the entreaties of his mother, promised never again to act in films Macaulay Culkin. The biography of the guy at this time is not going through the best moments. Mother constantly threw tantrums, many understood that she was mentally unhealthy, but Macaulay did not want to accept this. In 1998, Patricia started a fire in her apartment, because of her many people were killed and injured, because the woman burned the entire floor. After this incident, Calkin himself acquired agoraphobia, he was afraid to leave the apartment, he was afraid of fire. In addition, he had to go to court for 4 years.
Spectacular return to the big movie
In 2002, Macaulay Culkin again appeared on large screens. How many years have passed since the actor delighted the audience with his work, but still he was not forgotten. The film "Club Mania" is based on real events. Macaulay played the main character, the prototype of which was Michael Elig - a club promoter, homosexual, drug addict. Calkin even visited this man in prison, in which he ended up in the murder of a friend. This role brought Macaulay back to life, as he was warmly received back into the world of cinema and proved to himself that he could play a multifaceted personality with a difficult character.
Addictions
In 2012, the actor’s photos appeared on the network in which he looks unnaturally thin and exhausted. Some of his friends claimed to be suffering from drug addiction Macaulay Culkin. (Now, according to the assurances of the actor himself, those terrible times are behind.) The young man got addicted to drugs, turned his apartment into a real hangout. In addition, he suffers from nicotine addiction, about 60 cigarettes can be smoked per day. Due to the ugly lifestyle, Kalkin was not invited to appear in films, he worked at the club as a DJ and thus earned a living.
Personal life
Not only films with Macaulay Kalkin are of interest to fans, but also the
personal life of the actor. In 1998 (in less than 18 years), the guy decided to marry. His chosen one was the 17-year-old actress
Rachel Miner. The marriage was too early and hasty, so it did not last even two years. The couple was not ready for a serious relationship, the young people parted as friends. In 2002, the actor began dating Mila Kunis, their relationship lasted 8 years, but still they broke up. Many believe that this gap depressingly affected Macaulay, because of troubles in his personal life, he became addicted to drugs. On December 21, 2012, he even attempted suicide. In November 2013, it became known that Calkin was dating actress Jordan Price.