Kevin Spacey

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Profession: Actor

Nationality:

Biography: Began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, before being cast in supporting roles in film and television. Best known for his roles in "The Usual Suspects", "American Beauty", and "House of Cards".

Born: July 26, 1959
Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Age: 64 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo

Historical Events

1991-02-21 Neil Simon's stage comic-drama "Lost in Yonkers", starring Mercedes Ruehl and Kevin Spacey, opens at Richard Rodgers Theater, NYC; runs for 780 performances, winning 5 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize
1993-01-03 Neil Simon's stage comic-drama "Lost in Yonkers", starring Mercedes Ruehl and Kevin Spacey, closes at Richard Rodgers Theatre, NYC, after 780 performances, 5 Tony Awards wins, and a Pulitzer Prize
1995-09-15 "Se7en" directed by David Fincher and starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey premieres in New York
1999-09-08 "American Beauty", directed by Sam Mendes and starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, and Thora Birch, premieres in Los Angeles (Best Picture 2000)
2000-03-26 72nd Academy Awards: "American Beauty", Kevin Spacey & Hilary Swank win
2013-02-01 "House of Cards", starring Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his wife, is released on Netflix
2017-10-30 Actor Kevin Spacey issues apology after actor Anthony Rapp accuses him of inappropriate sexual behaviour when he was 14
2023-07-26 Actor Kevin Spacey is cleared of sex assault charges at a court in London

Biographies and Sources

'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges - BBC News