Kevin Spacey (Kevin Spacey Fowler) was born on July 26, 1959, in South Orange, New Jersey, United States.

Film Career. Kevin Spacey was an American actor, director, and producer known for his versatility and talent in both film and television.

Education and Training. Spacey studied acting at the Juilliard School in New York and began building his theatrical career, performing in numerous Broadway productions.

Early Career. Kevin Spacey gained recognition in the theater world before transitioning to film. His talent was acknowledged with his role in "The Usual Suspects" (1995), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Personal Life. Kevin Spacey's personal life has been subject to speculation and controversy. He is known for being highly private about his personal life until 2017.

Interests and Hobbies. Kevin Spacey had a strong interest in theater and film from a young age. He also showed an interest in music and theatrical production.

Important Films:

"The Usual Suspects" (1995): This film marked a turning point in Spacey's career, earning him an Academy Award for his portrayal of Verbal Kint.

"American Beauty" (1999): Kevin Spacey won his second Academy Award for his role as Lester Burnham in this film, which explores midlife crisis.

"L.A. Confidential" (1997): He starred in this neo-noir thriller as Jack Vincennes, earning an Oscar nomination.

"Se7en" (1995): In this psychological thriller, Spacey played a key role, contributing to the film's success.

Filmography

Heartburn (1986) - Director: Mike Nichols

Rocket Gibraltar (1988) - Director: Daniel Petrie

Working Girl (1988) - Director: Mike Nichols

See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) - Director: Arthur Hiller

Dad (1989) - Director: Gary David Goldberg

Henry & June (1990) - Director: Philip Kaufman

A Show of Force (1990) - Director: Bruno Barreto

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - Director: James Foley

Consenting Adults (1992) - Director: Alan J. Pakula

Iron Will (1994) - Director: Charles Haid

The Ref (1994) - Director: Ted Demme

Outbreak (1995) - Director: Wolfgang Petersen

Se7en (1995) - Director: David Fincher

Swimming with Sharks (1995) - Director: George Huang

A Time to Kill (1996) - Director: Joel Schumacher

L.A. Confidential (1997) - Director: Curtis Hanson

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) - Director: Clint Eastwood

The Negotiator (1998) - Director: F. Gary Gray

Hurlyburly (1998) - Director: Anthony Drazan

American Beauty (1999) - Director: Sam Mendes

The Big Kahuna (1999) - Director: John Swanbeck

Pay It Forward (2000) - Director: Mimi Leder

K-PAX (2001) - Director: Iain Softley

The Shipping News (2001) - Director: Lasse Hallström

Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) - Director: Jay Roach

The Life of David Gale (2003) - Director: Alan Parker

Beyond the Sea (2004) - Director: Kevin Spacey

Edison (2005) - Director: David J. Burke

Superman Returns (2006) - Director: Bryan Singer

Fred Claus (2007) - Director: David Dobkin

21 (2008) - Director: Robert Luketic

Shrink (2009) - Director: Jonas Pate

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) - Director: Grant Heslov

Casino Jack (2010) - Director: George Hickenlooper

Margin Call (2011) - Director: J.C. Chandor

Horrible Bosses (2011) - Director: Seth Gordon

Inseparable (2011) - Director: Dayyan Eng

Father of Invention (2011) - Director: Trent Cooper

Safe (2012) - Director: Boaz Yakin

Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) - Director: Sean Anders

Elvis & Nixon (2016) - Director: Liza Johnson

Nine Lives (2016) - Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Baby Driver (2017) - Director: Edgar Wright

Billionaire Boys Club (2018) - Director: James Cox

AWARDS

Academy Awards (Oscars):

• Best Supporting Actor: Won for "The Usual Suspects" (1995).
• Best Actor: Won for "American Beauty" (1999).

Golden Globe Awards:

• Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Won for "American Beauty".
• He has received additional nominations for his roles in both film and television.

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):

• Won awards for his performances in "American Beauty" and other productions.

Emmy Awards:

Received nominations for his work in the television series "House of Cards".