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".