Kevin Spacey Fowler
- Born:
- July 26, 1959, South Orange, New Jersey, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Spacey moved frequently during his childhood, living in California early on.
- He attended Chatsworth High School in California and later Northridge Military Academy.
- He eventually attended the Juilliard School, but left after two years to pursue acting.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his professional stage career in the early 1980s.
- Made his Broadway debut in 1982 in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts.
- Gained wider recognition for his film roles in the 1990s.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects (1995).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for American Beauty (1999).
- Served as Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theatre in London from 2004 to 2015.
- Starred in the Netflix series House of Cards (2013-2017), for which he won a Golden Globe Award.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Usual Suspects | Roger "Verbal" Kint |
| 1999 | American Beauty | Lester Burnham |
| 2004 | Beyond the Sea | Bobby Darin |
| 2011 | Horrible Bosses | Dave Harken |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2017 | House of Cards | Francis "Frank" Underwood |
Legacy and Impact
Kevin Spacey, whose comprehensive background can be researched with the prompt 'kevin spacey bio biography', achieved considerable acclaim in both stage and screen acting before facing serious allegations that significantly impacted his career. His performances in films like The Usual Suspects and American Beauty, as well as his leadership at the Old Vic, marked him as a significant figure in contemporary performance.