Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin is an American actor who has been performing since childhood and achieved career-defining acclaim for his role as Roman Roy on HBO’s critically acclaimed series Succession. Born in New York City into the famous Culkin acting family, he is the younger brother of Macaulay Culkin and began appearing in films at a very young age. His early credits include a small role in Home Alone (1990) and the lead in Father of the Bride (1991), giving him a head start in the entertainment industry.

As a young adult, Culkin earned critical praise for his performance in the independent film Igby Goes Down (2002), in which he played the title character. The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination and established him as a serious actor with talent that extended far beyond his childhood work. He continued to build a steady career in independent cinema and theater, appearing in films like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Movie 43 (2013), and Infinity Baby (2017), while also performing on and off Broadway.

Culkin’s career reached extraordinary heights when he was cast as Roman Roy in HBO’s Succession, which premiered in 2018. His portrayal of the sharp-tongued, emotionally damaged youngest son of media mogul Logan Roy became one of the most celebrated performances on television. The role earned him the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2024, as well as a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among numerous other accolades.

The conclusion of Succession in 2023 left Culkin as one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. His ability to balance razor-sharp comedy with devastating emotional vulnerability made Roman Roy one of the most iconic television characters of the era. He continues to be selective about his projects, maintaining the artistic integrity that has defined his career while enjoying the wider recognition and opportunities that Succession brought him.