From their iconic roles as children to becoming fathers, Macaulay and Kieran Culkin have spent much of their lives in the spotlight. They hail from a large and talented showbiz family, with several siblings also carving out careers in Hollywood. The actors’ father, Kit Culkin, and his longtime partner, Patricia Brentrup, were together from 1974 to 1995 but never married. Together, they had seven children: Shane, Dakota, Macaulay, Kieran, Quinn, Christian, and Rory. Kit, who started as a Broadway theater actor, later managed his sons’ acting careers during the 1980s and 1990s. Before his relationship with Brentrup, Kit and his former partner, Adeena VanWagoner, had a daughter named Jennifer Adamson, who tragically passed away from a drug overdose in 2000.
The Culkin Siblings: Everything You Need to Know About Macaulay and Kieran's Brothers and Sisters
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- UPDATED DECEMBER 28, 2024
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Macaulay Culkin, age 44
Macaulay Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City, making him the third oldest child of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. He skyrocketed to fame as a child actor, best known for his iconic role in the Home Alone franchise. Other memorable films from his early career include My Girl, The Nutcracker, and Richie Rich. During his youth, Macaulay also had a much-discussed friendship with the late musician Michael Jackson. In a 2019 interview on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast Inside of You, Macaulay described their relationship as “normal and mundane,” despite their significant age difference.
Kieran Culkin, age 42
Kieran Kyle Culkin was born on September 30, 1982, in New York City and is the middle child of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. In a 2018 interview with Vanity Fair, Kieran revealed that, like his brother Macaulay, he does not have contact with their father. Kieran began his acting career as a child, appearing in small roles alongside Macaulay in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. He also starred in Father of the Bride and its sequel, Father of the Bride Part II. In 2002, Kieran took on the titular role in the comedy-drama film Igby Goes Down, sharing the screen with his younger brother Rory. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination. kieran’s career reached new heights with his role as Roman Roy on HBO’s Succession.
Rory Culkin, age 35
Rory Hugh Culkin was born on July 21, 1989, in New York City and is the youngest child of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. He began his acting career as a child, often portraying younger versions of his brothers’ characters in films like Richie Rich and Igby Goes Down. However, Rory quickly established himself as a talent in his own right, starring alongside Laura Linney in You Can Count on Me and appearing in Signs alongside Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. Rory’s later film credits include The Zodiac and Scream 4. On television, he has appeared in series like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Under the Banner of Heaven. More recently, Rory garnered attention for his daring full-frontal nude scene in Prime Video’s cult-hit series Swarm.
Quinn Culkin, age 40
Born on November 8, 1984, in New York City, Quinn Culkin is the third youngest child of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup. Quinn briefly followed in the footsteps of her famous siblings, pursuing a short-lived acting career. She appeared in two films, Wish Kid and The Good Son, both of which also featured her brother Macaulay. In December 2023, Quinn made a rare public appearance at Macaulay’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles, where she was joined by her brother Rory.
Christian Culkin, age 37
Christian Culkin was born in 1987 and is the second youngest child of Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup.He had a brief stint in acting, appearing in the 1994 film My Summer Story alongside his brother Kieran. However, Christian has not pursued further acting roles since.