Kevin Bacon
Breakthrough Years
1984
This year marked Kevin Bacon's major breakthrough role in the hit musical drama Footloose. His charismatic performance as Ren McCormack catapulted him to teen idol status and established him as a leading man in Hollywood.
1995
A pivotal year that solidified his reputation as a versatile dramatic actor, Kevin Bacon delivered a memorable performance in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film Apollo 13. This role, alongside others like Murder in the First (1995) and The River Wild (1994), demonstrated his range beyond earlier youthful roles.