Kit Culkin

Christopher Cornelius Culkin (born December 6, 1944) is an American former stage actor. He is the father of actors Macaulay Culkin, Rory Culkin and Kieran Culkin, and the older brother of actress Bonnie Bedelia. Early life Culkin was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Philip Harley Culkin (1898–1977), who was in public relations, and Marian Ethel (née Wagner; 1914–1964), a writer and editor. He and his sisters Candice and actress Bonnie and his brother Terry were raised in New York City. For middle school, Culkin attended Saint Thomas Choir School in Midtown Manhattan. He and his sister Bonnie took classes at School of American Ballet (as did his son Macaulay in the late 1980s). Career Culkin's early career involved working on Broadway in theater productions with actors such as Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier and Anthony Quinn. His brother Terry and sisters Bonnie and Candace also worked in theater and television. Culkin credits his mother, who was their manager, for these early successes.