Macaulay Culkin, an American actor and musician, was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City. He grew up as the third of seven children and was thrust into the limelight at a tender age. His talent got recognized early on, and by the time he was 4 years old, Culkin was already making appearances in stage productions. However, his portrayal of Kevin McCallister in the blockbuster Home Alone series catapulted him to international stardom, making him one of the best-known child actors of his generation. Culkin's career has been marked by both incredible success and controversy. After his initial success with Home Alone, he starred in several other successful films like My Girl, The Good Son, and Richie Rich. Despite his early success, Culkin's career took a downturn in the late 1990s due to personal struggles and legal battles involving his parents' management of his finances. This tumultuous period led to a hiatus from acting, but Culkin eventually made a return to the screen in the mid-2000s. Beyond acting, Culkin has also made a name for himself in the music industry. He is the founder and frontman of The Pizza Underground, a Velvet Underground cover band that replaces lyrics with pizza-themed words. While his musical endeavors have been met with mixed reviews, they further demonstrate Culkin's multi-faceted talents and his willingness to explore new avenues of creativity.