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‘SNL’: Jon Hamm Tells Kieran Culkin “‘Mad Men’ Was Better Than ‘Succession’” During Oscar Winner’s Cameo • Apr. 12, 2025, 11:12 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Eric André Says Jesse Eisenberg Offered Him Kieran Culkin’s Oscar-Winning ‘Real Pain’ Role • Apr. 6, 2025, 3:38 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
"Glengarry Glen Ross" revival starring Kieran Culkin opens at the Palace Theatre • Apr. 1, 2025, 6:49 AM ET (CBS)

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Born September 30, 1982 (age 42) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Golden Globe Award (2025) • Academy Award (2025) • Emmy Award (2024) • Golden Globe Award (2024)
Notable Family Members brother Macaulay Culkin

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