Biography
Kevin Bacon net worth is estimated at $45 million, though notably reduced after losing a significant sum in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme in 2008. He is one of Hollywood's most recognizable character actors, known for Footloose (1984), A Few Good Men (1992), Apollo 13 (1995), and Mystic River (2003). The pop-culture phenomenon 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' speaks to his prolific career spanning over 80 films and television shows. Bacon lost a substantial portion of his investments with Madoff but recovered through continued acting work.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $100K | +$0.1M | Film debut in National Lampoon's Animal House |
| 1984 | $2M | +$1.9M | Footloose became a cultural phenomenon |
| 1992 | $10M | +$8M | A Few Good Men and high-profile film work |
| 1995 | $20M | +$10M | Apollo 13 and Murder in the First |
| 2003 | $40M | +$20M | Mystic River with Clint Eastwood |
| 2008 | $20M | -$20M | Lost millions in Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme |
| 2013 | $35M | +$15M | The Following TV series; career recovery |
| 2025 | $undefinedM | +$10M | Continued acting work and endorsements |
1978 $100K +$0.1M
Film debut in National Lampoon's Animal House
1984 $2M +$1.9M
Footloose became a cultural phenomenon
1992 $10M +$8M
A Few Good Men and high-profile film work
1995 $20M +$10M
Apollo 13 and Murder in the First
2003 $40M +$20M
Mystic River with Clint Eastwood
2008 $20M -$20M
Lost millions in Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme
2013 $35M +$15M
The Following TV series; career recovery
2025 $undefinedM +$10M
Continued acting work and endorsements
💰 How Much Does Kevin Bacon Earn?
$8K
Per Day
$342
Per Hour
$6
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $3M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $45 Million in Perspective
- 107 average American homes ($420K each)
- 804 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 1,000 Tesla Model 3s
- 7,908,612 Big Macs