| Category | Details |
|---|
| Full Name | Kevin Spacey Fowler |
| Professional Name | Kevin Spacey |
| Estimated Net Worth | Approximately $100,000 according to a July 2026 published estimate. This figure is disputed and should not be treated as an audited financial statement. |
| Height | 5 feet 9¾ inches (177 cm), according to IMDb. |
| Date of Birth | 26 July 1959 |
| Age | 67 years old as of November 2026 |
| Birthplace | South Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actor, film producer, director, screenwriter and theatre performer |
| Famous For | The Usual Suspects, American Beauty, Se7en and House of Cards |
| Education | Chatsworth High School, California |
| College | Los Angeles Valley College |
| Drama Training | Juilliard School, New York; attended for approximately two years |
| School Achievement | Graduated as co-valedictorian of Chatsworth High School |
| Father | Thomas Geoffrey Fowler |
| Father’s Profession | Technical writer |
| Mother | Kathleen Ann Fowler (Knutson) |
| Mother’s Profession | Secretary |
| Siblings | Two older siblings |
| Brother | Randy Fowler |
| Sister | Julie Ann Fowler Keir |
| Family Background | Youngest of three children |
| Childhood Location | South Orange, New Jersey, followed by California |
| Marital Status | Never publicly confirmed as married |
| Wife | No publicly confirmed wife |
| Previous Marriage | No publicly confirmed marriage |
| Children | No publicly confirmed children |
| Sexual Orientation | Publicly identified as gay in 2017 |
| Relationship Status | Keeps his romantic life private |
| Health | Has not provided a comprehensive, verified public health profile. |
| Known Health Conditions | No specific ongoing medical condition reliably established in the available biographical information. |
| Weight | Not reliably confirmed |
| Body Measurements | Not officially confirmed |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown, now frequently appearing grey |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hobbies | Acting, theatre, music, singing and filmmaking |
| Musical Interests | Singing and musical theatre |
| Acting Style | Character-driven performances, psychological drama and complex personalities |
| Career Started | Early 1980s |
| Professional Acting Debut | Henry IV, Part I in 1981 |
| Film Debut | Heartburn (1986) |
| Years Active | 1981–present |
| First Major Television Recognition | Wiseguy |
| Breakthrough Film | The Usual Suspects (1995) |
| Academy Award Breakthrough | Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects |
| Second Oscar-Winning Film | American Beauty (1999) |
| Second Academy Award | Best Actor |
| Popular Television Role | Frank Underwood in House of Cards |
| Netflix Career | Starred in House of Cards from 2013 until his departure in 2017 |
| Film Production Company | Trigger Street Productions |
| Production Partner | Dana Brunetti |
| Theatre Leadership | Former artistic director of London’s Old Vic Theatre |
| Old Vic Appointment | 2003 |
| Old Vic Tenure | 2004–2015 |
| Broadway Achievement | Tony Award for Lost in Yonkers |
| Directorial Debut | Albino Alligator (1996) |
| Major Film Genres | Crime, thriller, drama, comedy and political drama |
| Hollywood Walk of Fame | Received a star in 1999 |
| Honorary Recognition | Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010 |
| Other Recognition | Honorary Doctor of Letters from London South Bank University in 2005 |
| Career Controversies | Faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations beginning in 2017, which he has denied. |
| 2022 Civil Case | A New York jury found him not liable in Anthony Rapp’s civil lawsuit. |
| 2023 Criminal Trial | Acquitted of nine sexual offence charges in the UK. |
| 2025 Career Developments | Continued pursuing acting opportunities and received international lifetime achievement recognition. |
| Social Media | Has maintained public-facing social media profiles, although account activity may change. |
| Public Image | An award-winning actor whose career and reputation have been affected by extensive controversy and legal proceedings. |
| Current Career Direction | Independent films, international projects, live appearances and efforts to return to acting. |
