Kevin Bacon Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

'You Should Have Left' star Kevin Bacon answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. Is Kevin Bacon a good dancer? Why isn't Kevin in 'Tremors 2'? Is he Canadian? Does he do his own stunts? Does he play in a band? Kevin answers all of these questions and much, much more!
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[@ryeezy1642]

"No, I'm not Canadian; Therefore, I am not Canadian Bacon" Idk why that got me 😂😂

[@BeeWhistler]

Y'know, it's probably a really old joke in his family, but I admit, he caught me off-guard, too! That was freaking funny.

[@djweissworth1002]

Being a Canadian, I thought that was hilarious haha 🤣

[@charlielucas3386]

You’re not the only one, trust me! 🤣

[@jedijones]

@@BeeWhistler I was hoping he'd make that joke, and surprised that he did!

[@vickysalhotra6827]

"who is Kevin bacon?" He's Jim Carrey and Brad Pitt's love child

[@milkshakeperes]

he looks a lot like Willem Dafoe to me too

[@sen7826]

Not Brad Pitt. Jim Carrey yes. Willem Dafoe too.

[@Vlad-rf3tu]

maybe a little Guy Pearce too

[@sadflix8754]

He looks like Jim Carrey’s brother

[@marlonharper-cheechoo2096]

he looks like Myles Kennedy

[@Masterpieceman16]

I’ve never thought about how nice his voice sounds. It’s like soothing. He should have a podcast or maybe read audio books.

[@rabbit251]

That's really true. He should try narrating a documentary or someone should cast him for a cartoon character. Disney, are you watching?

[@danielleking262]

He does a voice over in Balto and it really suits the character!

[@conniescher3359]

He posts videos on Facebook and Instagram all the time if you want to hear him more :)

[@agap05]

Kevin Bacon talking about VHS: "Something you kids won't remember"... Me (30 years old): "Of course we remember, Kevin!"

[@marus815]

We are 30, we are not longer kids 😭 We are adults 😔

[@Treychik]

@@marus815 hey! say it for yourself! I still watch cartoons! (and everybody knows that cartoons are for kids) L - Logic!

[@marus815]

@@Treychik Hahaha I love using my nieces as an excuse to watch cartoons. Except for the new powerpuff girls. They suck.

[@agap05]

marus815 lol The important thing is how we feel inside 😆

[@griseldaflores6362]

I’m 20 and I remember 😅 my family was slow on keeping up with the times

[@mattcanty7313]

"Why is Kevin Bacon famous? Kevin Bacon is probably famous because Kevin Bacon has worked hard his whole life to become famous." - Kevin Bacon 2020 I think Kevin Bacon speaking of himself in the 3rd person just makes me love him even more lmao

[@teppi5119]

I really appreciate quarantine Kevin Bacon talking about Kevin Bacon in the third person for most of the interview. Kevin Bacon knows Kevin Bacon. No degree of separation. Edit: verbiage was WRONG! Don’t burn Bacon.

[@kcbh24]

underrated comment

[@kylerealtorguy]

I'm saying this with no malice: it's third person. Third degree is a very severe burn.

[@teppi5119]

David Rangel lol! You are so right. Rofl. Oh I had six degrees of separation in my mind. Got my words jumbled. Thank you for your kindness in setting me straight.

[@EverythingScience]

The age of coronavirus. When 420p webcam footage is the best we can hope for

[@michaelsemore7832]

Your channel is seriously underrated!

[@reganh7747]

it’s because he’s with EE

[@ruinedshadow97]

ikr i wonder why even high caliber actors donot have their own vlog camera or why wired just cannot provide one for them

[@sergeikorolevGZ]

Agreed... the audio is nice, though xD

[@natatatt]

@@sergeikorolevGZ Yeah, so often the audio is messed up on these webcam videos. At least this has great audio!

[@joedesalvo3316]

The Fact nobody asked about the 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon makes me not trust humanity

[@nomdeplume2213]

Aaaagggrrreeeeedddd!

[@joedesalvo3316]

my bad 6 Degrees...but still

[@jchangaus]

He/His publicist probably asked them to remove those, because I imagine that he gets that question/reference all the time.

[@henriccarlsson9052]

I don't get it.

[@amrfigueroa]

oh will look that up

[@capt3rdleg835]

Kevin bacon just seem like such a down to earth guy .

[@mcmlxxxviimcmxcvi8641]

Pretty fascinating considering he mostly plays assholes/villains convincingly...

[@angeltownsend970]

He's not

[@jedijones]

@@mcmlxxxviimcmxcvi8641 He was nice in every role I've seen him in.

[@ipodgolfer13]

That’s the most “bacons” I’ve heard in one video.

[@bjnovak1]

Other than a few epic meal time vids, but yeah lol

[@ZenMuff1n]

@@bjnovak1 was just about to say that. That channel was built on it :D

[@marchavard2505]

You can't ever have to much bacon!

[@stevenford1963]

ADRENOCHROME JUNKIE THATS WHY HE LOOKS YOUNG

[@rabbit251]

I have watched a lot of these and I can honestly say that Kevin Bacon is so humble and seems so down to earth.

[@devilpupbear09]

Kids: you ever been to a blockbuster? Me: yes I'm over 25

[@joycegibbs5267]

can't believe I used to think he was unattractive. Now I'm older & wiser, he's GORGEOUS & he's a great actor too !!

[@sonablom]

I love that his descriptors for his wife are "great and powerful." Get you a man that describes you like that

[@belzorahollow3888]

"I am not Canadian Bacon" 😂😂😂💕💕💕

[@marylewis6927]

Tremors is one of the greatest movies of all time and my mind will never be changed

[@Viigan]

Although it's not in my top 20, it's a good movie... and I was one of the (apparently too few) people who watched it in the theater.

[@alexbaldwin7173]

And Thats A Fact!

[@taylor6618]

Footloose is better

[@KirbyMArt]

Is nobody going to mention how incredibly soothing his voice is

[@vuongtech]

0:00 Drax: "I'LL DO YOU ONE BETTER, WHY IS KEVIN BACON?" Star Lord: "A legend"

[@advickprosankto]

Peter shouldn't talk about Peter !

[@JamieKitchens6]

What is not to like about Kevin Bacon? He is just one of those dudes you like instantly like Shaq or Snoop.

[@jcoptimus]

"Tremors" is a great movie. It holds up soooo well. Really wish we could've seen the sequel he made recently.

[@ionlyeatbrainsdummy9858]

Tremors was so fun. Miss those type of movies.

[@antoniovaldespino6650]

Is Kevin Bacon one of the most underrated and coolest actors in Hollywood? Me: Of course he is.

[@FairuzaMNasir]

The Kevin Bacon effect: Nobody never not like Kevin Bacon. Even people who don't eat bacon will like this Bacon.

[@Masada1911]

Is Kevin Bacon the best smelling actor in Hollywood?

[@Bretking1]

Yes

[@johnf1979]

Do you think he smells like bacon?

[@rabbit251]

Yeah, why didn't anyone google "Does Kevin Bacon like to eat bacon?"

[@actuallyashley332]

He's gotta be

[@angeltownsend970]

No he smells like old car I have met him before so I know

[@intldawn]

The great and powerful Kyra Sedgwick. You’re goddamned right. ❤️

[@silverstone78]

As a kid in the 80s I must have watched tremors 100 times... I watched it not long ago and this movie still rocks

[@catboyYuta]

One of my favorite actors! ❤️ He's so underrated but with an amazing career!

[@musicfrommadness433]

He really is phenomenal. I agree; so underrated but his range is mental 🤯

[@naomipdey7732]

Okay but does he ever age? He's freaking 61 and he looks 30!

[@tiffanyallen8950]

61???! Whaaaat?

[@momomils2982]

Does he though?

[@ilovericelol]

No waaay

[@Bethanysummer]

@@momomils2982 he looks late 40s early 50s.. not 60s

[@momomils2982]

Bethany Summer Agreed.

[@pizzatimewithironspider2845]

It's been 9 years and I still love him as Sebastian Shaw

[@gllyflower]

I actually saw that movie first in Germany (it wasn't the German dub, it was in English) and the whole theater started twittering and giggling when he spoke German! :) They were very excited.

[@jedijones]

He was severely miscast in that role.

[@jedijones]

@@gllyflower Sounds like they were as happy as a little girl!

[@melissajacobson2046]

One of my son's favorite movies is Tremors. He loves that whole series.

[@roymcmasters9785]

Me too

[@AdamGoldbach]

That’s because he has excellent taste in movies! 😉

[@melissajacobson2046]

Jurassic Park, The Blues Brothers, and Tremors are his top 3 favorite movies. He's 9, he's loved all these since he was 3.

[@alexbaldwin7173]

@@AdamGoldbach And thats a fact!

[@miawallace2306]

When he talked about “nothing to prove” when it came to stunts, I low key thought he was throwing shade at Tom Cruise.

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

I like his energy and vibe seems pretty real genuine

[@healthtalksmed]

this guy is really underrated that i almost forgot he was in the hollow man movie 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@arunprasanth9987]

true lol 💯

[@dncviorel]

very talented, excellent actor.

[@JimLeonard]

Well, he *was* invisible, so you'd be forgiven for that

[@eli3197]

Kevin bacon in xmen first class: “I am a joke to you”

[@rolandhazuki8787]

He became astronaut stranded in space in Apollo 13 too along with Tom Hanks

[@charlielucas3386]

For some reason, Kevin Bacon referring to himself in the third person cracks me up. I don’t know why.

[@evilrootsa]

Why is it that I can listen to this guy talk all day. One of the calmest Wired interview ever. That is Russel Crowe, both men are soft spoken.

[@dryherbvoter]

Kevin Bacon is an inspiration. He could be in another Tremors film if he wanted, which would make the fans happy. I have seen Tremors a hundred times almost. Such a nice person.

[@jpewjpew7481]

best part about being born on July 8th is having it in common with Kevin Bacon

[@EchoFoxtrot21]

When I was a kid I had an irrational hatred of Kevin Bacon. I don't why. But I realized hes awesome as an adult.

[@marianajmj]

I burst out in laughter when he said he is "not Canadian bacon", hilarious!

[@kevinbacon797]

I want appreciate you for being a super fan of my and I want you to send me a direct message on [e-mail]

[@JakeTDandFinnTH]

I'm shocked to hear Tremors didn't do so well. Here in NZ we loved that movie!

[@fcemcemfizazi632]

He should be on more movies! We miss you man 😁✌️

[@Mamo878]

Surprising good audio quality. Thanks for that.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

Much more chill than I realized. Seems like a nice dude

[@Rachel-mq4yj]

seems like such a humble, chill guy.

[@bluemalibu]

I love Kevin Bacon...he's a fellow Philadelphian, he's handsome (great bone structure). He's a great actor...some of my favorite movies are Stir of Echoes, Quicksilver, Foot Loose, Mystic River, Tremors. And he's just so friggin cool.

[@aengusmcauliffe7704]

I love Kevin Bacon... This is the kind of guy... Psychiclly if a serial killer was bothering you, he would stand up for you! THANK YOU!

[@BitchOnWheelz]

Such a humble, smart, sweet, normal, super likeable guy... Luv ya dude!😘💕

[@alvashatisky9522]

Great guy..known him for years.

[@timoschoula505]

"therefore I'm not canadian bacon" ... hilarious 🤣

[@bns481]

I loved 'You Should've Left!' Wonderful to see you again!

[@henriccarlsson9052]

Tremors is still one of my favorites for some weird reason.

[@atrac88]

I worked in a movie theater when Tremors was showing and it always sold a lot of tickets. More importantly, the audiences always really enjoyed it. Understandably so. A very fun movie!

[@mitzebender4679]

I absolutely love and respect your answer about stunts! It was spot-on!

[@local98guy]

He seems soo awesome and down to earth. He seems like he would be nice to fans that meet him

[@djweissworth1002]

Tremors...my favorite movie! Love the dynamic between Val and Earl 🤣

[@PecanSandees23]

Why doesn't Kevin Bacon have an Oscar? Especially for Murder In The First.

[@rebeccasparkes7047]

One of my favorite actors

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Death Sentence. One of Kevin Bacon's Badass movies. I could watch it over and over. It never gets old. A movie of revenge, reminiscent to John Wick series.

[@danielsmith5848]

Last time I was this early, they were still pulling tape off of cards to see the questions

[@TheSammami]

I really enjoy just listening to him talk.

[@LordDoddka]

hes spot on with the googling lmao.... we've all done it ..... i remember doing it as a kid

[@KatDJZ]

I recently watched You Should Have Left and really enjoyed it! I was sad to see of getting not so great reviews.

[@cherrimullins9632]

Listening,explains why I've always loved his movies...he is the coolest!!Really enjoyed the Bacon Brothers in concert,a few years back,hope too see him again.❤🌝🙋‍♀️

[@dawntebbett6445]

You have always been one of my favourite actors there's something about you on the screen you own it x

[@nomdeplume2213]

Love Kevin, Stir of Echoes is one of my faves, especially because of how nostalgic it is for me. BUT HOW WAS 7 DEGREES OF KEVIN BACON NOT EVEN MENTIONED?!? Its my fav game haha

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

First time I saw him and Will break out in the Footloose dance I screamed. It’s a must see Will ad Grace episode!

[@Sosozanyway]

Kevin Bacon is a national treasure prove me wrong.

[@DavidivaD]

MARVEL should get him, he's such a great actor

[@EchoFoxtrot21]

Seeing as he has worked with James Gunn I would not be surprised if he had a cameo in GotG 3

[@movieman175]

A bit disappointed "Kevin Bacon Friday the 13th" didn't come up.

[@NAcHO-wx5vg]

Other than the boxer guy in one of the later ones (Jason takes Manhattan???) his death is one of the best in the series

[@johanvajse8410]

or "Kevin Bacon Animal House"

[@CharlieHumphreys0106]

OMG it's Kevin Bacon!!!!!!!!!! He is my favorite actor. sooo good

[@jasonsturges3540]

Hey Kevin Bacon, My 3 favorite movies you ever made were Footloose, Stir of Echoes. & Friday the 13th. My question is, is Why are you never in any of the Friday the 13th reunions? Or attend any of the Friday the 13th conventions? When they talk about your career on Tv that movie usually gets skipped over or gets ignored. Why is that? There is a HUGE Friday the 13th following. I wish you'd come back for a sequel.

[@worshipJC]

Kevin Bacon such a great actor! I love the 80's!!!!

[@TheStandardBearer]

Many good moments spent watching Kevin Bacon. Good actor. #LoveIsNotTourism

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Love Footloose. Cut loose, footloose! Kick off your Sunday shoes

[@kevindeanprojects5581]

Such a constant professional and very selfless. Awesome

[@HappyComfort]

What a nice guy! I bet the rest of his family is super nice too!! 😊👍

[@racafritz]

Tremors is so rad! You just love all characters in it. The worms are cool looking but, it really is about the people in the town.

[@aewhatever]

One of Hollywood's most underrated actor.

[@ashp2503]

Funnily enough, after watching Kevin on Ted Talks once, i decided that if i were to have 5 celebs to have lunch with, Kevin and Kira are two of my 5 celeb choices. I think they are incredible and so down to earth ♡

[@ukasz426]

So.. I have finally realised why his face evokes these emotions of mine. This interview justifies them.

[@MegaYoshilove]

I truly am living for the Kevin bacon content

[@michellesmart2374]

I can’t look at him without remembering his character in ‘sleepers’ **shudders**

[@isays]

Is Kevin Bacon Canadian? no, but his voice sounds _astonishingly close_ to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Like...

[@matsernn]

Such a great actor. His best role is in «Death Sentence» Amazing in that

[@marvelfoxmorty5057]

Since I saw TREMORS, Kevin Bacon is always one of those actor I always want to watch his movies, if its bad also I'd go for it

[@ryanthomas5059]

Very well done ..he was very honest and informative with his answers

[@trevormurraymusic4975]

Long time fan of The Bacon Brothers. Favorite song: Ten Years In Mexico.

[@SachinGanpat]

After watching this I want to meet Kevin Bacon. Google: Does Kevin Bacon want to meet me? Kevin Bacon: No. Kevin Bacon does not want to meet you.

[@jarodstevens2710]

I think Kevin Bacon is a badass we just a great actor and there's a reason why he's been around so long and I think it's very cool that him and Kyra Sedgwick are still married and together it really adds a element of special especially nowadays very cool man

[@VIRACYTV]

Nobody asked “Does Kevin Bacon avoid ordering bacon at breakfast restaurants so the server doesn’t say anything?”

[@rabbit251]

"Here's your bacon, Mr. Bacon."

[@kylerealtorguy]

No one ever mentions his cousins: Turkey Bacon and his other cousin: Lowfat Bacon.

[@tytiw516]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

[@JimmySmith2441]

That "Canadian bacon 🥓 " just killed me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@the_muttley_crew1312]

God bless you Kevin!

[@kcbh24]

Kevin Bacon is a down to earth fellow. I like him.

[@Deadpoolion]

Tremors my favorite movie with Kevin ! And the first season of City on a Hill was great. I watched the whole season in 1 day, although I usually don't.

[@theblackbabygoat6876]

I remember watching Tremor during my childhood, and I loved it. It's a classic monster film with sweet ending. At least that's what I remember. Will rewatch it again tonight!

[@TaytahniTorra]

"And a whole lot like my kids" 😂😂😂

[@vampitupmanchesterchrissie1293]

Oh wow, I just got the “I do a bit of wrapping at Christmas’ joke.

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

Is Kevin Bacon one of the most awesomest of awesome actors ever? YES!

[@MegaCrocosaurus92]

He kills in just about every movie I watch him in. That being said, he's my favorite Graboid hunter haha. Next to Burt of course ;)

[@HappyComfort]

Ended up subscribing to Bacon Brothers because of this! 😎👍 Thanks!