- Warned his audiences at the Old Vic Theater to turn off their phones and refrain from rustling sweet papers during performances. (September 2004)
- Tried to hide his bald spot with spray-on hair at the premiere of BEYOND THE SEA at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Had his cell phone robbed while walking his dog in a London park - He said a young man approached him with some sob story about somebody needing to call their mother. (April 20, 2004)
- Worried security staff at a London hotel when they mistook him for a burglar. (February 10, 2004)
- Spacey teamed up with Bob Hoskins to record a song for a new soundtrack of BEYOND THE SEA, a biopic of 1950s singer Bobby Darin. (October 8, 2003)
- Named artistic director of London's Old Vic Theatre in February, Spacey immediately announced plans to raise vital funds to restore and support the 180-year-old venue -- Spacey seems to arrange a very special fundraising event at the end of June; the evening will include evensong in the royal palace's St. George's Chapel, followed by drinks and dinner in the castle. (June 5, 2003)
- Spacey is getting a little tired of being grilled about the death penalty -- Every time the actor talks to reporters about his new movie, THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE, they want to know his opinion on capital punishment; he said he didn't have any definite opinions on the issue before making the movie, and he doesn't have any now. (February 26, 2003)
- After five long years of planning, Spacey is to take the director's mantle as well as the lead role in a biopic called BEYOND THE SEA, a movie about the life of singer Bobby Darin, set to begin shooting in June. (February 21, 2003)
- Kevin Spacey and Elton John joined forces on Wednesday to save one of London's most famous theaters, the Old Vic -- they staged a glittering, star-studded charity concert to raise 500,000 pounds ($826,000) for the historic theater whose leaking roof is in dire need of repair. (February 6, 2003)
- Spacey has managed to combine his two great loves in his next Hollywood role: singing and acting - the actor has long been searching for the right vehicle to highlight his vocal talents and has now found it in a biopic of American crooner Bobby Darin. (January 3, 2003)
- Spacey is taking 2003 off so he can spend time with family and friends and work on his new website -- the actor admits he's delighted with www.triggerstreet.com, which he set up with Bono and Mike Myers to provide an outlet for wannabe screenwriters who find their efforts blocked because they don't have an agent. (December 20, 2002)
- Spacey helps aspiring filmmakers on his website - he turns his production company's website into a clearinghouse for anyone who wants to upload a script or a clip. (November 12, 2002)
- Spacey made an impromptu appearance at Britain's Labor Party Conference yesterday; the actor joined former President Bill Clinton - who made a speech at the ruling government party's annual event in Blackpool, northeast England - and received a warm welcome from delegates. (October 5, 2002)
- On a five-day tour, together with former President Bill Clinton and comedian Chris Tucker, Spacey visits Africa to fight AIDS and encourage economic development in Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique and South Africa. (September 27, 2002)
- Spacey disputes NY Magazine Report - he took gossip columnist Marc Malkin to task for reporting that Spacey was renting a palatial house on the island off Long Island's southern coast, complete with a private boat. (September 18, 2002)
- He attended Chatsworth High School with Val Kilmer.
- His mother was his date for the Oscars the night he won.
- He was the first Academy Award winner to be on the Daily Show.
- During his appearance on BBC TV's PARKINSON in March 2002, he did impressions of Jack Lemmon, Bill Clinton, Judi Dench, Katharine Hepburn, Al Pacino, Ian McKellen, Peter O'Toole and James Stewart.
- Kevin Spacey and Warren Beatty were honored at the 45th San Francisco International Film Festival
- Has issued a rallying call to those still frightened by the events of September 11 - you can never give up hope.
- Is taking a break from acting - to focus on his production company.
- Is finding even his legendary charm isn't enough to steer him through the deep waters of British etiquette.
- He was so terrified of singing a live version of Mind Games at the John Lennon tribute concert in New York - he nearly pulled out at the last minute.
- Both him and Annette Bening, the first choices of Sam Mendes for the roles of Lester and Carolyn in AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999) although the role of Lester Burnham was originally offered to Tom Hanks and Chevy Chase.
- He put on about 25 pounds for the role of Quoyle in THE SHIPPING NEWS (2001).
- He was the third choice to play David Gale in THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE (2002).
- In the book the teacher is a black man named Reuben St.Clair. The role of Reuben was originally offered to Denzel 'Washington but was turned down due to other commitments. When Kevin Spacey agreed to the movie the character was changed to a white man named Eugene Simonet (PAY IT FORWARD-2000).
- The fashion in which Spacey holds his cigarette in certain scenes in THE USUAL SUSPECTS gives away his eastern heritage. In that area, cigarettes are often held like a dart, with the thumb and forefinger.
- The part of Verbal Kint in THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995) was always intended for him.
- The producers intended that he should receive top billing at the start of SE7EN (1995) but he insisted that his name not appear in the opening credits, so as to surprise the audience with the identity of the killer. To compensate, he is listed first in the closing credits.
- Kevin's father's name was Thomas and he passed away in 1993 on Christmas Eve.
- Kevin has two dogs whom he considers family: Mini, a small terrier, and Legacy, a black lab.
- Isn't dating Helen Hunt or Diane Drier.
- Has never been married.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at BAFTA Awards for THE SHIPPING NEWS (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for THE SHIPPING NEWS (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture at Screen Actors Guild Awards for AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at BAFTA Awards for L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast at Screen Actors Guild Awards for L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1998)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1996)
Quotes- "My idea of credibility is primarily self-imposed and it all relates to the thing that I've been interested in as an actor and a director, which is what are you *willing* to live with as a human being? And there's things I'm just not willing to live with--and I won't. And if it means that I stop and find something else in life that interests me or challenges me, so be it."
- "The less you know about me, the easier it is to convince you that I am that character on screen. It allows an audience to come into a movie theatre and believe I am that person."
- "If I'm sick of me, I can only imagine how other people feel."
- "Success is like death. The more successful you become, the higher the houses in the hills get and the higer the fences get." Premiere. June 2000.
Awards- San Francisco International Film Festival: Peter J. Owens Award (2002)
- Young Hollywood Awards: Role Model Award (2002)
- Golden Apple Awards: Golden Apple - Male Star of the Year (2001)
- Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- BAFTA Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Florida Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: Sierra Award - Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: Actor of the Year, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Online Film Critics Society Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Russian Guild of Film Critics: Golden Aries - Best Foreign Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (2000)
- Sundance Film Festival: Tribute to Independent Vision Award (2000)
- Boston Film Festival: Film Excellence Award (1999)
- San Diego Film Critics Society Awards: Best Actor, AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999)
- Toronto Film Critics Association Awards: Best Performance, Male, AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999)
- Cinequest San Jose Film Festival: Maverick Tribute Award (1998)
- Empire Awards: Best Actor, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1998)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: Special Achievement Award (1998)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actor, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1997)
- Society of Texas Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actor, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL (1997)
- Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1996)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor (1996)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1996)
- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1996)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Villain, SE7EN (1996)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actor, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
- National Board of Review: Best Ensemble Performance, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
- National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actor, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Supporting Actor, SE7EN (1995)
- Seattle International Film Festival: Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actor, THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
- Valladolid International Film Festival: Best Actor, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (1992)
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