Biography
Legendary actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon is a ubiquitous figure in contemporary film culture. His varied and critically acclaimed acting work has garnered a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actor’s Guild Award, and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy. Also a respected film and television director, Bacon’s directorial projects have earned three Golden Globe award nominations. He currently tours with The Bacon Brothers, a mixed-genre band comprised of Bacon and his brother Michael. Leveraging the pop culture phenomenon ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’ for good, Bacon launched his foundation SixDegrees.org, which provides essential resources for communities in need. On his podcast, Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon, Bacon brings on celebrity guests to discuss their favorite changemakers, charities, and initiatives. Bacon’s gift for creating connections and spurring innovative conversations makes each event feel personal, guaranteeing a lasting impact with your audience. Bacon’s iconic voice has been sought by hosts such as Ceridian, the North American Veterinary Meeting & Expo, Virgin Pulse, and more.
Speech Topics
Six Degrees: The Local Philanthropy Mindset
Entertainment icon and philanthropist KEVIN BACON started his foundation SixDegrees.org to harness star power, spark empathy, and raise funding to support community aid initiatives. In this heartwarming conversation, Bacon discusses how SixDegrees.org harnesses kindness, finds the way to make the greatest positive impact, and reminds us of the interconnectedness of our world. Get ready to lean in, learn, and be inspired to act.
Community Building & Networking
The pop culture phenomenon ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,’ proves that most celebrities can be traced back to KEVIN BACON in six steps or fewer, showcased the legendary actor’s networking skills. In this fascinating discussion, Bacon lays out his key tools for building and maintaining a network strong enough to power change.
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Ice T not only invented gangster rap, he has lived it. Ice T is the original embodiment of L.A. Hip-Hop. Through his music, his book The Ice Opinion, and his lecture tours of America’s prisons, high schools, and colleges, Ice T has become an influential spokesman for America’s youth. Born in New Jersey, Ice T learned the art of survival pretty fast. An only child whose parents died when he was very young, Ice T became involved in Los Angeles gangs before spending four years in the army. His first break came when the producers of the film Breakin' asked him to rap in the movie. He went on to become rap music's original gangster. Ice T formed Rhyme Syndicate Records in 1989 and released a string of groundbreaking West Coast rap records. He is an accomplished movie actor. Cast if such movies as "New Jack City", "Ricochet" and "Johnny Mnemonic". He also is part of the cast of "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit".
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Both a former Victoria's Secret model and card-carrying member of MENSA, Geena Davis established herself in Hollywood by playing the quirky protagonist in a wide variety of films. Davis changed many perceptions about a female president in her recent ABC series, Commander in Chief, and she continues to be an innovator in real life, championing opportunities for women in athletics as a trustee of the Women’s Sports Foundation. In 2006, she founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which supports research projects examining gender representation onscreen and advocates for better, and more frequent, depictions of women in popular entertainment. In 2015, Davis founded the Bentonville Film Festival, the mission of which is “to champion women and diverse voices in media.”She motivates and inspires women to take on new challenges, serving as a gifted role model. She empowers women to set their sights high in athletics, in business, in the arts and in life, reminding them “anything is possible.”
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