Meet Kieran Culkin’s Siblings: Shane, Dakota, Macaulay, Quinn, Christian, Rory and Jennifer

Kieran Culkin, born September 30, 1982, in New York City, is an acclaimed American actor renowned for his nuanced portrayals of complex, often distasteful yet sympathetic characters. Now 43 years old, he first gained attention as a child actor playing Fuller McCallister in the Home Alone films (1990 and 1992) alongside his brother Macaulay.

He earned critical praise for leading roles in Igby Goes Down (2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination, and Broadway’s This Is Our Youth (2014). His breakout came as Roman Roy in HBO’s Succession (2018–2023), winning an Emmy, Golden Globe, and other accolades for best actor in a drama series. In 2025, he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in A Real Pain (2024). He stands about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) tall.

Of Irish-American ethnicity (with aunt Bonnie Bedelia an actress), Kieran was raised Catholic in Manhattan’s Yorkville neighborhood. His parents are former stage actor Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup (together 1974–1995, never married). He has six full siblings — Shane, Dakota (deceased), Macaulay, Quinn, Christian, and Rory — and a half-sister Jennifer (deceased) from Kit’s prior relationship.

Kieran married artist and model Jazz Charton on June 22, 2013, after meeting in 2012. They have three children: daughter Kinsey Sioux Culkin (born September 13, 2019), son Wilder Wolf Culkin (born August 17, 2021), and a third child born in fall 2025 (name and gender not publicly detailed; Succession co-star Sarah Snook is godmother to the second). The family keeps a relatively private life despite Kieran’s fame. He has discussed family dynamics openly, including estrangement from his father, but maintains close bonds with some siblings.

Shane Culkin

Shane Culkin, the eldest full sibling, was born in 1976 in New York City. Now around 50 years old, he is an actor with early Broadway credits, like Wally Webb in Our Town (1988). He appeared in Great Performances and voiced in The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (2024) with brothers. He maintains a low profile. Ethnicity: Irish-American. Parents: Kit and Patricia. No public details on marriage, children, height, or dating.

Dakota Culkin

Dakota “Cody” Culkin was born June 15, 1978, in New York City. She worked as an art production assistant in film, including Lost Soul (2009). She died tragically at 29 on December 10, 2008, struck by a car in Los Angeles. Macaulay named his son after her. Ethnicity: Irish-American. No marriage or children known.

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin, born August 26, 1980, in New York City, is famed for Home Alone (1990), My Girl (1991), and Richie Rich (1994). Now 45, he hiatused then returned in Party Monster (2003) and recent works. Height: about 5 ft 7 in (170 cm). Married Rachel Miner (1998–2002); dated Mila Kunis (2002–2011). With Brenda Song since 2017 (engaged 2022), sons Dakota (2021) and Carson (2022). Ethnicity: Irish-American; raised Catholic.

Quinn Culkin

Quinn Culkin, born November 8, 1984, in New York City, is around 41. She had minor child roles (The Good Son, 1993) but pursued non-acting paths, including culinary work. She stays private. Ethnicity: Irish-American. No public marriage, children, height, or dating details.

Christian Culkin

Christian Culkin, born January 30, 1987, in New York City, is around 39. He had brief acting roles (My Summer Story, 1994) and voiced in The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (2024). He leads a private life. Ethnicity: Irish-American. Limited personal details public.

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin, born July 21, 1989, in New York City, is around 36. Known for You Can Count on Me (2000), Signs (2002), Scream 4 (2011), and indie films. Married Sarah Scrivener since 2018. Height: about 5 ft 9 in (175 cm). Ethnicity: Irish-American. No children noted publicly.

Jennifer Adamson

Jennifer Adamson, born on June 27, 1970, was Kit’s daughter from a prior relationship with Adeena VanWagoner (half-sister). She worked as a supervisor at a group home for adults with disabilities. She died at 29 on May 20, 2000, from a drug overdose in Montana. Little else public on her life.