Kit Culkin

Christopher Cornelius "Kit" Culkin (born December 6, 1944) is an American actor, dancer and the father of actors Macaulay, Rory and Kieran Culkin who all began their careers at a young age. He is best known for managing the careers of his children prior to a highly publicized child custody trial from 1995 to 1997. Like his sons, Culkin also was active as a performer as a child and had several siblings who were performers; including his sister Bonnie Bedelia. He appeared in two productions on Broadway, including Richard Burton's Hamlet which was adapted into a film with Culkin remaining in the part he played on stage. He also performed with the New York City Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and at the Paper Mill Playhouse during his career. He was also a dancer with the New York City Ballet and appeared in the 1961 film version of the musical West Side Story.