‘Home Alone’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara and More

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‘Home Alone’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara and More

Buzz, your girlfriend, woof! Home Alone launched the career of Macaulay Culkin and created a holiday classic that fans watch religiously every holiday season. Three decades later, viewers still quote the iconic 1990's Christmas film that follows 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Culkin) after he is accidentally left home alone when his parents go to Florida for the holidays. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern play the other leading roles as the two robbers, Harry and Marv, respectively, who try — and epically fail — to steal from the McCallister home under Kevin’s watch. Quotes including, “Keep the change, you filthy animal” and “Look what you did you little jerk!” resonate with audiences of all ages. The memorable lines are part of the reason Culkin can’t escape his childhood fame. “Christmas is my time of year,” the My Girl actor exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2019. “I get recognized 10 times more between the months of November and January. I have no idea why.” The former child star noted that the worst aspect of the festive season is that he’s “on TV every two seconds,” which he explained is a “beautiful curse/a tricky blessing.” Culkin isn’t the only actor from the ‘90s movie and it’s 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, that gets recognized. Catherine O’Hara, who plays Kevin’s mom, Kate McCallister, told the Star in November 2015 that she is “grateful to be a part of someone’s Christmas ritual.” [jwplayer Va9Dq1sY-zhNYySv2] Three years later, the Schitt’s Creek alum told InStyle that “from November through December ‘tis the season for Home Alone!” She also opened up about a run-in she had with her movie son a few years prior. “I ran into Macaulay once, and he said, ‘Mom!’ and I said, ‘Baby!’” O’Hara told the outlet in January 2018. “He looked great and was doing well, and I was happy to see him.” The film also stars the late John Heard as Kevin’s dad, Peter McCallister and features a cameo by the late John Candy as the Polka King of the Midwest, Gus Polinski. Meanwhile, Brenda Fricker, who portrayed “Pigeon Lady” in Home Alone 2, revealed in December 2020 that the holidays can be a tough time for her. “I would be lying if I said that it would be a nice and happy Christmas because I’m one of those people, I’m old and I live alone and it can be very dark,” Fricker, 75, said during an interview with Irish Radio 1. “I don’t want to be sounding kind of negative. But it is a different kind of Christmas, that’s all. … I put up Christmas lights, give me some marks for that — that’s a huge achievement for me.” Scroll down to see what the cast of Home Alone has been up to the last 30 years — even grumpy Uncle Frank!

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Macaulay Culkin

The child star appeared in My Girl and Wish Kid before reprising his role as Kevin McCallister in 1992’s Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Culkin then starred in The Good Son, Richie Rich and Saved! The actor had a recurring role on Kings, Robot Chicken and The Jim Gaffigan Show before returning to film in Changeland. He appeared as Mickey on season 10 of American Horror Story in 2021. The New York native launched the comedy brand Bunny Ears in 2017, which has a website, podcast and video content.

Culkin dated Mila Kunis for nearly nine years before their January 2011 split. He moved on with Brenda Song in June 2017. The couple welcomed their first child, son Dakota, in April 2021. Nearly one year later, Us confirmed in January 2022 that the pair were engaged. In March 2023, Us broke the news that the twosome had quietly welcomed baby No. 2 sometime before Christmas 2022. 

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Joe Pesci

Pesci starred in Betsy’s Wedding and Goodfellas the same year he portrayed bandit Harry in Home Alone, which he reprised in the sequel. The Oscar winner’s long film career includes roles in JFK, My Cousin Vinny, A Bronx Tale, and the Lethal Weapon franchise. After a break from Hollywood in the early ‘00s — he focused on music, releasing three albums — Pesci appeared in The Good Shepard, Love Ranch and The Irishman.

Pesci was married to actress Claudia Haro from 1988 to 1992. He was engaged to model Angie Everhart, but the pair split in 2008. He has one daughter.

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Daniel Stern

Stern starred on The Wonder Years and appeared in City Slickers in between Home Alone and Home Alone 2. After playing airhead Marv in both films, he appeared in Rookie of the Year, Viva Las Vegas, A Previous Engagement and reprised his role as Phil Berquist in City Slickers II. The Maryland native has also starred on Dilbert, Regular Joe, Manhattan and Shrill. Stern is a sculptor who has created pieces for public art projects all over Southern California.

He has been married to Laure Mattos since 1980. The pair share three children, including son Henry Stern who is a California State Senator.

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John Heard

After his role as Kevin’s dad, Peter McCallister, Heard starred in Radio Flyer, Gladiator, The Pelican Brief, The Guardian, The Lucky Ones, Pray for Rain and Living Among Us. The Washington D.C. native’s TV credits include, The Client, The Sopranos, Jack & Bobby, Prison Break and a guest appearance on NCIS: Los Angeles.

The actor died after suffering a heart attack brought on by heart disease in July 2017. He was 71. He is survived by his three children, two sons and one daughter.

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Catherine O’Hara

The Canada native portrayed Kevin’s mom, Kate McCallister, in the first two Home Alone films. She then voiced Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Penny in Over the Hedge and Mrs. Frankenstein in Frankenweenie. O’Hara starred in Tall Tale, Best in Show, Surviving Christmas, and For Your Consideration. Her TV credits include, Committed, Glenn Martin DDS, Skylanders Academy and Schitt’s Creek, which earned her an Emmy in 2020.

The comedian married production designer Bo Welch in 1992. They share two children.

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Devin Ratray

After portraying Kevin’s bullying big brother Buzz in two films, Ratray appeared in Dennis the Menace, Strong Island Boys, The Prince and Me, Breaking Point, Nebraska, Masterminds and Rough Night. Had has also appeared on Mosaic, Chicago Med and The Tick.

The actor made headlines in December 2021 when he was issued a ticket for assault and battery after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend while staying together at an Oklahoma City hotel. Us confirmed later that month that Ratray was arrested for the alleged incident. His charges included one count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and another count of domestic assault and battery.

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Angela Goethals

Goethals played Kevin’s sister Linnie in the holiday classic. She then appeared in Jerry Maguire, Changing Lanes and Spanglish. The New York native starred on Phenom, The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire and Do Over and had a recurring role on 24. The actress has appeared in numerous plays, including Nothing Sacred and Long Day’s Journey into Night. She has also narrated audiobooks, including the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Lucy & Harris Novella series.

Goethals has been married to Russell Soder since 2005. The pair share three children.

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Michael C. Maronna

Maronna portrayed Kevin’s brother Jeff in both Home Alone films. He went on to play Big Pete Wrigley on The Adventures of Pete & Pete and in 10 short films about the same characters. The actor appeared in What Alice Found, Men Without Jobs and High School Confidential. Maronna’s career switched to behind-the-scenes work as part of the camera and electrical department on numerous films and TV series, including Pan Am, Made in Jersey and Elementary. He was the base camp generator operator on Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist before working as the best boy rigging on The Plot Against America and Dickinson.

The New York native has one son.

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Hillary Wolf

Wolf played Megan, one of Kevin’s sisters, in the ‘90s movie. She appeared in Waiting for the Light and Big Girls Don’t Cry … They Get Even before reprising her role in Home Alone 2, which was the last film she acted in. The former child star competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics in judo.

In December 2017, she wrote The Not So Zen Mom: Parenting Strategies for Survival. The Chicago native has two sons.

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Gerry Bamman

Bamman’s Uncle Frank was not a fan of his nephew Kevin, but he did like free trips from his brother Peter. The Kansas native has also starred in The Bodyguard, The Puppet Masters, Great Expectations, Superstar and Around the Bend. He had a recurring role on Law & Order as Stan Gillum and later Judge Thomas Everton. The actor has many stage credits to his name, including a role in The Merchant of Venice and An Enemy of the People.

Bamman has one son from a previous relationship.

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Kieran Culkin

Culkin’s real-life little brother, Kieran, portrayed his annoying cousin Fuller, in the Home Alone films. He has since starred in the Father of the Bride franchise, She’s All That, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Quitters and Infinity Baby. Kieran appeared on Go Fish and a few episodes of Long Live the Royals before playing Roman Roy on Succession, which earned him both an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination in 2020.

The actor married Jazz Charton in 2013. They share two children: daughter Kinsley and a son born in August 2021.