Reacquaint Yourself with the Home Alone 1 Cast
Introduction
It's been 18 years since the release of the original Home Alone movie, but the cast of the beloved holiday classic still remains iconic today. From Macaulay Culkin as the rascally Kevin McCallister to Daniel Stern as the bumbling burglars, the cast of Home Alone 1 was absolutely perfect for the roles. In this article, let's take a look back at the Home Alone 1 cast and see what they've been up to since the movie's release.
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin played the role of the eight-year-old Kevin McCallister who was accidentally left home alone by his family over the Christmas holidays. Since his role in Home Alone 1, he has appeared in a handful of movies and television shows, including Richie Rich, The Pagemaster, and The Jim Gaffigan Show. He is also a successful author, having written the books Junior and Home Alone. In recent years, he has been actively involved in the pizza-themed Velvet Underground tribute band, The Pizza Underground.
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci played the role of Harry Lime, one half of the Wet Bandits, the two burglars who attempt to break into the McCallister home. Since his role in Home Alone 1, Pesci has gone on to appear in movies such as JFK, Lethal Weapon 3, and The Irishman. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Goodfellas, and one for Best Actor for his role in Raging Bull.
Daniel Stern
Daniel Stern played the role of Marv Merchants, the other half of the Wet Bandits. Since his role in Home Alone 1, Stern has appeared in a number of movies and television shows, including City Slickers, The Wonder Years, and The L Word. He has also been actively involved in voice over work, including the role of the narrator in the popular children's show, The Wonder Pets.
John Heard
John Heard played the role of Peter McCallister, Kevin's father. Since his role in Home Alone 1, Heard has gone on to appear in a number of movies and television shows, including The Sopranos, Big, and Prison Break. He has also had a successful career as a voice actor, providing the voice for characters in video games such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, and animated films such as The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars.
Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara played the role of Kate McCallister, Kevin's mother. Since her role in Home Alone 1, O'Hara has gone on to appear in a number of films and television shows, including Beetlejuice, A Mighty Wind, and Schitt's Creek. She has also been actively involved in voice-over work, providing the voice for characters in films such as Monsters University and The Good Dinosaur.
John Candy
John Candy played the role of Gus Polinski, the leader of the Polka band hired by the McCallisters to take Kevin to his grandmother's house. Since his role in Home Alone 1, Candy has gone on to appear in a number of films and television shows, including Uncle Buck, Spaceballs, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Sadly, he passed away in 1994, but his legacy lives on in his many iconic performances.
Devin Ratray
Devin Ratray played the role of Buzz McCallister, Kevin's older brother. Since his role in Home Alone 1, Ratray has gone on to appear in a number of films and television shows, including Little Monsters, Blue's Clues, and Law & Order. He has also had a successful career as a musician, releasing two albums with his band The Low Beat.
Conclusion
It's been 18 years since the release of Home Alone 1, but the cast of this beloved holiday classic remains just as iconic today as it did back then. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, John Candy, and Devin Ratray all came together to create a film that has become a holiday staple for many. Here's hoping we get to see them back together again soon!