Culkin: downfall of early success

What is Macaulay Culkin famous for?
 
Culkin began acting at the tender age of 4. But his breakthrough role came with his performance of Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone series that grossed millions in the box office and made him one of the biggest child stars of all times. But his great success at the age of 10 was the pinnacle of his career. He first quit from acting in 1994, and then re-appeared again in 2001. He has acted in a few films after that, but none that garnered much attention or success.
 

 

When and where was he born?
He was born on 26 august, 1980 in Manhattan.
 
Interesting facts about Culkin:
– First appeared in ‘Bach Babies’ at the age of four.
– Wrote a semi-autobiographical book called ‘Junior’.
– He was the first child actor to receive a million dollars for a film (My Girl).
– He married actress Rachel Miner in 1998, at the age of 18, only to divorce two years later.
– He had a close friendship with Michael Jackson and testified in the court case about his molestation charges.
– He is the God father to Michael Jackson’s two children- Prince Michael and Paris Jackson.
– He is a fan of professional wrestling.
– He was arrested in 2004 for possession of three types of drugs.
– Has remained away from the public light. Recent photos of him reveal an old and sick looking Culkin, instigating talks about a heroin addiction.
– Was in a relationship with Mila Kunis for 8 years.
– He currently performs for the band called ‘The Pizza Underground’.