The Baldwin brothers are very similar to each other. Their fates are also similar, because each of them decided to connect his life with cinema. Do you know how many Baldwin brothers there are? There are four of them, and they are all very talented and attractive. If an acting dynasty in the generally accepted concept is a series of generations passing on professional skills to each other, then the Baldwin brothers are a special phenomenon that does not fit into this definition. You will find a photo and biography of each of them in this article.
The Baldwin family
In total, there were six children in the family of Carol Baldwin and Alexander Ray. Elizabeth is the eldest child. She was born in 1955. After that, the boys Alec, Daniel and William were born. Then, 10 years later, another girl was born, who was named Jane. The youngest son, who appeared last, Alexander and Carol named Stephen. Both Baldwin sisters have nothing to do with cinema. However, in the world of cinema, the name Baldwin is very famous. The brothers, whose filmography includes many works, all as one decided to become actors. And they all succeeded. Their fame came in the 1990s, but even today they continue to act in films, delighting fans with new works. At the age of 55, in 1983, Alexander, head of the Baldwin family, died of lung cancer. And his wife is still alive and heads her own breast cancer foundation.
How did it happen that all the Baldwin brothers, so different in character, found their calling in cinema? Let's at least briefly analyze the path that each of them took.
Alec Baldwin
The first member of the family we'll talk about is Alec. This is the oldest of the Baldwin brothers and perhaps the most famous of them. He was born on April 3, 1958. Alec Baldwin graduated from the University of George. Washington, where he studied at the Faculty of Political Science. Then he studied at New York University, at the Department of Dramatic Arts. In addition to filming, the eldest of the Baldwin brothers is engaged in directing, producing, and also writing scripts for films.
His film career began in 1980 with participation in the filming of the series "Doctors". However, the first fame came to him thanks to the role in another series - "Quiet Marina", broadcast from 1984 to 1986. Alec, after this successful project, began to receive offers from various producers.
The most famous of the Baldwin brothers received his first major role 8 years after the start of his career, starring in the film"Beetlejuice". The most famous works of this actor can be considered "The Hunt for Red October", "Pearl Harbor", "Mercury in Peril", "Elizabethtown" and "The Aviator".
Alec Baldwin received an Emmy Award on September 21, 2009 for the television series Studio 30, in which he played the title role. And in 2011, on February 14, he was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, his main award is the Academy Award for Best Actor, which he received in 2003 for the film Brake. His rewards don't stop there. He has received three Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Alec's personal life
Many people know about his 3-year romance, and then the wedding with actress Kim Basinger (pictured below). In October 1995, a daughter was born in the family, who was named Ireland Elise. 9 years after the marriage, the couple decided to leave. At the same time, the question of guardianship of the daughter remained open for a long time. The couple decided it through the court.
In 2008, even the book "A Promise to Ourselves" was published, which Alec published together with Mark Tubb. It describes 7 years of Baldwin's struggle for the right to participate in the fate of his daughter. The fact is that in 2000, after the divorce, the court sentenced him to limit the ability to see the child. Alec claims that the ex-wife spent $ 1.5 million on lawyers, thanks to which they managed to achievesuch a court decision.
Hilary Thomas, yoga instructor, became his second wife. In 2012, on June 30, the couple got married in New York. And on August 24, 2013, Alec's second daughter, Carmen Gabriela, was born. More recently, on June 17, 2015, the son of Rafael Thomas was born.
Alec's latest films
Alec's acting career, despite the tumultuous events in his personal life, continues to develop rapidly. There are new films with his participation. Only in 2015, for example, "Still Alice", "Aloha" and "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" came out. A complete filmography of Alec Baldwin would take up a lot of space. By the way, it is known that Alec is a vegetarian. However, his position is not shared by the rest of the Baldwin brothers. A photo of the next one is presented below.
Daniel Baldwin
Who is he, Daniel Baldwin? And a lot of interesting things can be said about him. Daniel was born on October 5, 1960. The future actor studied at the University of Ball Sturt, at the Faculty of Psychology, but abandoned his studies a year later. Daniel made his screen debut in 1988, taking part in the filming of Too Good to Be True. His best films include Vampires, Mulholland Rock, Lonely Justice, Steal Candy, The Pandora Project, Gray Gardens, Paparazzi, and others. In total, he starred in more than a hundred films and serials.
He began working as a producer and director in the early 2000syears. Daniel's projects include the following films: The Naked Witness, The Tunnel, Fall, Dark Reality, On Fire, and others. In 2009, he moved to Oregon (Lake Oswego), where he launched his production company. Also, Daniel has repeatedly participated in television reality shows.
Daniel's personal life
As for the actor's personal life, it must be said that the other Baldwin brothers lose to him in achievements on the personal front. Daniel has been married three times. His first wife was Cheryl, a school friend who bore him a daughter, Kaylee. His second wife, Elizabeth, gave him a second daughter. From 1995 to 2005, he lived in a civil marriage with Isabella Hoffmann, an actress, from whom Daniel had a son, Atticus. And in July 2007, Baldwin married Joanne Smith, with whom he has two more daughters, Avis Ann and Finley Ray Martino (born in 2008 and 2009 respectively).
William Baldwin
William Baldwin was born on February 21, 1963. He studied at the University of Binghampton, at the Department of Political Science. The young man was professionally engaged in wrestling, and also tried himself as a fashion model before he became an actor. His debut role was the work in the film "Born on the Fourth of July". William won the recognition of the audience, starring in the films "Sliver", "Virus", "Fair Game" and "Backdraft".
Since 1995, the actor has been married to Chyna Phillips, a singer who performed before her marriage in the group "WilsonPhillips".
Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin is the youngest of the brothers, he was born on May 12, 1966. The future actor was a promising opera singer as a child, but he left singing lessons pretty quickly. He studied at the Academy of Dramatic Art. Stephen began his film career with The Amazing Mr. Hickey. The fame of the actor was brought by the pictures "The Flintstones in Rock Vegas" and "Last Exit to Brooklyn". In addition, Stephen proved himself as a director and screenwriter. As a director, he has directed three films to date. The last one was released in 2012 ("The Price of We alth"). The production work is somewhat more extensive - six films.
Outside of the set, Steven prefers to lead a measured lifestyle. He is an ardent supporter of the gospel teachings, and also enjoys classical billiards and spends a lot of time with his family. In 2001, having rethought his own life, the actor became a Christian. He began to organize several Christian missions, and is currently actively working to spread the gospel.
Stephen is married to Kenny Deodato. They have two daughters. One of them, Hailey Baldwin, became a dancer and model. Baldwin Jr., along with William, is the owner of the restaurant. In addition, he is the head of the Center for Extreme Skateboarding.
It turns out that the Baldwin brothers, so similar on the outside, are very different on the inside. Each of them came to popularity and fame in their own way. And the achievements of each of them are worthyattention. Together they are a unique phenomenon in the cinematic world.
