Bacon, the path from Philadelphia to New York, from inexpensive shared housing to professional acting, and eventually to family life on a Connecticut farm contains several distinct chapters. Each reflects a different period in a career that has lasted for decades.
What began with a young person fascinated by movies ultimately developed into a remarkably durable acting career. The old clothes he used for childhood make-believe were eventually replaced by professional costumes, film sets, theaters, and television studios. Yet the curiosity and creativity behind those childhood games remained relevant throughout