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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

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"Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" is a parlor game that originated in 1994. The game is based on the concept of six degrees of separation, which suggests that any two people are connected through a chain of acquaintances. In this game, players aim to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon through a chain of six or fewer films in which the actors appeared together. The number of films required for this connection is known as the actor's "Bacon Number".1

Kevin Bacon, born July 8, 1958, is an American actor known for his extensive filmography. His prolific career, particularly in the 1990s, led to the creation of this game, as it seemed he had appeared in a vast number of films. For example, Nick Nolte has a Bacon Number of three, connected through Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.12

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