Before his television success, he had reservations about working on TV. In a recent interview, he admitted that if his agent had suggested doing a series, he would have fired them! But everything changed when he met his actress wife, Kyra Sedgwick. Love has a funny way of changing our plans, right?

In 1976, Bacon moved from Philadelphia to New York with only $150 to his name for the entire month. He found a place at a flophouse meant for artists, actors, and musicians. Despite the challenging living situation, Bacon’s acting career took off, changing his life for the better.