Kevin Farley
A comedic actor who carved his own path in film and voice work, gracefully navigating the long shadow cast by his legendary older brother.
Born 1965 (age 61)·American actor (b. 1965)·Birthday: June 8·Generation X
Biography
Kevin Farley's journey in comedy has been inextricably linked to, yet deliberately distinct from, that of his older brother Chris. While the Farley name carries immense weight in comedy circles, Kevin has steadily built a career on his own terms, often leaning into his everyman quality and reliable comic timing. He found early footing on the sketch show 'Saturday Night Live', not as a cast member but as a writer and featured player, learning the craft behind the scenes. His film work, including starring in the political satire 'An American Carol', showcased a broader, character-driven style. Perhaps his most recognized work in recent years has been in voice acting, where he brought multiple characters to life in the Netflix animated series 'F Is for Family', proving his versatility and enduring presence in the industry.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Kevin was born in 1965, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1965
#1 Movie
The Sound of Music
Best Picture
The Sound of Music
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1965Born
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1970Started school
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1978Became a teenager
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Could drive
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1983Could vote
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1986Turned 21
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1995Turned 30
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2005Turned 40
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 50
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 60
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 61 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead in the David Zucker-directed political satire film 'An American Carol' (2008).
- Voiced multiple characters, including Vic Reynolds, across all five seasons of the Netflix animated series 'F Is for Family'.
- Worked as a writer and featured player on 'Saturday Night Live' during the 1995-96 season.
Did You Know?
He is the younger brother of the late comedian Chris Farley and has spoken openly about the impact of his brother's death.
He played college football at Marquette University on an offensive line scholarship.
He and his brother Chris appeared together in the film 'Black Sheep' (1996).
He is a graduate of the Marquette University College of Communication.
“Comedy isn't a competition; it's about making a connection.”
