He promotes himself as a man of mystery - he says it's because if you knew him, you wouldn't care about the characters he portrays.


He promotes himself as a man of mystery - he says it's because if you knew him, you wouldn't care about the characters he portrays.

He's played complex and twisted characters - lead roles that made him famous, and earned him Oscars (‘Usual Suspects’ and ‘American Beauty’). After these prize-winning performances, Kevin Spacey catapulted from respected character actor to big-screen leading man.

But it's an unlikely spot for this regular guy-with his non-movie star looks and laid-back disposition. How did this unusual suspect land this coveted place? And why does he fight to keep his personal life a secret from his adoring fans?