Kevin Spacey is a highly skilled and decorated actor known for his performances in movies such as "American Beauty," "The Usual Suspects," and "Se7en," as well as the TV series "House of Cards." He is considered one of the finest actors of his generation. Before controversy clouded his career, he was admired for his intense and profoundly immersive performances, which earned him many accolades.As for how Spacey is in real life, many fans’ perception of him changed following allegations against him of sexual misconduct, which emerged in 2017. These allegations led to significant professional consequences, including his removal from the last season of "House of Cards" and from the movie "All the Money in the World," which was re-shot with Christopher Plummer in his role. In addition, his management and public relations agency severed ties with him.Attempted comebacks have been met with criticism and skepticism. The negative press and legal issues have overshadowed much of his previous success, within the entertainment industry and among the larger public. Based on such controversy, some people may see him as a paradox - a brilliant, yet deeply flawed individual.Spacey's behavior does not detract from his acting skills and past performances but has changed many people's perceptions of him as a person.