Kevin Costner (Kevin Michael Costner) is one of Hollywood's most recognizable and famous actors. He has appeared in a wide range of successful films, including "Bull Durham" (1988), "The Bodyguard" (1992), and "Dances with Wolves" (1990), which he directed and starred in, earning him an Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture.
Interests. Kevin Costner is known for his diverse interests outside of the film industry. He is passionate about baseball and has also been involved in movies related to the sport. He has a deep love for country music and leads the musical band Kevin Costner & Modern West.
Environmental Activism. Costner is involved in environmental initiatives and was a supporter of beach cleanup efforts following the Exxon Valdez oil spill disaster in 1989.
Social Engagement. He has supported numerous humanitarian causes and charitable organizations, demonstrating significant social commitment.
Family. Kevin Costner has been married twice and has seven children from various relationships.
Filmography:
1982 - Chasing Dreams (Director: Jerry London)
1983 - Table for Five (Director: Robert Lieberman)
1983 - Stacy's Knights (Director: Jim Wilson)
1985 - Fandango (Director: Kevin Reynolds)
1985 - Silverado (Director: Lawrence Kasdan)
1987 - The Untouchables (Director: Brian De Palma)
1988 - Bull Durham (Director: Ron Shelton)
1989 - Field of Dreams (Director: Phil Alden Robinson)
1990 - Revenge (Director: Tony Scott)
1990 - Dances with Wolves (Director: Kevin Costner)
1991 - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Director: Kevin Reynolds)
1992 - JFK (Director: Oliver Stone)
1993 - A Perfect World (Director: Clint Eastwood)
1994 - Wyatt Earp (Director: Lawrence Kasdan)
1995 - The Quick and the Dead (Director: Sam Raimi)
1995 - Waterworld (Director: Kevin Reynolds)
1996 - Tin Cup (Director: Ron Shelton)
1997 - The Postman (Director: Kevin Costner)
1999 - Message in a Bottle (Director: Luis Mandoki)
2000 - For Love of the Game (Director: Sam Raimi)
2001 - Thirteen Days (Director: Roger Donaldson)
2002 - Dragonfly (Director: Tom Shadyac)
2003 - Open Range (Director: Kevin Costner)
2005 - The Upside of Anger (Director: Mike Binder)
2006 - Rumor Has It... (Director: Rob Reiner)
2007 - Mr. Brooks (Director: Bruce A. Evans)
2008 - Swing Vote (Director: Joshua Michael Stern)
2010 - The New Daughter (Director: Luiso Berdejo)
2012 - Hatfields & McCoys (TV Mini-Series, Director: Kevin Reynolds)
2013 - Man of Steel (Director: Zack Snyder)
2014 - 3 Days to Kill (Director: McG)
2014 - Draft Day (Director: Ivan Reitman)
2014 - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (Director: Kenneth Branagh)
2014 - Black or White (Director: Mike Binder)
2016 - Criminal (Director: Ariel Vromen)
2016 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Director: Zack Snyder)
2016 - Hidden Figures (Director: Theodore Melfi)
2017 - Molly's Game (Director: Aaron Sorkin)
2019 - The Highwaymen (Director: John Lee Hancock)
2020 - Let Him Go (Director: Thomas Bezucha)
As a Director:
1990 - Dances with Wolves
1997 - The Postman
2003 - Open Range
2007 - Mr. Brooks
2012 - Hatfields & McCoys (TV Mini-Series)
2014 - Black or White
Awards:
- Kevin Costner won two Academy Awards for his film "Dances with Wolves" in 1991: Best Director and Best Picture.
- He received a Golden Globe Award for Best Director for "Dances with Wolves" in 1991.
- Costner also won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival for "Dances with Wolves" in 1991.