Kevin Costner

Born:January 18, 1955

Place of Birth:Lynwood, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kevin Costner, born on January 18, 1955, is an esteemed American actor and filmmaker who has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. With a career spanning decades, Costner has garnered numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying his status as a versatile and talented performer.

Costner's filmography boasts a diverse range of roles that have showcased his acting prowess and charisma. From his early works in films like "Fandango" and "American Flyers" to his breakthrough performances in "The Untouchables" and "No Way Out," Costner captivated audiences with his on-screen presence. He further solidified his place in Hollywood with iconic roles in movies such as "Bull Durham," "Field of Dreams," and "Dances with Wolves," the latter earning him two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director.

In addition to his acting abilities, Costner has also made a name for himself as a director and producer. His directorial debut, "Dances with Wolves," was a critical and commercial success, showcasing his talent behind the camera. Subsequent directorial efforts like "The Postman" and his work as a producer on projects like "Waterworld" have further highlighted his multifaceted contributions to the film industry.

Costner's on-screen presence is magnetic, whether he's portraying a baseball player in "For Love of the Game," a government official in "Thirteen Days," or a protective father in "Man of Steel." His ability to embody diverse characters with depth and nuance has endeared him to audiences worldwide and solidified his reputation as a versatile actor capable of delivering powerful performances across genres.

In the realm of television, Costner's portrayal of Devil Anse Hatfield in the miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys" earned him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. His role as John Dutton in the drama series "Yellowstone" has further showcased his acting range, earning him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination and captivating audiences with his portrayal of a complex and morally ambiguous character.

Throughout his illustrious career, Costner has demonstrated a commitment to storytelling and a passion for his craft that shines through in each of his performances. Whether he's exploring themes of love and redemption in "The Bodyguard" or delving into historical events in "JFK," Costner's dedication to his roles and the projects he undertakes has cemented his legacy as a cinematic icon.

With a filmography that spans genres and generations, Kevin Costner continues to captivate audiences with his talent, charisma, and unwavering dedication to his craft. As a celebrated actor, director, and producer, Costner's contributions to the world of entertainment have left an indelible impact, ensuring his place as one of Hollywood's most revered and enduring talents.

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Filmography

Acting

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Jonathan Kent (voice) (uncredited)

2021

Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

Man of Steel

Jonathan Kent

2013

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Hidden Figures

Al Harrison

2016

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Jonathan Kent

2016

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

The Untouchables

Eliot Ness

1987

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

Waterworld

Mariner

1995

In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship. But the trio soon becomes the target of a menacing pirate who covets the map to 'Dryland'—which is tattooed on Enola's back.

Dances with Wolves

Lieutenant Dunbar

1990

Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.

The Bodyguard

Frank Farmer

1992

A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.

JFK

Jim Garrison

1991

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

Molly's Game

Larry Bloom

2017

Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a high-stakes, international poker game.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin of Locksley / Robin Hood

1991

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers his dead father in the ruins of his family estate, killed by the vicious sheriff of Nottingham, Robin and Azeem join forces with outlaws Little John and Will Scarlett to save the kingdom from the sheriff's villainy.

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Hayes Ellison

2024

In 1859, families discover the lure of the Old West as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. Meanwhile, a gruff cowboy soon finds himself on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after killing a fellow gunman.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

William Harper

2014

Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack.

The Guardian

Ben Randall

2006

A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.

Criminal

Jerico Stewart

2016

CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'. When he gets mysteriously killed, an experimental procedure transfers his memories into a dangerous ex-convict. When he wakes up Pope's memories, his mission is to eliminate The Dutchman before the hacker launches ICBMs and starts World War III.

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Enzo (voice)

2019

A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.

McFarland, USA

Jim White

2015

A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

The Highwaymen

Frank Hamer

2019

In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.

No Way Out

Lt. Cmdr. Tom Farrell

1987

Navy Lt. Tom Farrell meets a young woman, Susan Atwell , and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also romantically involved with Atwell. When the young woman turns up dead, Farrell is put in charge of the murder investigation. He begins to uncover shocking clues about the case, but when details of his encounter with Susan surface, he becomes a suspect as well.

Field of Dreams

Ray Kinsella

1989

Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.

Thirteen Days

Kenneth O'Donnell

2000

The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962—the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missile bases established on the Soviet-allied island of Cuba.

Wyatt Earp

1994

From Wichita to Dodge City, to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Wyatt Earp is taught that nothing matters more than family and the law. Joined by his brothers and Doc Holliday, Earp wages war on the dreaded Clanton and McLaury gangs.

Let Him Go

George Blackledge

2020

Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.

Silverado

Jake

1985

Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.

Bull Durham

Crash Davis

1988

Veteran catcher Crash Davis is brought to the minor league Durham Bulls to help their up and coming pitching prospect, "Nuke" Laloosh. Their relationship gets off to a rocky start and is further complicated when baseball groupie Annie Savoy sets her sights on the two men.

The Postman

1997

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

Mr. Brooks

Earl Brooks

2007

A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.

A Perfect World

Robert 'Butch' Haynes

1993

A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor: an escaped convict on the run from the law, headed by an honorable U.S. Marshal.

The Big Chill

Alex (corpse)

1983

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

Revenge

Michael J. Cochran

1990

Michael ‘Jay’ Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years and he's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican businessman who he once flew to Alaska for a hunting trip. Arriving at the Mendez mansion in Mexico, he is immediately surprised by the beauty and youth of Mendez’s wife, Miryea.

Message in a Bottle

Garrett Blake

1999

A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.

Rumor Has It...

Beau Burroughs

2005

Sarah Huttinger's return home with her fiance convinces her that the sedate, proper, country-club lifestyle of her family isn't for her – and that maybe the Huttinger family isn't even hers – as she uncovers secrets that suggest the Huttingers are neither sedate nor proper.

Open Range

Charley Waite

2003

A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.

3000 Miles to Graceland

Thomas J. Murphy

2001

It was an ingenious enough plan: rob the Riviera Casino's count room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But Thomas Murphy decided to keep all the money for himself and shot all his partners, including recently-freed ex-con Michael Zane. With $3.2 million at stake, the Marshals Service closing in, Michael must track down Murphy.

Dragonfly

Joe Darrow

2002

A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.

How to Rob a Bank

Robin Hood (archive footage)

2024

In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.

Draft Day

Sonny Weaver Jr.

2014

At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.

For Love of the Game

Billy Chapel

1999

A baseball legend almost finished with his distinguished career at the age of forty has one last chance to prove who he is, what he is capable of, and win the heart of the woman he has loved for the past four years.

Tin Cup

Roy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy

1996

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

The Company Men

Jack Dolan

2010

Bobby Walker lives the proverbial American dream: great job, beautiful family, shiny Porsche in the garage. When corporate downsizing leaves him and two co-workers jobless, the three men are forced to re-define their lives as men, husbands and fathers.

Black or White

Elliot Anderson

2014

A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.

Production

Waterworld

Producer

1995

Dances with Wolves

Producer

1990

The Bodyguard

Producer

1992

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Production Consultant

1991

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Screenplay

2024

The Highwaymen

Executive Producer

2019

Thirteen Days

Producer

2000

The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962—the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missile bases established on the Soviet-allied island of Cuba.

Wyatt Earp

Producer

1994

Let Him Go

Executive Producer

2020

Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.

The Postman

Director

1997

Mr. Brooks

Producer

2007

A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.

Revenge

Executive Producer

1990

Message in a Bottle

Producer

1999

Open Range

Producer

2003

A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.

Fierce Creatures

Thanks

1997

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.

Black or White

Producer

2014

A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.