Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner is an American actor, producer, film director, and musician who has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Who is Kevin Costner? Childhood, Parents, Education, and Nationality

Costner’s full name is Kevin Michael Costner. He was born in Lynwood, California, U.S. in the year 1955.

On January 18, Costner celebrates his birthday. As of 2022, Kevin is 67 years old.

His mother’s name is Sharon Costner whereas his father’s name is William Costner.

However, the future star grew up together with his older brother, Daniel Craig Costner.

As we move toward Kevin’s educational background, he attended California State University, Fullerton where he studied marketing and played baseball, but dropped out before graduating.

Furthermore, Kevin holds American nationality and his horoscope is Capricorn. Thus, he belongs to the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ethnicity.

How did Kevin Costner start his Professional Career?

Talking about his career, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Costner began his acting career in small roles in films such as Sizzle Beach, U.S.A., and Night Shift.

Likewise, his breakthrough came in 1984, when he was cast as the lead in “The Untouchables.” Also, he received critical acclaim for the role, as well as a spot on the Hollywood A-list.

Thus, with the success of films such as Silverado, No Way Out, and Bull Durham in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Costner’s career took off. Similarly, he also appeared in the box office smash Field of Dreams, which he considers to be one of his favorite films.

Also, in 1990, he starred in “Dances with Wolves,” a critically acclaimed film that he also produced and directed.

In the same year, he starred in “Dances with Wolves,” a critically acclaimed film that he also produced and directed. Moreover, Costner went on to win seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

However, Costner continued to have success both in front of and behind the camera throughout the 1990s. In addition, he appeared in JFK, A Perfect World, and The Bodyguard, as well as directing and starring in “Wyatt Earp” and “The Postman.”

Furthermore, Costner’s career slowed slightly in the 2000s, with fewer high-profile roles and films. However, he continues to act in movies like Thirteen Days, 3000 Miles to Graceland, and Rumor Has It.

Besides that, he also appeared on television, including appearances in Hatfields & McCoys and as the lead character in Yellowstone.

Kevin Costner| AWARDS

• Golden Globe–Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama: Winner in 2023
• Screen Actors Guild Awards–Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Winner in 2016
• Golden Globe–Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: Winner in 2013
• Emmy–Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: Winner in 2012
• Emmy–Outstanding Miniseries or Movie: Nominated in 2012
• Critics’ Choice Awards–Best Supporting Actor: Nominated in 2006
• San Francisco Film Critics Circle–Best Supporting Actor: Winner in 2005

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