Kevin Costner American Actor Known for A Century of Cinema
Kevin Costner · actor and film actor · American
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Biography
American actor Kevin Costner was born on 18 January 1955 in Lynwood. That makes him 71 years old. Among the titles he is known for are A Century of Cinema (1994) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).
Records list Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. (1981) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 62 films and 3 TV series appear in his credits from 1981 to 2024. He played James White in McFarland, USA (2015), Jim Garrison in JFK (1991) and Robin Hood, Robin of Locksley in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). The newest title on record is Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, from 2024. He is also credited as director on 5 titles, including Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, and writer on Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.
The records also show one album, Untold Truths (2008). He is also a member of Kevin Costner & Modern West. The records associate him with country music. His recordings came out on Show Dog-Universal Music.
His awards record shows 17 wins and 5 nominations. The list of wins starts with Golden Apple Award in 1988. His latest listed award is Bambi Award in 2024.
Filmography
65 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Jonathan Kent | Film |
| 2020 | Let Him Go | Film | |
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Film | |
| 2019 | The Highwaymen | Frank Hamer | Film |
| 2018– | Yellowstone | John Dutton | TV series |
| 2017 | Molly's Game | Film | |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Jonathan Kent | Film |
| 2016 | Criminal | Film | |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Al Harrison | Film |
| 2015 | Billy the Kid: New Evidence | Film | |
| 2015 | McFarland, USA | James White | Film |
| 2014 | 3 Days to Kill | Film | |
| 2014 | Black or White | Film | |
| 2014 | Draft Day | Film |
Show all 65 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit | Film | |
| 2014 | The Man Who Saved the World | Film | |
| 2013 | Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies | Film | |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Jonathan Kent | Film |
| 2012– | Hatfields & McCoys | Devil Anse Hatfield | TV series |
| 2010 | The Company Men | Film | |
| 2009 | The New Daughter | Film | |
| 2008 | Swing Vote | Film | |
| 2007 | Mr. Brooks | Film | |
| 2006 | The Guardian | Film | |
| 2005 | Rumor Has It | Film | |
| 2005 | The Upside of Anger | Film | |
| 2003 | Open Range | Director | Film |
| 2002 | Dragonfly | Film | |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Film | |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Kenneth O'Donnell | Film |
| 1999 | For Love of the Game | Film | |
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle | Film | |
| 1999 | Play It to the Bone | Film | |
| 1997 | The Postman | Director | Film |
| 1996 | Tin Cup | Film | |
| 1995 | Waterworld | Film | |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Film | |
| 1994 | The War | Film | |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp | Wyatt Earp | Film |
| 1993 | A Perfect World | Robert 'Butch' Haynes | Film |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Film | |
| 1991 | JFK | Jim Garrison | Film |
| 1991 | Madonna: Truth or Dare | Film | |
| 1991 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Robin Hood, Robin of Locksley | Film |
| 1990 | Dances with Wolves | Lt. John J. Dunbar/Dances with Wolves, Director | Film |
| 1990 | Revenge | Film | |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | Film | |
| 1988 | Bull Durham | Film | |
| 1987 | No Way Out | Film | |
| 1987 | The Untouchables | Eliot Ness | Film |
| 1986 | Shadows Run Black | Film | |
| 1985–1987 | Amazing Stories | TV series | |
| 1985 | American Flyers | Film | |
| 1985 | Fandango | Film | |
| 1985 | Silverado | Film | |
| 1984 | The Gunrunner | Film | |
| 1983 | Stacy's Knights | Film | |
| 1983 | Table for Five | Film | |
| 1983 | Testament | Film | |
| 1982 | Chasing Dreams | Film | |
| 1982 | Frances | Luther Adler | Film |
| 1982 | Night Shift | Film | |
| 1981 | Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. | Film | |
| Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 | Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
17 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bambi Award | Won | |
| 2023 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Yellowstone | Won |
| 2013 | Honorary César | Won | |
| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Won | |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Hatfields & McCoys | Won |
| 1992 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Won |
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Director | Dances with Wolves | Won |
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Dances with Wolves | Won |
| 1991 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 1991 | Silver Bear | Won | |
| 1990 | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director | Dances with Wolves | Won |
| 1988 | Golden Apple Award | Won | |
| Directors Guild of America Award | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Won | ||
| Jupiter Awards | Won |
Show all 22 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1993 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture | The Bodyguard | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Nominated |
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Dances with Wolves | Nominated |
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Director | Dances with Wolves | Nominated |
| 1991 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Dances with Wolves | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Untold Truths | Album |
Groups and bands
- Kevin Costner & Modern West
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Cindy Costner (1978 to 1994, divorced) and Christine Baumgartner (2004 to 2023, divorced). He has 3 children on record. Education on record includes California State University, Fullerton (Bachelor of Arts, marketing, finance), finishing in 1978; Villa Park High School, finishing in 1973; and Buena High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Kevin Costner?
Kevin Costner is 71 years old, born on 18 January 1955 in Lynwood.
What is Kevin Costner known for?
Kevin Costner is known for playing Jonathan Kent in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).
What is Kevin Costner’s nationality?
Kevin Costner is American, born in Lynwood.
How tall is Kevin Costner?
Kevin Costner is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
Who has Kevin Costner been married to?
Kevin Costner’s marriages on record are to Christine Baumgartner (2004 to 2023) and Cindy Costner (1978 to 1994).
Has Kevin Costner won any awards?
Yes. 17 awards are on record, including Bambi Award (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11930), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain
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