Kevin Costner

Date of Birth: January 18, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, producer, film director, and musician. Born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California, and raised in Compton, Costner developed an early interest in acting. He attended California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a degree in marketing and finance. After college, Costner pursued acting full-time, leading to his breakout role in the 1987 film “The Untouchables.” Costner’s career soared with his performances in a series of high-profile films during the late 1980s and early 1990s, including “Bull Durham” (1988), “Field of Dreams” (1989), and “Dances with Wolves” (1990). “Dances with Wolves,” which Costner also directed and produced, won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Costner. Throughout his career, Costner has showcased his versatility by taking on a wide range of roles, from romantic leads to action heroes. His other notable films include “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991), “JFK” (1991), “The Bodyguard” (1992), and “Waterworld” (1995). In addition to his acting career, Costner is an accomplished musician and the frontman for the country-rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West.

5 Interesting Facts about Kevin Costner

1. Kevin Costner received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.

2. He is an avid baseball fan and co-owns the Lake County Fielders, a minor league baseball team.

3. Costner’s film “Dances with Wolves” is credited with revitalizing interest in Western genre films.

4. He was a close friend of the late Whitney Houston, his co-star in “The Bodyguard.”

5. Costner turned down the role of Bill in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” series.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kevin Costner

1. “Field of Dreams is about belief in the face of reason.”

2. “I like American history. I love it. It’s something I love to learn about.”

3. “I haven’t tried to reinvent myself at every step. I did one thing, and that’s what I wanted to do.”

4. “I think if you talk to anybody who ever went from not having much to having quite a bit, they will tell you they went through a period where they had a lot of doubts.”

5. “I’m a father; that’s what matters most. Nothing matters more.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kevin Costner’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $250 million.

Children

Kevin Costner has seven children. He has three children from his first marriage to Cindy Silva: Annie, Lily, and Joe. He also has one son, Liam, from a brief relationship with Bridget Rooney. Costner has three children from his current marriage to Christine Baumgartner: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace.