Kevin Costner

Born January 18, 1955 - Lynwood, California

Kevin Costner -- public domain photo from house.gov
Costner with entertainment reporter Mary Hart
This solid, sometimes underrated actor was born in Lynwood, but due to his father's work, moved around a lot. This didn't cramp his grades, however, and he busied himself by singing and dancing during school, along with any number of sports.

He graduated with a business degree and seemed to be settled outside of Hollywood, but a chance encounter with Richard Burton on a flight changed his life. He moved to Hollywood and began to work his way up the ladder to stardom.

He is best known for Field of Dreams, his Academy Award work in Dances with Wolves and The Untouchables.

Personal Quote: "Real heroes are men who fall and fail and are flawed, but win out in the end because they've stayed true to their ideals and beliefs and commitments."

 

 

 

KEVIN COSTNER MOVIE REVIEWS

Bull Durham (1988) - Costner's portrayal of Crash Davis is as real as baseball gets ... (Read the Bull Durham review)
Field of Dreams (1989) - An incredibly intense and rewarding ride ... (Read the Field of Dreams review)
Thirteen Days (2000) - A skillfully done drama ... (Read the Thirteen Days review)
The Untouchables (1987) - This DePalma fella didn't really do a good job ...(Read The Untouchables review)

Kevin Costner - Other Movie Roles

Swing Vote (2008)
Mr. Brooks (2007)
The Guardian (2006)
Rumor Has It (2005)
The Upside of Anger (2005)
Open Range (2003)
Dragonfly (2002)
3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
For Love of the Game (1999)
Message in a Bottle (1999)
The Postman (1997)
Tin Cup (1996)
Waterworld (1995)
The War (1994)
Wyatt Earp (1994)
A Perfect World (1993)
The Bodyguard (1992)
JFK (1991)
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Revenge (1990)
No Way Out (1987)
Shadows Run Black (1986)
Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. (1986)
American Flyers (1985)
Silverado (1985)
Fandango (1985)
The Gunrunner (1984)
Table for Five (1983)
Testament (1983)
Chasing Dreams (1982)
Stacy's Knights (1982)
Night Shift (1982)
Chasing Dreams (1982)

-- S. Moyer

 

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