Thursday, February 13, 2025

Actor and movie director Kevin Costner turns 70

In 1991 he won two Academy Awards for one of the 1990’s most memorable films, “Dances with Wolves”

Actor and movie director Kevin Costner turns 70



The actor and director Kevin Costner made his film debut in “Sizzle Beach, U.S.A.”, 1981. His breakthrough role was in 1987 in the movie “The Untouchables”, followed by several other popular movies such as “Field of Dreams” (1989), “Dances with Wolves” (1990), “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991), “The Bodyguard” (1992) and “JFK” (1993). For “Dances with Wolves” he won two Academy Awards, Best Director and Best Picture. More recently, in Costner’s prolific career, he appeared in “Hidden Figures” (2016) and “Molly’s Game” (2017). 

Kevin Michael Costner, born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California, was raised in Compton, California, where he developed a passion for sports and the outdoors, which later influenced his choice of roles. Costner graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in business administration, but his aspirations in acting led him to Hollywood. Costner’s rise to fame began with notable performances in films such as The Untouchables (1987), Bull Durham (1988), and Field of Dreams (1989). His directorial debut came with Dances with Wolves (1990), a Western epic that earned him two Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in a series of successful films, including Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), JFK (1991), and The Bodyguard (1992).

Costner married Cindy Silva in 1978, and the couple had three children before divorcing in 1994. He later married Christine Baumgartner in 2004, with whom he has three children; however, they divorced in 2024. In total, Costner has seven children from his relationships. In recent years, Costner has experienced a resurgence in popularity through his role as John Dutton in the television series Yellowstone, which aired from 2018 to 2023. His portrayal of the rugged rancher earned him critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award in 2023. Additionally, he directed, wrote, and starred in the ambitious Western project Horizon: An American Saga, with the first installment premiering in 2024. Despite facing personal challenges, including his recent divorce, Costner remains active in the entertainment industry, continuing to pursue his passion for storytelling and filmmaking.



Watch the movie trailers for two of Kevin Costner’s most popular films, “Dances with Wolves”, 1990 and “The Bodyguard”, 1992





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