Kevin Costner is an American multi-talented director, producer and musician. He has received many awards to his name, including the Oscar, Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award. He is known for his roles in The Untouchables (1987), Durham Bull (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), Dances With Wolves (1990), JFK (1991), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Hidden Figures (2016), Hatfields & McCoys (2012) and Yellowstone . Kevin is the lead singer of his rock/country band Kevin Costner and Modern West.

Born name

Kevin Michael Costner

nickname

Kevin

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Lynwood, California, USA

Residence

• Southern California, United States
• Aspen, Colorado, United States

nationality

training

Kevin Costner attended Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, California and Villa Park High School in Villa Park, graduating in 1973.

He later attended California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) , graduating in 1978 with a BA in Marketing and Finance.

occupation

Actor, director, producer, musician

family

• Father – William Costner (Electrician and Utilities Executive at Southern California Edison)
• Mother – Sharon Rae (Social Worker)
• Siblings – Daniel Craig Costner (older brother) (businessman), Mark Douglas Costner (older brother) (deceased at birth)
• Others – Walter Madison Costner (paternal grandfather), Lillie Mae/May Reno (paternal grandmother), Clyde Asbury Tedrick (maternal grandfather), Verna Margaret Manring (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Kevin Costner is represented by –

• Kevin Costner & Modern West (Company), Redwood City, California, USA
• Rogers & Cowan, Publicist/PR, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Rick Nicita, Agent, Creative Artist Agency, Los Angeles, California, USA
• TIG Productions, Inc., Burbank, Kalifornien, USA

Genre

Country, Country Rock

instruments

vocals, guitar

labels

• Universal South Records
• Edel Music
• Madison Gate Records

To build

Athletic

Height

185,5 cm

weight

80 kg or 176.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Kevin Costner dated –

1. Bobbie Brown – Kevin dated model Bobbie Brown in the past.
2. Peggy Trentini – Kevin had a brief encounter with actress Peggy Trentini in the past.
3. Cindy Costner (1975-1994) – In March 1975, Kevin began dating his college sweetheart, Cindy Costner. Cindy played Snow White for Disneyland. The couple tied the knot on March 5, 1978 after a three-year relationship. They have three children together – daughters Anne Clayton (born April 15, 1984) and Lily McCall (born August 4, 1986) and a son named Joe Tedrick (born January 31, 1988). The couple’s marriage lasted 16 years until they divorced on December 12, 1994.
4. Christine Dennard (1983-1987) – In 1983, Kevin began an affair with Christine Dennard. Their relationship lasted almost 4 years when they separated in 1987.
5. Halle Berry (1989) – In 1989, Kevin is said to have met actress Halle Berry.
6. Michelle Pfeiffer (1990) – Kevin reportedly met actress Michelle Pfeiffer in 1990.
7. Mira Sorvino (1993) – In 1993, Kevin had an encounter with actress Mira Sorvino.
8. Holly Sampson (1994) – In 1994, Kevin teamed up with Holly Sampson.
9. Bridget Rooney (1995-1997) – In 1995, Kevin began dating Bridget Rooney. They even had a son together named Liam Costner (b. 1996). However, the couple broke up in January 1997.
10. Naomi Campbell (1995) – In 1995, Kevin met British model Naomi Campbell.
11. Courteney Cox (1995) – In 1995, Kevin briefly dated actress Courteney Cox.
12. Angie Everhart (1995) – In February 1995, Kevin met model Angie Everhart.
13. Joan Lunden (1995) – In 1995, Kevin had a brief encounter with TV news anchor Joan Lunden.
14. Cheryl Tiegs (1995) – In August 1995, Kevin met model Cheryl Tiegs.
15. Elle Macpherson (1996) – In 1996, Kevin had a brief relationship with Australian model Elle Macpherson.
16. Carla Bruni (1996) – In July 1996, Kevin met Italian singer and model Carla Bruni.
17. Tawny Little (1997-1998) – In November 1997, Kevin began dating TV personality Tawny Little. However, their relationship did not last long and they separated in January 1998.
18. Christine Baumgartner (2000-Present) – In August 2000, Kevin began dating former model handbag designer Christine Baumgartner. They separated briefly in 2002. However, on June 26, 2003, the couple became engaged and tied the knot in 2004 at their ranch outside of Aspen. Their wedding was attended by more than 500 guests including Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Willis, Tim Allen, Don Johnson, Jack Nicholson, Mary McDonnell, David Giammarco, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. They later flew to St Andrews in Scotland for their honeymoon. They are blessed with 3 children – 2 sons named Cayden Wyatt Costner (b. May 6, 2007) and Hayes Logan Costner (b. February 12, 2009) and a daughter named Grace Avery Costner (b. June 2, 2010).

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English, German, Swiss-German, Scottish, Welsh, Irish and Scots-Irish/Northern Irish descent.

hair colour

Blond

Due to advancing age, strands of gray hair are visible on his head.

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Long rounded chin
• Straight nose
• high altitude

brand promotion

Kevin Costner has appeared in TV commercials for brands like –

• Valleverde shoes (2000)
• Apple Lisa Computer (1983)
• Turkish Airlines (2009)
• Canned Roots (2001)
• Subaru Legacy (1999)
• Suntory Malt’s Beer (1988)
• Saupiquet tuna salad (2014)
• The American Club Resort (2014) (voice)
• Rio Mare Tuna (2014)
• Energetix (2011)
• TGV (2017)

Religion

Christianity

He was raised a Baptist.

Known for

• His film appearances include The Untouchables (1987) as Eliot Ness, Taurus Durham (1988) as Crash Davis, Field of Dreams (1989) as Ray Kinsella, Dances With Wolves (1990) as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, JFK (1991 ) as Jim Garrison, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) as Robin Hood, The Bodyguard (1992) as Frank Farmer and A Perfect World (1993) as Robert “Butch” Haynes; and TV series Hatfields & McCoys (2012) as Devil Anse Hatfield and Yellowstone as John Dutton
• As the lead singer of rock/country bands Kevin Costner and Modern West

First album

On November 11, 2008, Kevin’s band performed Kevin Costner & Modern West released their first studio album entitled Untold Truths with Universal South Records. The album had 12 songs.

first movie

In 1981 he made his feature film debut as John Logan in the comedy Malibu Hot Summer .

First TV show

In 1985 he made his first television appearance in the adventure comedy drama series Amazing Stories as the Captain.

Personal trainer

Kevin Costner cited his kids as a reason for keeping him active and healthy. In general, he lives a busy life and doesn’t believe in sticking it out. In his free time, he enjoys horseback riding and playing golf.

Regarding his diet, he maintains a sensible eating habit.

Kevin Costner favorite things

• Filme – Wie der Westen gewonnen wurde (1962), Cool Hand Luke(1967), Giant (1956), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Great Escape (1963), Hombre (1967), The Searchers (1956), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), Butch Cassidy und the Sundance Kid (1969) und The Magnificent Seven (1960)
• Directors – Frank Capra, George Stevens, John Sturges, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg
• Plots – Long epics with many stories
• Genre – Western

Kevin Costner The fact

1. He is a member of CSUF’s Delta Chi Fraternity.
2. In May 1998 readers of the German magazine Amica voted Kevin “Mos Erotic Male”.
3. In October 1997 Empire (UK) Magazine ranked him #27 on their list of “Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time”.
4. He previously worked as a skipper on the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, California in Anaheim.
5. In 1990 and 1991, People magazine included him in their list of “The 50 Most Beautiful People In The World.”
6. In 1986, John Willis’ Screen World, Vol. 38 listed him as one of the 12 “Promising New Actors of 1986”.
7. Kevin built a golf course on land given to him by the Sioux nation after building Dances with Wolves (1990).
8. In 1995, Empire magazine included him at number 87 in its list of “100 Sexiest Stars in Motion Picture History.”
9. He has acted a few times in films about John F. Kennedy, including JFK (1991) and Thirteen Days (2000).
10. Kevin has intentionally avoided appearing in sequels, making him one of the few blockbuster stars to do so.
11. He is co-owner of the Midnight Star Casino in Deadwood, South Dakota.
12. In 2003 he opened the Tatanka Interpret location in Deadwood, South Dakota.
13. In Aspen, Colorado, his ranch is an estimated 165 acres.
14. He is a fan of English football club Arsenal Football Club.
15. Kevin has participated in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach, California numerous times.
16. He is said to like films Red River (1948), Ben-Hur (1959), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Spartacus (1960).
17. Kevin is one of the few actors to win an Oscar for Best Director.
18. He is known for making various baseball films such as Chasing Dreams (1982), Durham Bull (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), For the Love of the Game (1999) and The Top of the Rage (2005).
19. Two of his films Dance with Wolves (1990) at #59 and Field of Dreams (1989) at #28 are on the American Film Institute list of the 100 Most Inspirational Movies of All Time.
20. He supported Bill Clinton in his 1992 and 1996 presidential elections.
21. He owns production companies called WIG Productions and Baumhaus Films . His paternal grandmother’s nickname inspired the name “Tig”.
22. In the early 1990s he played golf with former President Ronald Reagan.
23. He is an experienced rider, which is reflected in the film The Postman (1997), where he rode himself.
24. On August 11, 2003 he received the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
25. He co-founded Costner Industries Nevada Corporation (CINC) with his brother Dan in the city of Carson.
26. In 2008 he was inducted into the Irish-American Baseball Hall of Fame.
27. He was part of numerous Oscar-nominated films such as Best Picture Field of Dreams (1989), Dances with Wolves (1990), JFK (1991) and Hidden Figures (2016).
28. He is a supporter of the New York Knicks.
29. In 2015 he published a book entitled The Explorers Guild , co-written by Jon Baird.
30. Visit his band’s official website at kevincostnermodernwest.com.
31. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.