Kevin CostnerKevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who has often produced his own films. Born in Lynwood, California, Costner spent his teenage years and pre-actor adulthood in Orange County, California, graduating from Villa Park High School in Villa Park, California in 1973, and earning a B.A. in business from California State University, Fullerton in 1978. Costner's most popular success was with the epic Dances with Wolves. He directed and starred in the film and served as one of two producers. The film was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won seven, including two for him personally (Best Picture and Best Director). A number of his film efforts after that success have been criticized for being too long and overly serious, and for squandering financial resources. The science-fiction epics Waterworld and The Postman was both major disappointments at the box office. Trivia
Selected filmography
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science-fiction epics Waterworld and The Postman was both major disappointments at the box office. Costner's most popular success was with the epic Dances with Wolves. He is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton. in business from California State University, Fullerton in 1978. He appeared in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and in a number of movies where he distinguished himself as a quirky lead actor. He is able to play a wide variety of roles, from comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean) to serious drama (Donnie Brasco), to action (Once Upon A Time In Mexico), and atmospheric thrillers (From Hell). Born in Lynwood, California, Costner spent his teenage years and pre-actor adulthood in Orange County, California, graduating from Villa Park High School in Villa Park, California in 1973, and earning a B.A. John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor. Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who has often produced his own films. Glen Lantz. The Tortilla Curtain (2005). A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) ... Rumor Has It (2005). Jack. The Upside of Anger (2004). Private Resort (1985) ... Open Range (2003). Lerner. Dragonfly (2002). Pvt. Thirteen Days (2000). Platoon (1986) ... For Love of the Game (1999). Slow Burn (TV) (1986) .... Donnie Fleischer. Message in a Bottle (1999). Tom Hanson #2. The Postman (1997). Off. Tin Cup (1996). 21 Jump Street (TV Series) (1987 - 1990) ... Waterworld (1995). Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker. Wyatt Earp (1994). Cry-Baby (1990) ... A Perfect World (1993). Edward Scissorhands. The Bodyguard (1992). Edward Scissorhands (1990) ... JFK (1991). Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) .... Teen on TV. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). Axel Blackmar. Revenge (1990). Arizona Dream (1993) ... Dances with Wolves (1990). Sam. Field of Dreams (1989). Benny & Joon (1993) ... Bull Durham (1988). Gilbert Grape. No Way Out (1987). What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) ... The Untouchables (1987). Ed Wood. American Flyers (1985). Ed Wood (1994) ... Silverado (1985). Don Juan. All that is seen of him are his slashed wrists as the mortician dresses his corpse in the movie's opening scenes. Don Juan DeMarco (1995) ... He was the friend who committed suicide, the event around which the plot of the movie revolves. William 'Bill' Blake. Costner was cast in the hit The Big Chill. He filmed several scenes which were planned as flashbacks, but they never made it to the final cut. Dead Man (1995) ... Gene Watson. Nick of Time (1995) ... Donnie. Donnie Brasco (1997) ... Raphael. The Brave (1997) ... Raoul Duke. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) ... Dean Corso. The Ninth Gate (1999) ... Commander Spencer Armacost. The Astronaut's Wife (1999) ... Constable Ichabod Crane. Sleepy Hollow (1999) ... Cesar. The Man Who Cried (2000) ... Bon Bon/Lieutenant Victor. Before Night Falls (2000) ... Roux. Chocolat (2000) ... George Jung. Blow (2001) ... Inspector Fred Abberline. From Hell (2001) ... Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) ... Sands. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) ... Mort Rainey. Secret Window (2004) ... L'inconnu. Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants (France) (2004) ... Barrie. J.M. Finding Neverland (2004) ... Rochester. The Libertine (2004) ... Willy Wonka. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (filming completed) ... The Corpse Bride (2005) (filming) .... (voice) Victor. Paul Kemp. The Rum Diary (2005) (in production) ... Captain Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest (2006) (pre-production) ... Jean-Dominique Bauby. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2006) (announced) ... Lindsay. Shantaram (2007) (announced) ... Adrien. Cette fille appelée Nikki (France) (2007) (announced) ... Screen Actor's Guild nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Finding Neverland). Golden Globe nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Drama (Finding Neverland). Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2005), Favorite Male Actor (Finding Neverland). Academy Award nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). BAFTA nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Golden Globe nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Actor (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). People's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Movie Star (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Golden Globe nomination, (1994), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Ed Wood). Golden Globe nomination, (1993), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Benny & Joon). Golden Globe nomination, (1990), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Edward Scissorhands).
César Award, (France), (1999), an honorary award for his entire body of work.
Eye color: brown. Weight: 160 lbs (72 kg). Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m). |