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Kevin Costner: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Kevin Michael Costner
  • Birth Place: Lynwood, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/18/1955, Capricorn
  • Profession: Actor; director; producer
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Kevin Costner Fast Facts:
  • Was a pitcher on his high school baseball team only because that was the only position open.
  • Urged to pursue an acting career by Richard Burton during a chance meeting on a flight from Mexico.
  • First acting job was a 1974 Malibu beach cheapie titled Sizzle Beach, U.S.A., not (as usually reported) 1983's The Big Chill, where his scenes were left on the cutting-room floor.
  • The role of the President in Air Force One (1997) was written specifically for him, but he turned it down and the part went to Harrison Ford; also turned down the role of Bill in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Vol. 1.
  • Received a star on the Walk of Fame in August 2003.
  • Kevin Costner Relationships:
  • Annie Costner - Daughter
  • Bill Costner - Father
  • Cayden Wyatt Costner - Son
  • Christine Baumgartner - Wife
  • Cindy Silva - Ex-wife
  • Dan Costner - Brother
  • Hayes Logan Costner - Son
  • Joe Costner - Son
  • Liam - Son
  • Lily Costner - Daughter
  • Sharon Costner - Mother
  • Kevin Costner Awards:
  • 1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1991 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Winner
  • 1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1990 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
  • 1990 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Winner
  • 1990 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1993 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actor - Winner
  • 1993 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Actor in a Dramatic Motion Picture - Winner
  • 1992 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Actor in a Dramatic Motion Picture - Winner
  • College:
  • California State University, Fullerton, CA (BA in Marketing, 1978)
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