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Kevin Costner: Biography

Kevin Costner

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.
Encouraged 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.
Directed 1997's The Postman, which won five Golden Raspberry Awards (aka Razzies) including Worst Picture.
The role of the President in Air Force One 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.
Formed the country-rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West and released the band's debut album, Untold Truths, in November 2008.

Kevin Costner Relationships:
Sharon Costner - Mother
Joe Costner - Son
Bill Costner - Father
Christine Baumgartner - Wife
Annie Costner - Daughter
Dan Costner - Brother
Liam - Son
Cindy Silva - Ex-wife
Lily Costner - Daughter
Cayden Wyatt Costner - Son
Grace Avery Costner - Daughter
Bridget Rooney - Ex-significant Other
Hayes Logan Costner - Son
Kevin Costner Awards:
1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - 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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Mary McDonnell, Mary Hart, Kevin Costner, Mary Bono Jesse Grant/WireImage.com

Don Johnson, Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Cheech Marin, Tin Cup Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Kevin Costner, Open Range Lester Cohen/WireImage.com

Kevin Costner, The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com

Kevin Costner, Lily, Annie, Joe, Message in a Bottle Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

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