Kevin Costner biography
Kevin Costner is an American actor and filmmaker (born 1955), born on 18 January 1955 in Lynwood.
Kevin Costner's screen career began in 1981 with Sizzle Beach, U.S.A, playing John Logan.
Kevin Costner has appeared in 64 films and 9 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Horizon: An American Saga , Chapter 1 (2024), Horizon: An American Saga , Chapter 2 (2024), Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).
Honours include Directors Guild of America Award, Golden Apple Award and Honorary César.
Coming up next: Honeymoon with Harry, Horizon: An American Saga , Chapter 3.
- Born
- 18 January 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Lynwood
- Work
- Actor, Film actor, Film director, Film producer, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1978 to present
- Awards
- Directors Guild of America Award
- Golden Apple Award
- Honorary César
- Academy Award for Best Director
- Academy Award for Best Picture
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
Kevin Costner filmography
65 films and 10 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon with Harry | Harry | Post-production | ||
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga , Chapter 1 | Hayes Ellison | Also director, producer and writer | |
| 2024 | Horizon: An American Saga , Chapter 2 | Hayes Ellison | Also director, producer and writer | |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Jonathan Kent | ||
| 2020 | Let Him Go | George Blackledge | Also producer | |
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Enzo (voice) | ||
| 2019 | The Highwaymen | Frank Hamer | ||
| 2017 | Molly's Game | Larry Bloom | ||
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Al Harrison | ||
| 2016 | Criminal | Jericho Stewart | ||
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Jonathan Kent | Cameo appearance | |
| 2015 | McFarland, USA | Coach Jim White | ||
| 2015 | Fastball | Narrator | Documentary | |
| 2014 | Draft Day | Sonny Weaver Jr. | ||
| 2014 | 3 Days to Kill | Ethan Renner | ||
| 2014 | Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit | U.S. Navy Commander Thomas Harper | ||
| 2014 | The Man Who Saved the World | Russian | ||
| 2014 | Black or White | Elliot Anderson | Also producer | |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Jonathan Kent | ||
| 2013 | Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies | English | ||
| 2011 | Field of Dreams 2: Lockout | lowa Farmer's Dad | Short film | |
| 2010 | The Company Men | Jack Dolan | ||
| 2009 | The New Daughter | John James | ||
| 2008 | Swing Vote | Bud Johnson | Also producer | |
| 2007 | Mr. Brooks | Mr. Earl Brooks | Also producer |
Show all 65 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Guardian | Ben Randall | ||
| 2005 | Rumor Has It | Beau Burroughs | ||
| 2005 | The Upside of Anger | Denny Davies | ||
| 2003 | Open Range | Charley Waite / Charles Travis Postelwaite | Also director and producer | |
| 2002 | Dragonfly | Joe Darrow | ||
| 2001 | 3,000 Miles to Graceland | Thomas J. Murphy | ||
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Kenny O'Donnell | Also producer | |
| 1999 | For Love of the Game | Billy Chapel | ||
| 1999 | Play It to the Bone | Ringside Fan | ||
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle | Garret Blake | Also producer | |
| 1997 | The Postman | The Postman | Also director and producer | |
| 1996 | Tin Cup | Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy | ||
| 1995 | Waterworld | Mariner | Also producer | |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp | Wyatt Earp | Also producer | |
| 1994 | The War | Stephen Simmons | ||
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | English | ||
| 1993 | A Perfect World | Robert "Butch" Haynes | ||
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Frank Farmer | Also producer | |
| 1991 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Robin Hood | Also producer | |
| 1991 | Madonna: Truth or Dare | English | ||
| 1991 | JFK | District Attorney Jim Garrison | ||
| 1990 | Dances With Wolves | Lieutenant John J. Dunbar | Also director and producer | |
| 1990 | Revenge | Michael "Jay" Cochran | Also producer | |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | Ray Kinsella | ||
| 1989 | The Gunrunner | Ted Beaubien | ||
| 1988 | Bull Durham | Crash Davis | ||
| 1987 | No Way Out | Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell | ||
| 1987 | The Untouchables | Treasury Agent Eliot Ness | ||
| 1985 | Silverado | Jake | ||
| 1985 | Fandango | Gardner Barnes | ||
| 1985 | American Flyers | Marcus Sommers | ||
| 1984 | Shadows Run Black | Jimmy Scott | ||
| 1983 | Testament | Phil Pitkin | ||
| 1983 | Table for Five | Newlywed Husband | ||
| 1983 | Stacy's Knights | Will Bonner | ||
| 1983 | The Big Chill | Alex Marshall | Uncredited | |
| 1982 | Night Shift | Frat Boy #1 | ||
| 1982 | Frances | Luther Adler | Uncredited | |
| 1982 | Chasing Dreams | Ed | ||
| 1981 | Sizzle Beach, U.S.A | John Logan |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon: An American Saga , Chapter 3 | Post-production | |||
| 2025 | Kevin Costner's the West | Narrator | Miniseries; also executive producer | |
| 2025 | Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas | Host | Also executive producer | |
| 2018 | Yellowstone | John Dutton | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2015 | Billy the Kid: New Evidence | Narrator | TV documentary | |
| 2012 | Hatfields & McCoys | Devil Anse Hatfield | Miniseries; also producer | |
| 1995 | 500 Nations | Presenter & Host | 8-part documentary | |
| 1994 | Rapa Nui | |||
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Bartender | Special | |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories | Captain | Episode: "The Mission" |