Kevin was born in Lynwood, California, on January 18, 1955, the third child of Bill Costner, a ditch digger and ultimately an electric line servicer for Southern California Edison, and Sharon Costner. His older brother, Dan, was born in 1950. A middle brother died at birth in 1953. His Dad's job required him to move regularly...See full bio »
2013The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV-Movie & Nominee: Best Mini-Series or TV-Movie
2012The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie & Nominee: Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
1991The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Motion Picture Drama & Best Director/Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama
Real heroes are men who fall and fail and are flawed, but win out in the end because they've stayed true to their ideals and beliefs and commitments. -- Interview with David Giammarco, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, Nov/Dec 2000.
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