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
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Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV-Movie & Nominee: Best Mini-Series or TV-Movie
2012The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards
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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
Recorded an album with Roving Boy called The Simple Truth in 1991 with Japan Records. It was only sold in Japan. Kevin Costner sings lead vocals and co-wrote some of the country-songs.
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[on press criticism of him in the mid-1990s] I saw what was happening. I knew why. It was like the planets had lined up for me. I had gotten a divorce and maybe people thought that that was because my head was too big or something with all the success. That simply wasn't what it was. If I was going to go crazy...
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