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
(1983) Played in an Apple Computer, Inc. TV commercial for the Apple Lisa computer. The advertisement directed by Adrian Lyne shows a young Costner in the role of a young, affluent and sophisticated businessman. It features an Apple Lisa II.
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(on playing dress-up) I'm not a guy who likes Hallowe'en. So I'm a little at odds with what I've chosen to do with my life. I never liked going to a party dressed as a pirate because when you get past that initial 'Ooh, you're a pirate!' you feel a little silly for threat of the party. Putting on the guns...
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