Kevin Costner - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 18, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Lynwood, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actor and director, particularly for 'Dances with Wolves.' |
Intro
Kevin Costner is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer, known for his roles in iconic films such as 'Dances with Wolves,' 'The Bodyguard,' and 'Field of Dreams.' With a career spanning several decades, he has received numerous awards, including Academy Awards and Golden Globes.
Early Life & Background
Kevin Costner was born on January 18, 1955, in Lynwood, California, and raised in nearby Compton. His father, William Costner, was an electrician and utility executive, and his mother, Sharon Rae, was a welfare worker. Costner developed an interest in acting in college after graduating from California State University, Fullerton.
Career Highlights
- Starred in the films 'The Untouchables' (1987), 'Bull Durham' (1988), 'Field of Dreams' (1989), 'Dances with Wolves' (1990), 'JFK' (1991), 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991), 'The Bodyguard' (1992), and 'Wyatt Earp' (1994).
- Won two Academy Awards for 'Dances with Wolves' (Best Picture, Best Director) in 1991.
- Received three Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- Starred in the hit television series 'Yellowstone' (2018–present).
Trivia
- Costner is of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent.
- He is also a musician and leads the country rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West.
- He declined a role in 'Platoon' (1986) due to its violent content.
- Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Kevin Costner?
Kevin Costner is 70 years old.
When was Kevin Costner born?
Kevin Costner was born the 18 January 1955.
Where is Kevin Costner from?
Lynwood, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 18th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: A significant military engagement during the Taiwan Strait Crisis where the Chinese Communist People's Liberation Army (PLA) successfully captured the Yijiangshan Islands from the Republic of China (Taiwan) forces. This battle was part of the broader geopolitical tensions between Communist China and Nationalist Taiwan in the mid-1950s.
- Day of the week: January 18th, 1955 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers
- #1 UK song: The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
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