Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Costner's other notable films include Silverado) (1985), No Way Out) (1987), Tin Cup (1996), Message in a Bottle) (1999), For Love of the Game) (1999), Thirteen Days) (2000), Mr. Brooks (2007), Swing Vote) (2008), The Company Men (2010), 3 Days to Kill (2014), Draft Day (2014), Black or White) (2014), McFarland, USA (2015), and The Highwaymen) (2019). He has also played supporting parts in such films as The Upside of Anger (2005), Man of Steel) (2013), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), Hidden Figures (2016), Molly's Game (2017), and Let Him Go (2020).
Early life and education
Costner became interested in acting and dancing while in his last year of college. In 1978, while on an airplane returning from his honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta, Costner had a chance encounter with actor Richard Burton. At that time, Costner was uncertain about whether he should become an actor, and he approached Burton to ask his advice. Costner has said that Burton encouraged him to pursue acting. Costner has also stated that he asked Burton whether it was possible to be an actor without experiencing turmoil in one's private life; according to Costner, Burton replied that he thought it was possible. Costner credits Burton with inspiring him to become an actor.
1981–1986: Rise to prominence
Costner made his film debut in Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. (1981). Costner played a minor role as "Frat Boy #1" in the Ron Howard film Night Shift) (1982). In 1983, Costner starred in Stacy's Knights.
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