See a young Kevin Costner in his high school yearbook photos and get to know the ‘The Untouchables’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor better.
Birthdate: January 18, 1955 (Age 70)
High School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, CA
Yearbooks: 1973
Who is Kevin Costner?
How could anyone forget cheering on Costner in his legendary role as determined farmer Ray Kinsella in ‘Field of Dreams’, or being mesmerized by his performance in ‘Dances with Wolves’ as a rugged, free-spirited Civil War soldier?
In both movies and television, Costner has been dominating the big screen since the ‘80s. Those who have followed him since they were young surely wish they could go back to those glory days when they got to watch him act for the very first time.
Kevin Costner is an Academy award-winning actor who began a career in Hollywood in the early ‘80s, gaining significant recognition in the mid to late ‘80s. Costner made his film debut in the independent comedy film Sizzle Beach, U.S.A in 1981.
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What to Know About Kevin Costner
- Kevin Costner Education & Early Life: Kevin Costner was born on January 18, 1955, and graduated from Villa Park High School in 1973 before earning a Business Administration degree from Cal State Fullerton.
- Hollywood Breakthrough: Costner made his film debut in Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. (1981) before ascending to fame with Silverado(1985) and The Untouchables (1987).
- Award-Winning Career: Costner has won two Academy Awards for Dances with Wolves (1990) and starred in classics like Field of Dreams, JFK, and The Bodyguard.
- Television Success: Costner’s work in television includes Hatfields & McCoys (2012) and his Golden Globe-winning role as John Dutton in Yellowstone (2018–2024).
- Personal Life: A proud father of seven, Costner has been married twice, first to his college sweetheart, Cindy Silva, in 1978, and later to model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner in 2004.
Kevin Costner: An American Icon
Early Work
Costner continued to play sporadic minor roles in the early ‘80s until he finally achieved his big break in the western film Silverado in 1985. The role was promised to him by director Lawrence Kasdan after Costner’s scenes were cut from his 1983 film The Big Chill.
A-List Actor
Costner established himself as an A-list movie star in the late 1980s, beginning with his role as Prohibition agent Eliot Ness in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables(1987).
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Costner branched off into the sports realm with his roles in baseball-themed films Bull Durham(1988) and Field of Dreams(1989), maintaining his status as a Hollywood A-lister.
Later Career
‘90s and 2000s Films
Costner continued to see fairly consistent success throughout the ‘90s, landing roles in well-known films such as JFK(1991) and The Bodyguard(1992) alongside Whitney Houston. Costner’s career began to see fluctuations starting in the late ‘90s, as he appeared in several box office failures, including The Postman(1997), which Costner also directed.
Costner saw somewhat of a revival in the 2000s, particularly after directing and starring in the western Open Range(2003). Costner continued to star in critically acclaimed films throughout the 2000s, including romantic comedy The Upside of Anger(2005) and sports drama McFarland, USA(2015).
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Television Work
In the mid to late 2000s, Costner began to see success in television, starring in a three-part miniseries called Hatfields and McCoys in 2012, and in the award-winning neo-Western drama series Yellowstone from 2018 to 2024. Costner won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama for his role as rancher Jack Dutton in Yellowstone.
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Kevin Costner: Then vs Now
Costner has always impressed with his dashing looks and captivating charm. From the ‘70s to today, here’s how he looked from his teenage years in his high school yearbook photo compared to the 2020s.
Then – https://www.classmates.com/siteui/yearbooks/2003?page=154&?s=80640
Now – gdcgraphics, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commonshttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kevin_Costner_2014.jpg
Where Did Kevin Costner Go to School?
Where Did Kevin Costner Go to High School?
Kevin Costner attended high school at Mt. Whitney High School, which was founded in 1952 in Visalia, California. Costner participated in the school’s marching band.
He later attended Villa Park High School, where he graduated from in 1973. Costner played baseball at Villa Park, and was teammates with former Major League Baseball pitcher Dennis Burtt.
Where Did Kevin Costner Go to College?
Costner attended college at California State University, Fullerton(CSUF), and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1978 with plans to work in marketing. Costner became a brother of the Delta Chi fraternity while at CSUF, and became interested in acting during his senior year.
Who is Kevin Costner’s Family?
Immediate Family
Kevin Costner was raised by his mother Sharon, and father William, and moved frequently throughout California due to his father’s career. Sharon was a welfare worker, and William worked as an electrician and utilities executive. Costner also has a brother named Daniel, and had a brother named Mark who died during childbirth.
Loving Father
Costner is the father of seven wonderful children, four sons and three daughters. His daughters Annie, Lily, and Grace Avery are 41, 39 and 15, respectively, while his sons Joe, Liam, Caden Wyatt, and Hayes Logan are 37, 28, 18, and 16.
Costner has publicly discussed his love and appreciation for his children. “You’ve got to get down on the ground and play with them,” he said. “And you teach them to be independent — and the sad part about that is they become that. I’m like any other parent: I’m trying to figure it out.”
Who Has Kevin Costner Married and Dated?
First Marriage
Costner married his college sweetheart, Cindy Silva, in 1978, after previously dating for three years. The couple divorced in 1994, after 16 years of marriage, following Costner’s alleged affair on the set of Waterworld(1995).
Subsequent Relationships and Second Marriage
After his divorce, Costner had two brief relationships with Bridget Rooney and political activist Birgit Cunningham before marrying model and handbag designer Christine Baumgartner on September 25, 2004 at his ranch in Aspen, Colorado. The couple divorced in 2024.
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Kevin Costner: A Hollywood Icon
Dominating the silver screen in film and in television, there is no doubt that Kevin Costner has produced many memorable performances that laid the groundwork for pop culture, especially during the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Whether it be in neo-Westerns or sports dramas, Costner has always performed For Love of the Game. As he continues his acting career, fans will surely look back on his early career as one that established the iconic films of their childhood.
Costner’s most notable films include:
- Silverado(1985)
- The Untouchables(1987)
- No Way Out(1987)
- Bull Durham(1988)
- Fields of Dreams(1989)
- Dances With Wolves(1990)
- JFK(1991)
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves(1991)
- The Bodyguard(1992)
- Open Range(1993)
- A Perfect World(1993)
- For Love Of the Game(1999)
- The Upside of Anger(2005)
- The Company Men(2010)
- Draft Day(2014)
- McFarland, USA(2015)
- The Highwaymen(2019)
His impressive television shows consist of:
- Hatfields and McCoys(2012)
- Yellowstone(2018-2024)
Costner also directed four movies in which he also starred in:
- Dances With Wolves
- The Postman(1997)
- Open Range
- Horizon: An American Saga(2024)
Kevin Costner Social Media Profiles
Keep up with Kevin Costner’s latest photos and life updates on his active social media accounts:
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Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Costner
- https://www.reelviews.net/search/director/kevin-costner
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000126/bio/#
- https://www.classmates.com/siteui/yearbooks/2003?page=262&?s=80640
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Whitney_High_School
