Kevin Costner: Photos Of The ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Through The Years

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July 22, 2023 12:18PM EDT

There are few actors as beloved and celebrated as Kevin Costner. Celebrate the star’s birthday on Jan. 18 with photos of him through the years.

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Kevin Costner — Photos Of The ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Through The Years

Kevin Costner — Photos Of The ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Through The Years — There are few actors as beloved and celebrated as Kevin Costner, who celebrates his birthday on Jan. 18. From his humble beginnings in 1981’s ‘Sizzle Beach, U.S.A.,’ Kevin quickly became one of the biggest names in Hollywood after his role in 1987’s ‘The Untouchables.’ From there, Kevin had an incredible period of big-screen success, as she starred in ‘Bull Durham’, ‘Field of Dreams’, ‘Dances With Wolves’, ‘JFK’, and ‘The Bodyguard’.

Kevin won two Academy Awards for his role in ‘Dances With Wolves,’ and while it seemed like he could do no wrong, he followed this success by starring and co-producing ‘Waterworld’. The film – which was the most expensive to make at the time – threatened to sink Kevin’s career after it went under at the box office, but Kevin’s star has continued to shine. He experienced a career renaissance in the mid-2010s, thanks to films like ‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Hidden Figures’, and ‘Molly’s Game’. He also found success on the small screen, winning a Primetime Emmy for his role in 2012’s ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ and earning rave reviews for his work on ‘Yellowstone’.

Click through the see photos of Kevin Costner, from the big screen, to the red carpet and beyond!

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Kevin Costner In A Garden

Kevin Costner In A Garden — Looking good. Kevin Costner poses for a portrait in the 80s.

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Kevin Costner Strikes A Pose

Kevin Costner Strikes A Pose — Moody. Kevin Costner is seen in a mysterious portrait from the 80s.

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Kevin Costner In ‘No Way Out’

Kevin Costner In ‘No Way Out’ — Kevin Costner appears at the US Capitol in ‘No Way Out’. The 1987 film was a political thriller about a Navy lieutenant.

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Kevin Costner Hugs Sean Young In ‘No Way Out’

Kevin Costner Hugs Sean Young In ‘No Way Out’ — Romance. Kevin Costner wraps an arm around Sean Young in stills from ‘No Way Out’.

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Kevin Costner With Susan Sarandon In ‘Bull Durham’

Kevin Costner With Susan Sarandon In ‘Bull Durham’ — Play ball! Kevin Costner poses with Susan Sarandon in promo portraits for ‘Bull Durham’, a 1988 rom-com about baseball.

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Kevin Costner In ‘Dances With Wolves’

Kevin Costner In ‘Dances With Wolves’ — Kevin Costner gazes on in ‘Dances With Wolves’. He won two Oscars for the film, which he starred in and directed.

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Kevin Costner In 1994

Kevin Costner In 1994 — Specs appeal! Kevin Costner is seen in 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Kevin Costner’s Family

Kevin Costner’s Family — Kevin Costner with his wife Christine Baumgartner and their children as they arrive at the premiere of The Art of Racing in the Rain at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. What a happy family.

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Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner

Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner — Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner arrive at the ‘Yellowstone’ TV show premiere. The couple wed in 2004 and have 3 kids. He also has three kids with 1st with Cindy Silva and another son with ex Bridget Rooney.

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Kevin Costner Holds Christine Baumgartner

Kevin Costner Holds Christine Baumgartner — Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner stun on the red carpet at the ‘Hidden Figures’ film premiere. They looked very happy.

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Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva

Kevin Costner & Cindy Silva — Kevin Costner with his first wife Cindy Silva. The couple attended Terry Semel’s 50th Birthday Party in Los Angeles on February 23, 1993.

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Kevin Costner At The Premiere Of ‘The Highwaymen’

Kevin Costner At The Premiere Of ‘The Highwaymen’ — Kevin Costner always looks good in a suit. The ‘Field of Dreams’ star cuts a good-looking figure while attending ‘The Highwaymen’ film premiere in Madrid on Mar. 25, 2019.

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Kevin Costner At A ‘Hidden Figures’ Screening

Kevin Costner At A ‘Hidden Figures’ Screening — Kevin Costner speaks during a panel at a screening of ‘Hidden Figures’ at the United Talent Agency, in Beverly Hills in 2017. He played the head of the space program in the film which was about black, female mathematicians who worked at NASA in the 60s. It also starred Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae, and Octavia Spencer.

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Kevin Costner At A Panel For ‘Yellowstone’

Kevin Costner At A Panel For ‘Yellowstone’ — Kevin Costner found success on the small screen as well as the silver screen. Here, he attends the Paramount Network ‘Yellowstone’ TV show panel at the TCA Winter Press Tour in 2018.

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Kevin Costner At ‘Good Morning America’

Kevin Costner At ‘Good Morning America’ — Kevin Costner wears some sharp shoes while attending ‘Good Morning America’ in June 2018. They were the perfect complement to his slick, grey suit.

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Kevin Costner At 2019 SXSW

Kevin Costner At 2019 SXSW — Look at those shades! Kevin Costner arrives for the world premiere of ‘The Highwaymen’ at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Film Festival 2019 in Austin, Texas.

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Kevin Costner At Deadline’s Contenders Emmy Event

Kevin Costner At Deadline’s Contenders Emmy Event — Crowd pleaser! Kevin Costner fields some questions while attending Deadline’s Contenders Emmy Event in April 2019.

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