Career Timeline of Kevin Costner: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Kevin Costner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kevin Costner is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker recognized with prestigious awards including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. His career spans acting and directing, contributing significantly to the entertainment industry.

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1994: Detmers Commissioned for Tatanka Sculpture

Kevin Costner commissioned Peggy Detmers in 1994 to create a bronze sculpture for his future attraction, Tatanka: The Story of the Bison.

1995: Costner Invests in Oil Separation Technology

In 1995, Kevin Costner invested in a company developing oil separation machines based on a patent he purchased from the U.S. government.

June 6, 2004: Opening of Tatanka: The Story of the Bison

On June 6, 2004, Kevin Costner opened "Tatanka: The Story of the Bison" near Deadwood, South Dakota, a $5-million attraction intended to educate visitors about America's westward expansion and the relationship between Plains Indians and bison.

October 2007: Worldwide Tour Begins with Kevin Costner & Modern West

In October 2007, Kevin Costner & Modern West, the country rock band Costner founded, embarked on a worldwide tour, with performances in cities such as Istanbul and Rome.

November 11, 2008: Release of Untold Truths Album

On November 11, 2008, Kevin Costner & Modern West released their country album, "Untold Truths", on Universal South Records.

2008: Production of NASCAR Documentary The Ride of Their Lives

In 2008, Kevin Costner collaborated with NASCAR Media Group and CMT Films to produce the NASCAR documentary "The Ride of Their Lives", which he also narrated.

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2009: Tragedy at Big Valley Jamboree

In 2009, at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta, a severe thunderstorm caused a stage collapse, resulting in one death and forty injuries, right before Kevin Costner and his band were scheduled to perform. A charity auction was held afterward.

February 2010: Release of Turn It On and European Tour

In February 2010, Kevin Costner and Modern West released their second album, "Turn It On", in Europe, which was supported by a European tour.

May 2010: BP Tests Costner's Oil Separation Machines

In late May 2010, in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP took six oil separation machines from Ocean Therapy Solutions, a company in which Kevin Costner had an interest, for testing.

June 16, 2010: BP Leases Oil-Water Separation Devices

On June 16, 2010, BP entered into a lease agreement with Kevin Costner's Ocean Therapy Solutions for 32 oil-water separation devices to help with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup.

2011: Costner Records Radio Spots for National World War I Museum

In spring 2011, Kevin Costner recorded two radio spots for the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, which were aired on the Kansas City Royals Radio Network.

July 2012: Performance at Telus World Skins Game

In July 2012, Kevin Costner and his band performed at the 20th annual Telus World Skins Game in Halifax, Nova Scotia, benefiting the IWK Health Centre Foundation.

2015: Co-Authors The Explorer's Guild

In 2015, Kevin Costner co-authored "The Explorer's Guild: A Passage to Shambhala", a hybrid adventure novel and graphic novel, with John Baird, Stephen C. Meyer, and Rick Ross.

2020: Costner Co-Founds HearHere App

In 2020, Kevin Costner became a co-founder, podcast narrator, and investor in Woody Sears's new audio entertainment travel app, HearHere, narrating audio stories for travelers.

August 2022: Production Begins on Horizon: An American Saga

In August 2022, Kevin Costner commenced production on "Horizon: An American Saga", a Western epic planned as a series of four films, with Costner starring in and directing the project.

November 2022: Filming Wraps on First Horizon Film

By November 2022, production had concluded on the first "Horizon" film, which had been in production for approximately 220 days.

May 2023: Production Underway for Subsequent Horizon Films

As of May 2023, Kevin Costner had initiated production for the next installments in the "Horizon: An American Saga" film series.

August 16, 2024: Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 Release Delayed

Originally slated for release on August 16, 2024, the poor box-office performance of Chapter 1 led to an indefinite delay for Chapter 2 of "Horizon: An American Saga".