History of Kevin Costner in Timeline
Kevin Costner is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker, recognized for his contributions to the film industry. He's the recipient of prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, highlighting his success in both acting and directing.
1975: Starts Dating Cindy Silva
In 1975, while in college, Kevin Costner began dating fellow student Cindy Silva.
1984: Birth of Daughter
In 1984, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva had their first daughter.
1986: Birth of Second Daughter
In 1986, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva had their second daughter.
1990: Academy Awards for Dances With Wolves
In 1990, Kevin Costner received two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for Dances With Wolves.
1992: Supports Democratic Politicians
Since 1992, Kevin Costner has financially supported a variety of Democratic politicians.
1994: Commissioned Bronze Sculpture
In 1994, Costner commissioned Hill City artist Peggy Detmers to create a bronze sculpture depicting a buffalo jump for his future attraction.
1994: Divorce from Cindy Silva
In 1994, Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva divorced after 16 years of marriage.
1995: Supports Republican Politician Phil Gramm
As late as 1995, Kevin Costner made contributions to Republican Phil Gramm, despite supporting Democratic politicians since 1992.
1995: Purchase of Oil Separation Technology Company
In 1995, Kevin Costner acquired a company focused on developing oil separation machines based on a patent he bought from the US government.
1996: Relationship with Bridget Rooney and Birth of Son; Relationship with Elle Macpherson
In 1996, Kevin Costner had a relationship with Bridget Rooney, and they had a son together. He also lived with supermodel Elle Macpherson in 1996.
June 6, 2004: Tatanka: The Story of the Bison Opens
On June 6, 2004, Kevin Costner opened Tatanka: The Story of the Bison, an educational and emotional attraction near Deadwood, South Dakota.
September 25, 2004: Marriage to Christine Baumgartner
On September 25, 2004, Kevin Costner married Christine Baumgartner at his ranch in Aspen, Colorado.
February 25, 2007: Ceremonial Grand Marshal at Auto Club 500
On February 25, 2007, Kevin Costner was named the ceremonial Grand Marshal of the NASCAR Cup Series' Auto Club 500 at the California Speedway.
October 2007: Worldwide Tour with Kevin Costner & Modern West
In October 2007, Kevin Costner & Modern West started a worldwide tour, performing in cities like Istanbul and Rome.
2007: Birth of Son
In 2007, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner had their first son.
November 11, 2008: Untold Truths Album Release
On November 11, 2008, Kevin Costner and Modern West released their country album, Untold Truths, under Universal South Records.
2008: Campaigns for Barack Obama
In 2008, Kevin Costner campaigned for Barack Obama in Colorado, encouraging young voters to participate in the election.
2008: Production of NASCAR Documentary The Ride of Their Lives
In 2008, Kevin Costner worked with the NASCAR Media Group and CMT Films to produce the NASCAR documentary, The Ride of Their Lives, and narrated it. It was released in December of that year.
2009: Birth of Second Son
In 2009, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner had their second son.
2009: Tour with The Alternate Routes and Incident at Big Valley Jamboree
In 2009, Kevin Costner and Modern West toured with The Alternate Routes. During their scheduled performance at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta in August 2009, a severe thunderstorm caused the stage to collapse, resulting in casualties. A dinner with Costner was auctioned off for $41,000 to benefit the family of a victim.
2009: Spokesman for NASCAR Day and Performance at Charlotte Motor Speedway
In 2009, Kevin Costner was named the spokesman for NASCAR Day, which took place on May 15. The next day, May 16, he and his band performed at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
February 2010: Turn It On Album Release and European Tour
In February 2010, Kevin Costner and Modern West released their second album, Turn It On, in Europe, followed by a supporting European tour.
May 2010: BP Tests Ocean Therapy Solutions Machines
In late May 2010, following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP tested six oil separation machines from Ocean Therapy Solutions, a company partially owned by Kevin Costner.
June 16, 2010: BP Leases Oil-Water Separation Devices
On June 16, 2010, BP entered into a lease agreement with Ocean Therapy Solutions for 32 oil-water separation devices.
2010: Birth of Daughter
In 2010, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner had a daughter.
2011: Radio Spots for National World War I Museum
In 2011, Kevin Costner recorded two radio spots for the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, which aired on the Kansas City Royals Radio Network.
June 2012: Federal Jury Rejects Lawsuit Claims
In June 2012, a federal jury in Louisiana rejected the claims of securities fraud and misrepresentation made by Stephen Baldwin and Spyron Contogouris against Kevin Costner and others related to Ocean Therapy Solutions.
July 2012: Performance at Telus World Skins Game
In July 2012, Kevin Costner and Modern West performed at the 20th annual Telus World Skins Game in Halifax, Nova Scotia, supporting the IWK Health Centre Foundation.
2012: Golden Globe Award for Hatfields & McCoys
In 2012, Kevin Costner received a Golden Globe Award for Hatfields & McCoys.
October 2014: Tribute to British Troops
In October 2014, Kevin Costner sent a tribute to British troops serving around the world, thanking them for their work.
2015: Co-authors The Explorer's Guild: A Passage to Shambhala
In 2015, Kevin Costner co-authored "The Explorer's Guild: A Passage to Shambhala", a hybrid adventure novel and graphic novel.
December 22, 2019: Endorsement of Pete Buttigieg
On December 22, 2019, Kevin Costner endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg at a rally in Indianola, Iowa.
2020: Joins HearHere App as Co-founder and Narrator
In 2020, Kevin Costner joined HearHere, an audio entertainment travel app, as a co-founder, podcast narrator, and investor.
August 12, 2021: Leads MLB at Field of Dreams Game
On August 12, 2021, Kevin Costner led the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox onto the field for the MLB at Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.
August 2022: Horizon: An American Saga Production Begins
In August 2022, Kevin Costner started the production of "Horizon: An American Saga", a Western epic film series planned to have at least four movies.
November 2022: Horizon: An American Saga First Film Production Completed
By November 2022, the production of the first "Horizon" film was completed after approximately 220 days of filming.
2022: Endorsement of Liz Cheney
For the 2022 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, Kevin Costner endorsed Republican Liz Cheney for reelection.
May 2023: Production Underway for Subsequent Horizon Films
By May 2023, production for the subsequent films in the "Horizon: An American Saga" series had already begun.
May 2023: Christine Baumgartner Files for Divorce
In May 2023, Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce from Kevin Costner.
2023: Golden Globe Award for Yellowstone
In 2023, Kevin Costner received a Golden Globe Award for Yellowstone.
February 20, 2024: Finalization of Divorce from Christine Baumgartner
On February 20, 2024, Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner finalized their divorce.
June 2024: Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 Release
In June 2024, "Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1" was released, receiving mixed reviews and becoming a box office failure.
August 16, 2024: Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 Delayed
The poor box-office returns of Chapter 1 was a factor in the indefinite delay of Chapter 2, which too had received mixed reviews after its debut at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Chapter 2 was originally set for an August 16, 2024 release date.
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