A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kevin Costner.
Kevin Costner is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker recognized for his contributions to the film industry. He has garnered numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, highlighting his success and influence in entertainment.
1985: Breakout Role in Silverado
In 1985, Kevin Costner had a breakout role in 'Silverado'.
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1987: Achieved Movie Star Status
In 1987, Kevin Costner achieved movie star status after starring in 'The Untouchables' and 'No Way Out'.
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1990: Directed and Starred in Dances with Wolves
In 1990, Kevin Costner directed and starred in 'Dances with Wolves', winning two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director.
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1990: Formed Tig Productions and Released Dances with Wolves
In 1990, Kevin Costner partnered with Jim Wilson to form Tig Productions and released 'Dances with Wolves', which won seven Academy Awards.
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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".
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1991: Starred in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and JFK
In 1991, Kevin Costner portrayed Robin Hood in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' and starred as District Attorney Jim Garrison in 'JFK', earning a Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
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2000: Starred in Thirteen Days
In 2000, Kevin Costner starred in 'Thirteen Days', which revived his career somewhat.
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2003: Directed and Starred in Open Range
In 2003, Kevin Costner directed and starred in 'Open Range', receiving critical acclaim.
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September 6, 2006: Honored at Grauman's Chinese Theatre
On September 6, 2006, Kevin Costner was honored at Grauman's Chinese Theatre with his hand and foot prints set in concrete.
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June 2012: Jury Rejects Lawsuit in Oil-Clean-Up Case
In June 2012, a federal jury in Louisiana rejected securities fraud and misrepresentation claims from Stephen Baldwin and Spyron Contoguris related to Kevin Costner's Ocean Therapy Solutions, after deliberating for less than two hours. Baldwin and Contoguris were ordered to reimburse the defendants in the case for their costs.
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2012: Portrayed Devil Anse Hatfield in Hatfields & McCoys
In 2012, Kevin Costner portrayed Devil Anse Hatfield in the miniseries 'Hatfields & McCoys', winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
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2012: Golden Globe Award for Hatfields & McCoys
In 2012, Kevin Costner received a Golden Globe Award for "Hatfields & McCoys".
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2013: Won Awards for Hatfields & McCoys
In 2013, Kevin Costner won the Screen Actors Guild Award and Golden Globe Award for his role in 'Hatfields & McCoys'.
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2023: Continued Portrayal of John Dutton on Yellowstone
In 2023, Kevin Costner continued to portray John Dutton on Yellowstone, for which he received a Golden Globe award.
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2023: Golden Globe Award for Yellowstone
In 2023, Kevin Costner received a Golden Globe Award for "Yellowstone".
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