Kevin Costner

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Characters played by Kevin Costner

Jonathan Kent — Man of Steel (2013)

Clark Kent's adoptive father, sacrifices himself to save his son.

Eliot Ness — The Untouchables (1987)

Federal Prohibition agent tasked with bringing down Al Capone. He assembles a corrupt-free team, refuses bribes, relocates his family under threat, and leads key raids. Ultimately captures Capone's accountant, avenges his team, and secures a tax evasion conviction.

Al Harrison — Hidden Figures (2016)

Al leads the Space Task Group to which Katherine is assigned. Initially focused on the pressure of the space race, he comes to recognize Katherine’s mathematical ability, includes her in high-level meetings, ends restroom segregation after hearing her complaint, and allows her into mission control when her calculations are needed.

Jonathan Kent — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Superman's adoptive father, farmer with strong morals

Jonathan Kent (voice) (uncredited) — Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

The voice of Clark Kent's adoptive father, heard in a brief remembered or recorded moment.

Lieutenant Dunbar — Dances with Wolves (1990)

Union officer assigned to remote frontier post who befriends Lakota Sioux and adopts their culture.

Mariner — Waterworld (1995)

A solitary ocean drifter and the story's central protagonist, the Mariner is a mutant with gills and webbed feet who trades rare dirt for supplies. He rescues Helen and Enola, protects them from raiders, discovers the truth behind Enola's drawings, and ultimately saves her before leaving Dryland alone.

Robin of Locksley / Robin Hood — Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

English nobleman and Crusader who becomes an outlaw leader fighting corruption to protect the poor.

Ray Kinsella — Field of Dreams (1989)

Ray is an Iowa corn farmer whose troubled relationship with his deceased father shapes the story. After hearing a mysterious voice, he builds a baseball field, welcomes returning players, seeks out Terrence Mann, and ultimately reunites with John as a young man, resolving his regret and restoring their bond.

Frank Farmer — The Bodyguard (1992)

Former Secret Service agent hired to protect music superstar Rachel Marron. Initially clashes with her over her perceived lack of danger awareness, but grows closer through shared danger. He ends their romantic affair to maintain professionalism, later sacrifices himself by taking a bullet for her at the Oscars, and remains vigilant for his next assignment.

Hayes Ellison — Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024)

Resourceful horse trader navigating frontier dangers and complex personal alliances.

Enzo — The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)

Enzo is Denny Swift's Golden Retriever and closest companion, adopted as a puppy after one of Denny's races. He observes and supports Denny's marriage, family life, legal crisis, and racing career, protects Zoë at Eve's request, and remains loyal through illness until his death and hoped-for reincarnation.

Career Overview

Kevin Costner has 180 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Horizon: An American Saga with 4 titles. Signature works include Man of Steel, The Untouchables, Hidden Figures. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
180
Birth Date
1955-01-18
Birth Place
Lynwood, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11930), public domain (CC0).