5 Things You Didn't Know About Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner has been a box office draw for decades. The man can pretty much do anything. Manage to look cool in the horrific futuristic film Waterworld? Done. Romance Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard? Check. Show off his athletic skills in two baseball films, Field of Dreams and Bull Durham? You bet. Costner is an A-list star and one of the most beloved American actors in the past thirty years.Show more

Ever since Costner first reached movie star status after appearing in The Untouchables, he's gone on to star in a slew of successful films including Thirteen Days, The Upside of Anger, The Guardian, Wyatt Earp, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, JFK, Man of Steel, The Postman, and The Company Men. Costner has also had a successful TV career currently starring in the hit Paramount Network series Yellowstone and previously winning an Emmy Award for the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys.

1. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Costner has an estimated net worth of $250 million

Considering his lengthy career, this seems about right. Costner is a successful actor, director, and producer.

2. He was only 5' 2'' after high school graduation

Kevin Michael Costner might have been on the small side after graduating from Villa Park High School but he's now 6'1''. That means he grew nearly a foot in his 20s!

3. He really does all his own horseback riding on camera

Dances with Wolves, Silverado, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

4. He's the lead singer of his own band

The actor had always dreamed of being a musician, and with a little encouragement from his wife, he started Kevin Costner & Modern West band. He released a country-rock album, Untold Truths, in 2008, and their second album, Turn It On, was released in 2012. They even hit the road on a major European tour.

5. He grew up in California

Costner was raised by his parents Sharon Rae, a welfare worker, and William Costner, an electrician. He stayed close to home and attended California State University, Fullerton before packing his bags for Hollywood.

6. He dated supermodel Elle MacPherson

Costner was previously married to college girlfriend, Cindy Silva, with whom he had three children -- Annie, Lily, and Joe. Following his breakup with Cindy, Costner had a brief relationship with Bridget Rooney which resulted in another child, Liam. He then dated political activist Birgit Cunningham before living with MacPherson. But the superstar has been with his current wife, handbag designer Christine Baumgartner, since 2004.

7. He won two Academy Awards for Dances with Wolves

The 1991 western film earned Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director though Costner also earned a Best Actor nomination for his portrayal of Lt. John J. Dunbar from the novel of the same name.

8. He has a ranch in Aspen, Colorado

Costner actually married wife Christine on this very ranch where they frequently spend time. The couple has three children together Cayden, Hayes, and Grace.