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The Times of India
The Times of India
Entertainment
Arjun Pereira | etimes.in

Kevin Costner turns 68: A look at his best films and career

1/10 - Multi-talented personality

He is not only an actor, but also a producer, director and a musician.

He is not only an actor, but also a producer, director and a musician.

2/10 - Won several awards

He has won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

He has won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

3/10 - The Upside of Anger

In this film, the former baseball player who portrays the next-door neighbour and prospective love interest is played by Costner.

In this film, the former baseball player who portrays the next-door neighbour and prospective love interest is played by Costner.

4/10 - Silverado

High-spirited and even giddy, Silverado pits a band of misfit cowboys against an amoral sheriff and powerful businessman.

High-spirited and even giddy, Silverado pits a band of misfit cowboys against an amoral sheriff and powerful businessman.

5/10 - Hidden Figures

Costner played Al Harrison, a composite character based on real-life men in NASA.

Costner played Al Harrison, a composite character based on real-life men in NASA.

6/10 - Open Range

Open Range returns to give the old westerns new life.

Open Range returns to give the old westerns new life. In a suspenseful tale about a former gunslinger-turned-cowhand who battles dishonest lawmen, Kevin Costner takes the spotlight.

7/10 - A Perfect World

This is a high point in both Costner and Clint Eastwood’s filmmaking career.

This is a high point in both Costner and Clint Eastwood’s filmmaking career.

8/10 - Dances with Wolves

Costner plays Lieutenant John Dunbar, who is assigned to a remote Western civil war outpost, he befriends wolves and Native Americans, which makes him an outcast in the military.

Costner plays Lieutenant John Dunbar, who is assigned to a remote Western civil war outpost, he befriends wolves and Native Americans, which makes him an outcast in the military. Costner won two academy awards for this film.

9/10 - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

In this 1991 film, in which he plays Robin Hood, he was criticised for his performance, but nevertheless, it was a box office success.

In this 1991 film, in which he plays Robin Hood, he was criticised for his performance, but nevertheless, it was a box office success.

10/10 - As Producer

He is the co-producer of Waterworld and also acted in this post apocalyptic action film.

He is the co-producer of Waterworld and also acted in this post apocalyptic action film.

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