Kevin Costner


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BirthDate
BirthPlace
01/17/1955
Lynwood, CA
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Was a pitcher on his high school baseball team only because that was the only position open.
The role of the President in Air Force One (1997) was written specifically for him, but he turned it down and the part went to Harrison Ford; also turned down the role of Bill in Quentin Tarant
Urged to pursue an acting career by Richard Burton during a chance meeting on a flight from Mexico.
First acting job was a 1974 Malibu beach cheapie titled Sizzle Beach, U.S.A., not (as usually reported) 1983's The Big Chill, where his scenes were left on the cutting-room floor.