How many films has Kevin Costner appeared in? Actor's complete filmography explored as he pays tribute to late Graham Greene

Kevin Costner pays tribute to Graham Greene (Getty via Soap Central CMS - Resized on Canva)
Kevin Costner pays tribute to Graham Greene (Getty via Soap Central CMS - Resized on Canva)

Kevin Costner has appeared in more than 50 films throughout his career as an actor. Coster began acting in 1978, but started gaining popularity after taking on roles in films such as The Untouchables, Bull Durham, JFK, The Bodyguard, and more. Kevin has worked with many big names in the industry, and one of them was Graham Greene.

Kevin Costner and Graham Greene appeared together in the 1990 Western film, Dances With Wolves. Costner played the role of Lt. John J. Dunbar, while Greene played Kicking Bird.

Graham Greene passed away on September 1 at the age of 73, after battling an illness for a long time. Kevin Costner took to Instagram to pay tribute to the late actor. He posted a clip from Dances With Wolves, and wrote in the caption:

"A few things come to mind when I think of Graham Greene and our time together on Dances With Wolves. I think of how willing he was to learn the Lakota language. I think of my joy when I heard that his work on the film was recognized with an @theacademy Awards nomination."

Referring to the clip he posted, Kevin Costner said:

"And I think of this scene in particular, when he was able to establish so much about the relationship between Dunbar and the natives with so few words. He was a master at work and a wonderful human being. I’m grateful to have been witness to this part of his lasting legacy. Rest in peace, Graham."

Keep reading to learn all about Kevin Costner's filmography.


Kevin Costner's complete filmography

Kevin Costner has been working in the film industry for almost five decades. Over the years, he has starred in some of the most popular films. He also appeared in a few television shows and even produced a couple of films.


Film

These are all the films Kevin Costner has appeared in, including his roles, and the year the films were released.

  • Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. - John Logan (1981)
  • Chasing Dreams - Ed (1982)
  • Night Shift - Frat Boy #1 (1982)
  • Frances - Luther Adler (1982)
  • Stacy's Knights - Will Bonner (1983)
  • Table for Five - Newlywed Husband (1983)
  • Testament - Phil Pitkin (1983)
  • The Big Chill - Alex Marshall (1983)
  • Shadows Run Black - Jimmy Scott (1984)
  • Fandango - Gardner Barnes (1985)
  • Silverado - Jake (1985)
  • American Flyers - Marcus Sommers (1985)
  • The Untouchables - Treasury Agent Eliot Ness (1987)
  • No Way Out - Lt. Cmdr. Tom Farrell (1987)
  • Bull Durham - Crash Davis (1988)
  • Field of Dreams - Ray Kinsella (1989)
  • The Gunrunner - Ted Beaubien (1989)
  • Revenge - Michael "Jay" Cochran, also producer (1990)
  • Dances with Wolves - Lt. John J. Dunbar, also director, producer (1990)
  • Madonna: Truth or Dare - Himself (1991)
  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - Robin Hood, also producer (1991)
  • JFK - District Attorney Jim Garrison (1991)
  • The Bodyguard - Frank Farmer, also producer (1992)
  • A Perfect World - Robert "Butch" Haynes (1993)
  • A Century of Cinema - Himself (1994)
  • Wyatt Earp - Wyatt Earp, also producer (1994)
  • The War - Stephen Simmons (1994)
  • Waterworld - Mariner, also producer (1995)
  • Tin Cup - Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy (1996)
  • Sean Connery: An Intimate Portrait - Himself (1997)
  • The Postman - The Postman, also director, producer (1997)
  • Message in a Bottle - Garret Blake, also producer (1999)
  • For Love of the Game - Billy Chapel (1999)
  • Play It to the Bone - Ringside Fan (1999)
  • Thirteen Days - Kenny O’Donnell, also producer (2000)
  • 3000 Miles to Graceland - Thomas J. Murphy (2001)
  • Dragonfly - Joe Darrow (2002)
  • Open Range - Charley Waite, also director, producer (2003)
  • The Upside of Anger - Denny Davies (2005)
  • Rumor Has It - Beau Burroughs (2005)
  • The Guardian - Ben Randall (2006)
  • Mr. Brooks - Earl Brooks, also producer (2007)
  • Swing Vote - Bud Johnson (2008)
  • The New Daughter - John James (2009)
  • The Company Men - Jack Dolan (2010)
  • Field of Dreams 2: Lockout - Iowa Farmer’s Dad (2011)
  • Man of Steel - Jonathan Kent (2013)
  • Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - Cmdr. Thomas Harper (2014)
  • 3 Days to Kill - Ethan Renner (2014)
  • Draft Day - Sonny Weaver Jr. (2014)
  • The Man Who Saved the World - Himself (2014)
  • Black or White - Elliot Anderson, also producer (2014)
  • Hollywood Banker - Himself (2014)
  • McFarland, USA - Coach Jim White (2015)
  • Fastball - Narrator (2015)
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Jonathan Kent (2016)
  • Criminal - Jericho Stewart (2016)
  • Hidden Figures - Al Harrison (2016)
  • Molly’s Game - Larry Bloom (2017)
  • Whitney - Himself (2018)
  • The Highwaymen - Frank Hamer (2019)
  • The Art of Racing in the Rain - Enzo (voice) (2019)
  • Let Him Go - George Blackledge, also producer (2020)
  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League - Jonathan Kent (2021)
  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 - Hayes Ellison, also director, producer, writer (2024)
  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 (2024)
  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 3 - also director, producer, writer (TBA)
  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 4 (TBA)

Television

Here are some of the television roles Kevin Costner has appeared in over the years.

  • Amazing Stories - Captain, episode: "The Mission" (1985)
  • The Earth Day Special - Bartender (1990)
  • Oliver Stone: Inside Out - Himself (1992)
  • 500 Nations - Presenter, Host, 8-part documentary (1995)
  • Hatfields & McCoys - Devil Anse Hatfield, also producer (2012)
  • Billy the Kid: New Evidence - Narrator (2015)
  • Yellowstone - John Dutton, (2018 - 2024)

Producer

Kevin Costner has produced or contributed to at least 20 films. Have a look at the titles below.

  • Revenge - Executive producer (1990)
  • Dances With Wolves (1990)
  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - Uncredited producer (1991)
  • The Bodyguard (1992)
  • Rapa Nui (1994)
  • Wyatt Earp (1994)
  • Waterworld (1995)
  • The Postman (1997)
  • Message in a Bottle (1999)
  • Thirteen Days (2000)
  • Open Range (2003)
  • Mr. Brooks (2007)
  • Swing Vote (2008)
  • Hatfields & McCoys (2012)
  • Black or White (2014)
  • Yellowstone - Executive producer (2018)
  • Let Him Go (2020)
  • Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)
  • Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 - Post-production (2024)
  • Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 3 - TBA

Kevin Costner is a star in Hollywood, thanks to his versatile acting capability and contribution to the industry as a producer. In his most recent Instagram post, he has paid tribute to former co-star, Graham Greene, with whom he shared the screen in Dances With Wolves.

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Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam