
Kevin Costner is best known for his work in Western films, beginning with Silverado in 1985. He gained even more recognition with Dances With Wolves (1990), which he both starred in and directed, earning him two Academy Awards. He continued to make Westerns throughout his career, including Wyatt Earp (1994) and Open Range (2003), the latter of which he also directed. From 2018 to 2024, he starred as rancher John Dutton in the television series Yellowstone. Most recently, he starred in and directed Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024), the first of a planned four-part series. Currently, another one of his Western films is gaining popularity.