Kevin Costner on His First Job, Growing Up in Compton & His Wife

Kevin talks about his recent induction into the Hall of Great Western Performers, growing up in Compton, his first job, and he shares a great video of his wife catching a fish with her bare hands.




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Kevin Costner on His First Job, Growing Up in Compton & His Wife

[AllenHanPR]

Met him one time with his family and recognized him in a huge crowd with his sunglasses on and he saw me, but I didn't want to expose him. He walked up to me and shook my hand and tipped his sunglasses just enough to look me in the eyes and say "Thank you for not exposing me" and shook my hand.

[AudreyMealiff]

More handsome than ever, a gentleman and still has that cheeky laugh- wonderful.

[chrismark]

I just came here to hear Kevin Costner talk about Compton, did you?

[viktorcheng]

Dance with Wolves, The Untouchables, The Bodyguard, and Field of Dreams. Kevin Costner is a legend 👍🏻☝️🙏🏻

[michelerivera]

I was an Executive Assistant for a utility company and worked for Mr. Costner (Kevin’s Dad). I was about 20 years old and maybe Kevin was 25. He came in to see his Dad before he was a movie star. Man, every girl in the office was speechless with mouth’s open. He was gorgeous. The sweetest guy ever and raised well by wonderful parents. His Dad was a very handsome older man (from my 20 year old perspective). He was a class act. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[cassidyrichison]

Such a handsome and distinguished man- he will always be a good looking man

[aug_mali]

Damn, Bob Odenkirk ages like fine wine.

[KharisB.A]

I've appreciated Kevin Costner's amazing talent since the old Robin Hood. It was my favourite movie growing up..

[sonofthunder]

I hit the like button before the interview...this is one of my favorite actors

[monicaheredia]

Mr. Costner is a legend, a legend that is getting better and better with age

[MrAshwijshenoy]

WoW. This guy is a Legend. One talk to him and you know why these guys appeal so much more to the Hollywood audience.

[dorothybrasch]

You know that kindergarten sharing story is the best I have ever heard. Hillarious!

[marcusvillamar]

I once met Kevin Costner at a McDonalds in the mid nineties. I asked him for an autograph but because he was with his kids he'd prefer a handshake instead. A nice guy indeed.

[UserInterface]

Who here clicked cause they read "Kevin Costner growing up in Compton?"

[MrVikingsandra]

Omg. I love Kevin Costner! Bring him back already!!

[ArjunKumar-rwqd]

-"hey, you aren't Kevin Costner!"
- " I was last night."

[DeislerFCB]

kevin costner one of the last true movie stars, i loved season 1 cant wait

[merickful]

Deserves it! Thank you Mr. Costner for sharing your talent with the world. Your films are an integral part of me and I'm sure many many others. Waterworld holds a special place in my heart.

[skyguy]

You could tell he understood the Eazy E reference😅ma man!✌😆

[mimilee]

The bodyguard my all time favourite film ever.💖😊