Kevin Costner

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Kevin Costner born?January 18, 1955
2. Where was Kevin Costner born?Lynwood, California, USA
3. What is the academy awards won?2 (Best Picture, Best Director for 'Dances With Wolves')
4. What is the golden globe awards won?3
5. Who is Kevin Costner?Kevin Costner is a famous movie star and filmmaker who acts and directs many popular films.
6. Which movie made Kevin Costner famous as a director?The movie "Dances With Wolves" made him famous as a director because he both directed and starred in it.

Filmmaker: An individual who conceives, directs, and produces films, often encompassing multiple roles in the production process.
Academy Awards (Oscars): Annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements across various categories.
Miniseries: A television program broadcast in a limited number of episodes, typically telling a self-contained story.
Western Epic: A grand-scale film set in the American West, often characterized by sweeping landscapes, historical themes, and heroic narratives.