Daisy
Kevin Costner had a dog named Daisy that was a white Labrador. She made headlines in 2010 when she took a flight (via private jet) with Costner from California to Edmonton in Canada. This was to transport rescue dogs that were in California shelters who were facing euthanization. Serious wildfires in California at the time also put pressure on the fate of these dogs. Costner and Daisy worked with The Orange Dog Rescue to help find forever homes in Canada. They took 50 dogs on the first flight, then over 100 on their second flight. And the pilot even adopted one! Costner also had a second white lab at the time named Jewel.
When this plane is operating at its best, it’s not just taking people around the world, it’s hauling animals. [It’s] essentially an exchange of animals that were going to be euthanized. Instead of having that happen, they are now making their way to Canada, having a second chance at life. “[The charity] spoke to my heart. The last dog that we saved… in two hours was going to be euthanized, and believe it or not, before we made it to Canada, the pilot adopted the dog. I think the first trip took 50-plus dogs, the second trip I think took 115 dogs all on this plane, so you can imagine this luxury, five-star piece of transportation just filled with animals that are going to get a second chance at life.
Kevin Costner, Entertainment Tonight, 2010
Wyatt
Kevin Costner has had about eight or nine dogs, with his favourite dog named Wyatt. Costner said, “I have rascal dogs, I have dogs who are mean as hell and get me in as much trouble as I could possibly get and then you end up having a dog of a lifetime. Out of all the dogs I had, 8 or 9 dogs and his name is Wyatt and my daughter coined the phrase for me which is a dog of a lifetime.
Enzo
Kevin Costner played the voice of Enzo, a golden retriever that starred in the 2019 film The Art of Racing in the Rain, alongside Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried.
Bobby
In February 2024, Kevin Costner adopted a white Labrador puppy, who he ended up naming Bobby.
Kevin Costner
Birthday
January 18, 1955 (69)
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Kevin Michael Costner, an American actor, filmmaker, and musician, has carved a notable path in the entertainment industry since his debut in the late 1970s. Costner’s career skyrocketed with a series of critically acclaimed films in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in films such as The Untouchables (1987), Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), JFK (1991), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), and The Bodyguard (1992). His portrayal of Eliot Ness in The Untouchables, alongside stars like Sean Connery and Robert De Niro, marked his first big-budget leading role and garnered significant praise.
Costner’s directorial debut in the western epic Dances with Wolves (1990), a project he also starred in and produced, was a monumental achievement. The film won two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director, among others, and was a financial triumph, earning over $400 million.
His filmography is diverse, including notable films like Silverado (1985), No Way Out (1987), Tin Cup (1996), Message in a Bottle (1999), For Love of the Game (1999), and Open Range (2003). Costner also explored various genres, from romantic comedies to political thrillers, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
On television, Costner made a significant impact with his portrayal of Devil Anse Hatfield in the miniseries Hatfields & McCoys (2012), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. Since 2018, he has starred as John Dutton in the neo-Western drama series Yellowstone, a role that brought him further acclaim and recognition.
Throughout his career, Costner has collaborated with many renowned actors and filmmakers. His work with Sean Connery, Andy Garcia, Robert De Niro in The Untouchables, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham, and his engagement with directors like Brian De Palma and Oliver Stone in JFK, have been some of the highlights of his career.
Costner’s contributions to cinema have been acknowledged with various awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
