How Many Baseball Movies Was Kevin Costner In?
Did you know that Kevin Costner was in 3 baseball movies? Here’s a list of all the baseball movies Kevin Costner has been in.
Introduction
Kevin Costner is an American actor, director, producer, singer, and former competitive bodybuilder. He has won two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Costner’s films include The Untouchables (1987), Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), Dances with Wolves (1990), JFK (1991), The Bodyguard (1992), Tin Cup (1996), Message in a Bottle (1999), Open Range (2003), and Draft Day (2014).
Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams is a 1989 American fantasy-drama sports film directed by Phil Alden Robinson, who also wrote the screenplay, from a story by W. P. Kinsella adaptation. It stars Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta and Burt Lancaster in his final film role. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, including for Best Picture; winning Best Original Score for Alan Silvestri’s music.
For Love of the Game
In the grand tradition of baseball movies, “For Love of the Game” features Kevin Costner as an aging ballplayer who’s trying to hold on to his game for one last shot at glory. The film co-stars Kelly Preston and John C. Reilly, and was directed by Sam Raimi.
The Upside of Anger
The Upside of Anger is a 2005 American sports comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Binder, and produced by Binder and Bruce Davey. The film stars Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell, Alicia Witt, Evan Rachel Wood, Dane Cook, and Mike Binder himself. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor (Costner).
Conclusion
In conclusion, Kevin Costner was in eight baseball movies. This list includes Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, For Love of the Game, and The Scout.
