Bill Costner married Sharon Rae Tedrick on August 5, 1949. His wife Sharon Costner worked as a welfare worker. The couple had three children together: Kevin Costner, Dan Costner, and Mark Costner. Sadly, his partner Sharon passed away on June 28, 1998. The couple enjoyed the fame of being the parents of Kevin Costner.
Children & GrandKids
Kevin Costner, the couple’s eldest son, would go on to become a famous actor, producer, and director in Hollywood. On the other hand, Bill’s son Daniel Craig Costner (Dan) is a successful businessman. In addition, his son named Mark Douglas Costner died after few days after his birth.
The Costner family was known for their close relationship, and Bill played a significant role in his son’s life and career. When Kevin was young, Bill would take him on hunting and fishing trips, which later influenced Kevin’s love for nature and the Western genre. According to Kevin, his father’s story helped him get into character, especially for his role in the television series Yellowstone.
Bill and Sharon’s son Kevin married his first wife, Cindy Silva, in 1978. His grandkids are Annie, Lily, and Joe. After that, Kevin went on to marry his current wife, Christine Baumgartner. They have three children together named Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Like his son, his grandkids also worked in the film industry.
Who is his son Kevin Costner?
Kevin Costner’s early acting career was marked by small roles in movies and TV shows. He appeared in films such as “Malibu Hot Summer” (1981) and “The Big Chill” (1983), and TV series such as “The A-Team” (1983) and “Amazing Stories” (1985). However, his breakthrough role came in 1987 with the films “The Untouchables” and “No Way Out,” which established him as a leading man in Hollywood.
Kevin Costner’s subsequent films, including “Field of Dreams” (1989), “Dances with Wolves” (1990), and “The Bodyguard” (1992), cemented his status as a major Hollywood star. He also ventured into directing with the films “Dances with Wolves” and “Open Range” (2003).
