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Kevin Reynolds(I)

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Kevin Reynolds
Raised as an Air Force brat, Kevin Reynolds' love for cinema inspired him to forsake his law school degree and move to Los Angeles to enroll in the University of Southern California's legendary film school. Reynolds' graduate thesis film "Proof" became the basis for "Fandango" starring Kevin Costner and was produced by Steve Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment as one of its first productions. During his time at USC, Reynolds also wrote the Cold War cult hit "Red Dawn," which John Milius directed.

Reynolds also directed "The Beast," "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," "Rapa Nui," "Waterworld," "The Count of Monte Cristo," "Tristan + Isolde," and "One Eight Seven," as well as the "You Gotta Believe Me" episode of Spielberg's anthology television series, "Amazing Stories."

Most recently, Reynolds directed 'Hatfields & McCoys' for History Channel and Sony Pictures Television.
BornJanuary 17, 1952
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BornJanuary 17, 1952
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995)
    Waterworld
    6.3
    • Director(directed by)
    • 1995
    Samuel L. Jackson and Clifton Collins Jr. in One Eight Seven (1997)
    One Eight Seven
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1997
    Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1991
    Jim Caviezel in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
    The Count of Monte Cristo
    7.7
    • Director
    • 2002

    Credits

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      • Pre-production



    • Joseph Fiennes in Risen (2016)
      Risen
      6.3
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton in Hatfields & McCoys (2012)
      Hatfields & McCoys
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2012
    • George Lucas, Robert Zemeckis, and Shawn Levy in Reel Talent (2007)
      Reel Talent
      4.9
      • Director
      • 2007
    • James Franco and Sophia Myles in Tristan + Isolde (2006)
      Tristan + Isolde
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2006
    • World Premiere of the Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
      World Premiere of the Count of Monte Cristo
      • Director
      • 2002
    • Jim Caviezel in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
      The Count of Monte Cristo
      7.7
      • Director
      • 2002
    • Samuel L. Jackson and Clifton Collins Jr. in One Eight Seven (1997)
      One Eight Seven
      6.6
      • Director
      • 1997
    • Kevin Costner in Waterworld (1995)
      Waterworld
      6.3
      • Director (directed by)
      • 1995
    • Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
      Rapa Nui
      6.4
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
      Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
      6.9
      • Director
      • 1991
    • The Beast of War (1988)
      The Beast of War
      7.3
      • Director
      • 1988
    • Kevin Costner, Harvey Keitel, Charlie Sheen, Christopher Lloyd, and John Lithgow in Amazing Stories (1985)
      Amazing Stories
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1986
    • Fandango (1985)
      Fandango
      6.7
      • Director
      • 1985
    • Richard Burns, Clifford Martin III, Mark Schwarz, and Reese Lane in Proof (1980)
      Proof
      7.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 1980

    Writer



    • Joseph Fiennes in Risen (2016)
      Risen
      6.3
      • screenplay
      • 2016
    • Josh Peck, Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, and Adrianne Palicki in Red Dawn (2012)
      Red Dawn
      5.3
      • story (1984 screenplay)
      • 2012
    • Jason Scott Lee, Sandrine Holt, and Esai Morales in Rapa Nui (1994)
      Rapa Nui
      6.4
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1994
    • Fandango (1985)
      Fandango
      6.7
      • written by
      • 1985
    • Red Dawn (1984)
      Red Dawn
      6.3
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1984
    • Richard Burns, Clifford Martin III, Mark Schwarz, and Reese Lane in Proof (1980)
      Proof
      7.5
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1980

    Second Unit or Assistant Director



    • Kevin Bacon and Sean Astin in White Water Summer (1987)
      White Water Summer
      6.2
      • second unit director
      • 1987

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    • Born
      • January 17, 1952
      • San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Parents
      • Herbert Reynolds
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      • 1 Biographical Movie
      • 2 Interviews
      • 2 Articles

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    • Trivia
      His credit of thanks for 'Dances With Wolves' was for helping with the direction of the buffalo stampede sequence.
    • Quotes
      Kevin Costner should only act in movies he directs. That way, he can work with his favorite actor and director.
    • Trademark
        Often works with Kevin Costner

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    • How old is Kevin Reynolds?
      73 years old
    • When was Kevin Reynolds born?
      January 17, 1952
    • Where was Kevin Reynolds born?
      San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • What is Kevin Reynolds's birth name?
      Kevin Hal Reynolds
    • What is Kevin Reynolds known for?
      Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Waterworld, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Risen

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