Kevin Costnerhas starred in some incredibly beloved movies, includingDances With Wolves,The Bodyguard, andWaterworld.
He began taking acting lessons in the early 1970s while taking business classes at California State University.
But following theBP oil spillin the Gulf of Mexico back in 2010, everyone’s attention suddenly shifted.

Costner managed to arrange a $52 million deal with BP.
Costner appeared onGood Morning Americato explain why he wanted to help.
However, BP ended up not using Costner’s machines after all.
