| Kevin Reynolds | |
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| Born | January 17, 1952 San Antonio, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
| Known for | Film director and screenwriter |
Kevin Hal Reynolds[1] (born January 17, 1952) is an American film director and screenwriter.
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Early life
Reynolds was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of former Baylor University President Herbert H. Reynolds.[2] He grew up in the small town of North East, Maryland. Upon completion of High School, he went on the join the Army as a Medic. He spent several years continuing his education at Cecil Community College and University of Maryland Univeristy College, where he received his B.S. in Fire Science. He went on to work at University of Maryland Medical Center, and returned to school to complete his M.B.A. with Loyola University.
Career
Reynolds enjoyed initial successes writing the Cold War cult hit Red Dawn in 1984 and writing and directing the Steven Spielberg-produced Fandango in 1985.
He began a long friendship with Kevin Costner at this time as his director in Fandango. Costner would again be his leading man in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves; he also advised Costner behind the scenes for the epic western Dances with Wolves--in particular the buffalo hunting scenes. They collaborated one final time for the post-apocalyptic film Waterworld (1995). Mid-way through filming, conflict led the two friends to sever ties and Reynolds walked away from filming; Reynolds was later quoted as having said of Costner: "Now Kevin gets to work with his favorite actor and director." Later, Reynolds and Costner reunited to record a commentary track for the extended special edition DVD of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and their polite, friendly interplay leaves the audience to wonder if they put their tumultuous experiences behind them.[original research?]
Reynolds next directed the Samuel L. Jackson vehicle and thriller One Eight Seven.
His most recent directorial efforts were two classical adaptations: The Count of Monte Cristo in 2001 and Tristan & Isolde in 2006.
Films written
Films directed
- Fandango (1985)
- The Beast (1988)
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- Rapa Nui (1994)
- Waterworld (1995)
- One Eight Seven (1997)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
- Tristan & Isolde (2006)
References
External links
- Kevin Reynolds (director) at the Internet Movie Database
- Interview with the Austin Chronicle
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