William Morris Endeavor (W.M.E.) Agency

WME (short for William Morris Endeavor) is one of the largest and most influential talent agencies in the world. It represents a wide range of clients across the entertainment industry, including actors, musicians, athletes, writers, producers, directors, fashion models, and more.

WME is the original advocate for the world’s most extraordinary artists, content creators, and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television, and theater.

With over 125 years of experience, we work with clients across the full creative spectrum to diversify and grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape.

Overview

  • Name: William Morris Endeavor (WME)

  • Parent Company: Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.

  • Founded: WME was formed in 2009 after the merger of the William Morris Agency (founded in 1898) and Endeavor Talent Agency (founded in 1995).

  • Headquarters: Beverly Hills, California

🔹 Key Areas of Representation

  • Film & Television: Actors, directors, writers, and producers

  • Music: Touring musicians, bands, and composers

  • Sports: Via WME Sports and IMG, it represents athletes and sports media personalities, and also manages events and media rights

  • Fashion & Modeling: Through IMG Models

  • Books & Publishing: Authors and literary properties

  • Brand Partnerships: Connecting talent with advertising and sponsorship deals

  • Speaking Engagements: Through WME Speakers

WHO IS KEVIN COSTNER?

Kevin Costner is an award-winning American actor, director, producer, and musician. He is represented by WME (William Morris Endeavor), one of the world’s top talent agencies. Known for his roles in epic dramas and Westerns, Costner is also the frontman of the band Kevin Costner & Modern West.

🏆 Career Highlights

🎥 Film

  • Dances with Wolves (1990)
    Director, Producer, Actor
    ➤ Won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director
    ➤ Cemented his legacy as a filmmaker

  • The Bodyguard (1992)
    Starred alongside Whitney Houston
    ➤ Major commercial success
    ➤ Soundtrack became the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time

  • Field of Dreams (1989)
    ➤ Played Ray Kinsella
    ➤ Became an American classic
    ➤ Nominated for Best Picture

  • JFK (1991)
    ➤ Played Jim Garrison in Oliver Stone’s political thriller
    ➤ Critically acclaimed, multiple Oscar nominations

  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
    ➤ Global box office hit

  • Open Range (2003)
    ➤ Directed and starred in this Western
    ➤ Critically praised as a strong return to the genre

📺 Television

  • Yellowstone (2018–2023)
    ➤ Role: John Dutton
    ➤ Paramount Network’s most successful series
    ➤ Won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Drama (2023)
    ➤ Introduced Costner to a new generation of viewers

🎶 Music

  • Kevin Costner & Modern West
    ➤ Country-rock band
    ➤ Multiple albums released
    ➤ Frequently tours across the U.S. and internationally
    ➤ Themes reflect the American West and storytelling

🥇 Major Awards

  • Academy Awards (Oscars)
    ➤ Best Director – Dances with Wolves
    ➤ Best Picture – Dances with Wolves

  • Golden Globe Awards
    ➤ Best Actor – Hatfields & McCoys (TV Miniseries)
    ➤ Best Actor – Yellowstone (2023)

  • Primetime Emmy Award
    ➤ Outstanding Lead Actor – Hatfields & McCoys (2012)

  • Screen Actors Guild Awards
    ➤ Multiple nominations across film and television

🔎 Interesting Facts

  • Kevin is a passionate storyteller focused on the American frontier and historical drama.

  • He is involved in environmental and real estate ventures.

  • His most ambitious recent project is Horizon: An American Saga, a multi-part Western film that he is producing, directing, and starring in.

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