History Creator / BurtReynolds

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Reynolds married and divorced twice, with actresses Judy Carne and Loni Anderson. He had high-profile relations with the likes of Creator/DinahShore and Creator/SallyFields.

Reynolds was set to star as George Spahn in Creator/QuentinTarantino's ''Film/OnceUponATimeInHollywood'', but passed away at age 82 from cardiac arrest on September 6, 2018, before his part could be filmed.

Born in Lansing, Michigan, Reynolds began his acting career in the late '50s, mostly appearing in B movies and on television programs (including ''Series/{{Gunsmoke}}'', where he was a semi-regular as mixed-race blacksmith Quint Asper). He was propelled to the A-list with his role as Lewis Medlock in the acclaimed 1970 film ''Film/{{Deliverance}}''. His position among the most bankable stars in Hollywood was secured a few years later when he was cast as the leading man in ''Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit'', which went on to become a trilogy and made him a staple of pop culture. He even tried his hand as a CountryMusic singer, although that didn't work out.

Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds (February 11, 1936 - September 6, 2018) was an American actor, director and producer known for his many television and movie roles.

Reynolds passed away at age 82 from cardiac arrest on September 6, 2018.

He reportedly passed away from cardiac arrest on September 6, 2018.

Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds (born February 11, 1936) is an American actor, director and producer known for his many television and movie roles.

Well-known for having a sense of humor about himself, he has remained active in recent years by returning to comedic television work, such as his voice acting in ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'', ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'', and voicing an AdamWesting version of himself in ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird''. In 2017, now in his 80s, he starred in ''Film/TheLastMovieStar'' in which he played an elderly film star; the production contained a number of ActorAllusion moments, including a glimpse at his Cosmo centerfold.

->''"Burt [[PrecisionFStrike fucking]] Reynolds?!"''\\
-- '''[[VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird The Leader of the Third Street Saints]]''' {{fanboy}}ing/{{fangirl}}ing over him

Well-known for having a sense of humor about himself, he has remained active in recent years by returning to comedic television work, such as his voice acting in ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'', ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'', and voicing an AdamWesting version of himself in ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird''.

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Born in Lansing, Michigan, Reynolds began his acting career in the late '50s, mostly appearing in B movies and on television programs (including ''Series/{{Gunsmoke}}'', where he was a semi-regular as mixed-race blacksmith Quint Asper). He was propelled to the A-list with his role as Lewis Medlock in the acclaimed 1970 film ''Film/{{Deliverance}}''. His position among the most bankable stars in Hollywood was secured a few years later when he was cast as the leading man in ''Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit'', which went on to become a trilogy and made him a staple of pop culture. He even tried his hand at singing, although that didn't work out.

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Born in Lansing, Michigan, Reynolds began his acting career in the late '50s, mostly appearing in B movies and on television programs (including ''Series/{{Gunsmoke}}'', where he was a semi-regular as mixed-race blacksmith Quint Asper). He was propelled to the A-list with his role as Lewis Medlock in the acclaimed 1970 film ''Film/{{Deliverance}}''. His position among the most bankable stars in Hollywood was secured a few years later when he was cast as the leading man in ''Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit'', which went on to become a trilogy and made him a staple of pop culture.

Reynolds' career took a downward turn in the '80s after a combination of financial and marital troubles and roles in under-performing film, leading to his taking a break from the big screen and returning to his television roots. A starring role in the hit '90s sitcom ''Evening Shade'' earned him an Emmy for Best Actor. He went on to win a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and an Oscar nomination in 1997 when he played adult filmmaker mogul Jack Horner in ''Film/BoogieNights''. He also co-produced the '80s game show ''Series/WinLoseOrDraw'' with host [[Series/{{Tattletales}} Bert]] [[Series/{{Password}} Convy]], [[Series/BreakTheBank1985 Kline &]] [[Series/StrikeItLucky Friends]] and Creator/{{Disney}}, as the show was modeled after game nights he had at his house (the set was even designed like his living room).

Reynolds' career took a downward turn in the '80s after a combination of financial and marital troubles and roles in under-performing film, leading to his taking a break from the big screen and returning to his television roots. A starring role in the hit '90s sitcom ''Evening Shade'' earned him an Emmy for Best Actor. He went on to win a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and an Oscar nomination in 1997 when he played adult filmmaker mogul Jack Horner in ''Film/BoogieNights''. He also co-produced the '80s game show ''Series/WinLoseOrDraw'' with host Bert Convy and Creator/{{Disney}}, as the show was modeled after game nights he had at his house (the set was even designed like his living room).

Well-known for having a sense of humor about himself, he has remained active in recent years by returning to comedic television work, such as his voice acting in ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'', ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}'', and vocing an AdamWesting version of himself in ''VideoGame/SaintsRowTheThird''

* ''Film/TheLongestYard'' (1974)

Well-known for having a sense of humor about himself, he has remained active in recent years by returning to comedic television work, such as his voice acting in ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'', ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}''.

!!Filmography:

* ''White Lightning'' (1973)
** ''Gator'' (1976)

* ''Film/TheEnd'' (1978)
* ''Film/{{Hooper}}'' (1978)
* ''Film/StartingOver'' (1979)

* ''Film/SharkysMachine'' (1981)

* ''Film/BestFriends'' (1982)
* ''Film/StrokerAce'' (1983)

* ''Film/CityHeat'' (1984)
* ''Film/{{Stick}}'' (1985)
* ''Film/SwitchingChannels'' (1988)

* ''Series/EveningShade'' (1990-1994)

* ''Film/MysteryAlaska'' (1999)

Reynolds' career took a turn after a combination of financial and marital troubles and roles in under-performing film, leading to his taking a break from the big screen and returning to his television roots. A starring role in the hit '90s sitcom ''Evening Shade'' earned him an Emmy for Best Actor. He went on to win a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and an Oscar nomination in 1997 when he played adult filmmaker mogul Jack Horner in ''Film/BoogieNights''. He also co-produced the '80s game show ''Series/WinLoseOrDraw'' with host Bert Convy and Creator/{{Disney}}, as the show was modeled after game nights he had at his house (the set was even designed like his living room).

* ''Film/{{White Lightning}}'' (1973)

Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds (February 11, 1936-Present) was born in Lansing, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, director and producer known for his many television and movie roles.

In 1972, Reynolds was propelled to the A-list for his role as Lewis Medlock in the acclaimed film ''Film/{{Deliverance}}''. His position among the stars of Hollywood was secured a few years later when he was cast as the leading man in ''Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit'', which went on to become a trilogy and made him a staple of pop culture.

His career took a turn after a combination of financial and marital troubles and roles in under-performing films until taking a break from the big screen and returning to his television roots. The hit 90s sitcom ''Evening Shade'' earned him an Emmy for Best Actor. He went on to win a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and an Oscar nomination in 1997 when he played adult filmmaker mogul Jack Horner in ''Film/BoogieNights''. He also co-produced the 80s game show ''Series/WinLoseOrDraw'' with host Bert Convy and Creator/{{Disney}}, as the show was modeled after game nights he had at his house (the set was even designed like his living room).

** ''Cannonball Run II'' (1984)

His career took a turn after a combination of financial and marital troubles and roles in under-performing films until taking a break from the big screen and returning to his television roots. The hit 90s sitcom ''Evening Shade'' earned him an Emmy for Best Actor. He went on to win a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture and an Oscar nomination in 1997 when he played adult filmmaker mogul Jack Horner in ''Film/BoogieNights''.

* ''Film/InTheNameOfTheKing'' (2007)

Well-known for having a sense of humor about himself, he has remained active in recent years by returning to comedic television work, such as his voice acting in ''WesternAnimation/RobotChicken'', ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Archer}}''.