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Born on February 11, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, United States, Burt Reynolds was an actor, singer and American football player. Death is recorded on September 6, 2018, at the age of 82. Burt Reynolds studied at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School and Florida State University. Recorded honors include Florida Artists Hall of Fame, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Award and 2 more. Notable works include Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit.
My Take
I have such a soft spot for Burt Reynolds, the closest thing the '70s had to a movie star you'd actually want to share a beer with. That mustache, that easy grin, that "I know exactly how charming I am" twinkle, the man basically invented a whole vibe. I love that he could go dead serious in Deliverance, then turn around and make Smokey and the Bandit feel like the best road trip you never took. And honestly, his Boogie Nights comeback floored me, proof there was always a real actor under all that swagger. He didn't always pick the smartest scripts, but he never once looked like he wasn't having a blast, and that warmth is exactly why I still grin whenever he shows up onscreen.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Burt Reynolds
- Name (Japanese)
- バート・レイノルズ
- Reading
- ばーと・れいのるず
- Born
- February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018
- Origin
- Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / American football player / screenwriter / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
- University
- Florida State University
Awards & achievements
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame
- Golden Globe Awards
- Emmy Award
- 1991 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Deliverance |
| Notable work | The Longest Yard |
| Notable work | Smokey and the Bandit |
| Notable work | The Cannonball Run |
| Notable work | Boogie Nights |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.burtreynolds.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt%20Reynolds
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q202148
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Burt Reynolds born?
Born February 11, 1936.
When did Burt Reynolds die?
Died September 6, 2018, aged 82.
Where was Burt Reynolds from?
Burt Reynolds was from Lansing, Michigan, United States.
What did Burt Reynolds do?
Burt Reynolds worked as actor, singer, American football player, screenwriter, film producer.
What was Burt Reynolds known for?
Notable works include Deliverance, The Longest Yard, Smokey and the Bandit.
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