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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / American football player / screenwriter / film producer
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Deliverance | — | |
| Notable work | The Longest Yard | — | |
| Notable work | Smokey and the Bandit | — | |
| Notable work | The Cannonball Run | — | |
| Notable work | Boogie Nights | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Burt Reynolds born?
February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018.
Where is Burt Reynolds from?
Burt Reynolds is from Lansing, Michigan, United States.
What does Burt Reynolds do?
Burt Reynolds works as actor, singer, American football player, screenwriter, film producer.
What is Burt Reynolds known for?
Notable works include Deliverance, The Longest Yard, Smokey and the Bandit.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.