
Birthday: February 11, 1936 (Aquarius)
Born In: Lansing, Michigan, United States
Burton Leon ‘Burt’ Reynolds, Jr. was an American actor, director, producer, voice artist, ex-restaurant owner, and an ex-sports team owner. He was born and brought up in Michigan. He went to the Palm Beach High School and Florida State University where he played college professional football and dreamt of pursuing it further but could not see it through as he suffered from serious injuries twice during his youth. He instead went to the Palm Beach Junior, thinking that he will follow his father’s profession. He got a scholarship to work at a theatre in New York. From there on he worked hard and featured in a series of plays, television shows, and movies. He was best known for his movies ‘Deliverance,’ 'Smokey and the Bandit,’ and ‘Boggie Nights.' Reynolds won an Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for the Academy Award for his supporting role in ‘Boggie Nights.' He was also honored with a star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame.' He was romantically linked with many actresses throughout his acting career and was married twice.
Also Known As: Burton Leon Reynolds Jr.
Died At Age: 82
Spouse/Ex-: Judy Carne (m. 1963–1965), Loni Anderson (m. 1988–1993)
father: Burton Milo Reynolds Sr.
mother: Fern H. Reynolds
children: Quinton Anderson Reynolds
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Burt Reynolds Actors
Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males
Died on: September 6, 2018
place of death: Jupiter, Florida, United States
Ancestry: Dutch American, British American
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
City: Lansing, Michigan
U.S. State: Michigan
education: Florida State University
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Awards
1998 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Boogie Nights (1997) |
1992 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Evening Shade (1990) |
1991 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Evening Shade (1990) |
1991 | Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series | Winner |
1984 | Favorite Motion Picture Actor | Winner |
1983 | Favorite Motion Picture Actor | Winner |
1983 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
1982 | Favorite Motion Picture Actor | Winner |
1982 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
1980 | Favorite Motion Picture Actor | Winner |
1979 | Favorite Motion Picture Actor | Winner |
1979 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
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