Bio: Burt Reynolds (born Burton Leon Reynolds on February 11, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan) is an American actor and director. He started his career in the theater, making his Broadway debut in Look, We’ve Come Through. Burt got his big acting break in NBC’s Riverboat from 1959-60, and went on to make appearances in several television shows throughout the early 1960’s. His film debut was in 1961’s Angel Baby, and from there, he went on to star in some low-budget films. In 1972, Burt landed his breakout role in Deliverance, and continued as successful career in film. More recently, he’s been seen in a re-make of The Longest Yard, and a film re-make of The Dukes Of Hazzard. Burt has won two Golden Globe awards: Best Actor In A TV Series Musical Or Comedy for Evening Shade and Best Supporting Actor — Motion Picture for Boogie Nights.
Best Known For:
Burt his best known for his roles in movies like Deliverance, Boogie Nights, The Longest Yard and more.
Personal Life:
Burt has had many romantic relationship in Hollywood, with stars including Sally Field, Dinah Shore and Lucie Arnaz. He married Judy Carne in 1963, but they divorced two years later. From 1988-1993, he was married to Loni Anderson, and together they have one adopted son. Burt also dated Kate Edelman Johnson from 2003-2005. On Sept 6, 2018, Burt died after going into cardiac arrest. He was 82.
The SAG Awards took time out from handing out trophies to honor stars we’ve lost in 2018, and fans are calling it the ‘best’ In Memoriam segment they’ve ever seen.
The death of Burt Reynolds has left his family heartbroken, but is his son in for another shock? The Hollywood icon left his only child out of his will — but there’s a good reason for that!
Kate Hudson, Reba McEntire and more celebs were quick to turn to social media to pay tribute to Burt Reynolds, following the news of his death. His ex-wife, Loni Anderson, also spoke out.
The frantic 911 call about Burt Reynolds’ heart attack prior to his death has been released where a man described the actor as having chest pains, trouble breathing and cold sweats. Listen to it here.
They were the hottest couple of their time, and after the passing of Burt Reynolds on Sept. 6, Sally Field released a touching message remembering her ex and co-star as only she could.
Although we are deeply saddened by the death of Burt Reynolds, we will never forget the incredible actor! Join us in taking a look at the legacy he left behind.