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Burt Reynolds Biography

Birth Name:Burton Leon Reynolds

Birth Place:Lansing, Michigan, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Casting director, Stunts

Fast Facts

In 1962, became the first non-comedic actor to guest-host "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson․"
Turned down the roles of John McClane in "Die Hard," Han Solo in "Star Wars IV: A New Hope," and even James Bond following Sean Connery’s departure from the franchise
Received the Best Buddy Lifetime Achievement Award for his "commitment to aiding and inspiring youth by supporting dramatic education and humanitarian causes․"
Briefly considered following his father’s steps into law enforcement, until a Junior College professor Burt has since called his "mentor" encouraged him to try out for a play
Enjoyed a prolific high school football career and received multiple scholarship offers and honors, but both an injury and a car accident during his time playing at Florida State University derailed his professional aspirations
Quote: "If you hold on to things long enough, they get back into style․․․like me․"
Both in real life and his most iconic roles, Burt’s mustache has become part of his signature look
Often plays rebellious but suave, likeable characters
At Florida State University, Burt roomed with famed college football analyst Lee Corso
Due to his popularity surrounding the success of "Smokey and the Bandit," was recognized by Pontiac as having helped boost Trans Am Sales by a reported 500 percent

Awards

1971Golden Globe-Best TV Actor - Drama: nominated
1971Bronze Wrangler-Fictional Television Drama: winner
1975Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1979Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1980Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1981Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1982Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1985Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1988Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
1989Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
1989Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1990Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
1991Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: winner
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1992Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1993Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1994Razzie Award-Worst Actor: winner
1996Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1997ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1997BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1997LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1997NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1997Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1997Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: winner
1997SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1997STFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1998Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
1998BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1998CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1998DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1998FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
1998Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1998NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1998OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Drama: winner
1999Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Male Hairstyle: nominated
2002Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2002Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2006Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2009Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2018Felix-Best Supporting Actor: nominated