Burt Reynolds Dies at 82: Remembering the Hollywood Icon of the 70s and 80s
Burt Reynolds, legendary actor of Smokey and the Bandit and Deliverance, dies at 82. A tribute to his legacy in film and pop culture.
Burt Reynolds was one of the most popular actors in cinema, drawing attention for his charisma. He became an icon during the 70s and 80s and brought thousands of people to the cinemas, being one of the biggest box office hits. Among his biggest hits are Deliverance (1972), Catch Me If You Can (1977) and Gator (1976). The actor was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Boogie Nights (1997), but did not win the award. However, he received the Golden Globe for Best Actor for the same film. Burt was born on February 11, 1936 in Michigan. Since he was a child, he became a standout athlete in school. It was only after suffering a car accident that he gave up his career as a professional player. He began his acting career in theater and later moved to television. It was only in 1961 that he made his film debut in The Devil in the Flesh (1961).
Burt was married twice and had only one son: Quinton A. Reynolds, adopted in 1988. The Michigan-born actor left us today, September 6, at the age of 82. The announcement was made by his agent.
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