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Burt ReynoldsActor
Date of Birth: 11.02.1936
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds was an American actor, former one of the most successful and highly paid stars of Hollywood in the late 1970s. Today, this actor is very popular, bright, colorful and easily remembered. Just mention the name Reynolds and the titles of movies he starred in, such as "Smokey and the Bandit" (1977), "Rough Cut" (1980), "Malone" (1987), "Cop and a Half" (1988), and many others immediately come to mind. Reynolds himself is also easily remembered: a sturdy-built brunette with a mobile face, a cunning squint of dark eyes, a mischievous mustache, and a constant ironic smirk. Even now, on the eve of his approaching sixties, Reynolds is still in demand for roles as lovers, maintains an excellent athletic form, and has a legion of female fans. Perhaps his long-established image of a cheerful, open person with a rough sense of humor helps him greatly, concealing a kind heart beneath it. Even when Reynolds plays negative characters, he always endows them with a considerable amount of charm, making his "villains" often more attractive to the audience than their positive counterparts.
Early Life and Career
Reynolds entered the world of cinema relatively late. Initially, like many of his profession, he dreamed of becoming a theater actor. Starting from 1955, he performed in minor roles in various theater troupes on Broadway, where he did not achieve much success but gained necessary experience and made useful connections in the world of art. In the late fifties, he received an invitation to work in television and then tried his hand at the movies. His first roles in films such as "Angel Baby" (1961), "Armored Command" (1961), "Operation CIA" (1965), "Navajo Joe" (1966) went relatively unnoticed. However, his first premiere in the movie "Sam Whiskey" (1969) showed that American cinema had gained another talented actor. Reynolds never imitated anyone; he always strived to remain himself but carefully developed the character he had found. Belonging to the category of men described as "not handsome, but devilishly charming," Burt constantly and very successfully exploits his inherent qualities. Lively and highly mobile, this actor is perfect for action movie roles. Moreover, his characters can work not only with their hands and feet but also with their heads. Police officers and gangsters, swindlers and adventurers, spies and counter-spies - he played all of them during his long acting career! It is astonishing how he manages to maintain his charm and not bore the audience. Because, to be frank, Reynolds is quite monotonous, and practically from one film to another, he varies the same human type. However, perhaps, the main secret of his acting success lies in this "consistency." Yes, he is a hero of one type, but this is how the viewers remember and love him, and Burt does not rush to "change" himself. Besides, Reynolds has another "secret weapon." He is a talented comedic actor. His performing style always involves subtle humor and self-irony, which often rescued both the performer and the movies. Reynolds portrays his characters with a slight touch of "not taking it too seriously," allowing the audience to see the background and the conventionality of what is happening. That is why he became "his own" in comedy films such as "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex but Were Afraid to Ask" (1972), "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982), and others. Nevertheless, his element is adventure films, and there are few who can match him there, as his characters possess all the necessary qualities that, according to the audience, a hero and a real man should have.
Legacy and Death
On September 6, 2018, Burt Reynolds passed away. According to TMZ, the cause of death was a heart attack. His filmography includes movies such as "Navajo Joe" (1966), "Fade Out" (1968), "100 Rifles" (1969), "Impasse" (1969), "Shark!" (1969), "Waterhole #3" (1970), "Hunt to Kill" (1970), "Run, Simon, Run" (1970), "Shamus" (1973), "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing" (1973), "White Lightning" (1973), "The Longest Yard" (1974), "WW and the Dixie Dancekings" (1975), "At Long Last Love" (1975), "Lucky Lady" (1975), "Hustle" (1975), "Silent Movie" (1976), "Gator" (1976), "Nickelodeon" (1976), "Semi-Tough" (1977), "The End" (1978), "Hooper" (1978), "Starting Over" (1979), "Smokey and the Bandit II" (1980), "Sharky's Machine" (1981), "Paternity" (1981), "Sharky's Revenge" (1983), "Stick" (1985), "Heat" (1986), "Switching Channels" (1988), "Physical Evidence" (1989), "All Dogs Go to Heaven" (1989), "Breaking In" (1989), "B.L. Stryker: Ballet Nouveau" (1989), "Modern Love" (1990).
