Burt Reynolds

Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was a charismatic American actor and idol who rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s. He started his career as a stuntman and bit player in B Westerns and TV shows, including Gunsmoke, Hawk, and Dan August. His breakthrough role came in 1972's Deliverance, co-starring Jon Voight. He also starred in popular films like Smokey and the Bandit, The Longest Yard, and Boogie Nights, which earned him an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe.