Burt Reynolds' bio: net worth, height, children, and cause of death
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Who is BURT REYNOLDS? He was a famous American actor, director and producer remembered for his role in the famous movie Deliverance. Find out more about him.
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The film industry is challenging for anyone to live and thrive in because being in front of the cameras takes away one's privacy and peace of mind. You cannot talk about legends in the Hollywood industry without mentioning famous actor Burt Reynolds. He is best recognized for appearing in over 100 movies and television series.

Burt Reynolds was an American actor, voiceover artist, director, and producer remembered for his various acting roles. He started his acting career in 1958 when he first appeared in a television series titled Flight. Unfortunately, Hollywood lost him when he died of a heart attack in 2018. Take a look at his biography for more details about his life.

Burt Reynolds' profile summary

Full name Burton Leon Reynolds Jr.GenderMaleDate of birth11 February 1936Died on6 September 2018Age at time of death82 yearsZodiac signAquariusPlace of birthLansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USAPlace of deathJupiter, Florida, USANationality AmericanEthnicity MixedReligion ChristianitySexuality StraightHeight5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)Weight79 kilograms (174 pounds)Hair colourGrayEye colourDark brownFather Burton Milo Reynolds Sr.MotherFern H. ReynoldsRelationship statusDivorcedEx-wivesLoni Anderson, Judy CarneChildrenQuinton A. ReynoldsEducationPalm Beach High School, Florida State UniversityProfessionActor, voice star, director, businessmanNet worth$3 million

Burt Reynolds' biography

The famous actor was born on 11 February 1936 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the United States. His father, Reynolds Burton Milo, worked as chief of police of Riviera Beach, Florida, while his mother, Fern H. Reynolds, worked as a nee miller. The actor died of a heart attack on 6 September 2018 at the age of 82.

Education

The late star went to Palm Beach High School. Later on, he received a football scholarship that helped him enrol at Florida State University. He also attended Palm Beach Junior College.

Career

Burt's acting career began when his football career ended in 1954. He had aspired to build his football career, but his dream of becoming a professional footballer was cut short when he got an injury in a car accident. He made his TV debut in 1958 when he starred as Master Sergeant in the television show Flight.

He went on to appear in various films and television series. However, his big break came when he was cast in the famous movie Deliverance. He acted as Lewis Medlock in the film. In 1996, Reynolds landed the role of Congressman David Dilbeck in the film Striptease. He received a nominee award for the Best Supporting Actor due to his excellent performance in the film.

Shortly after, he received another nominee award featuring Jack Horner in the movie Boogie Nights. The American producer stayed in front of the cameras for 60 years before his demise.

Burt Reynolds' movies in the 70s

Below are some of the movies and television shows he appeared in, in the 70s, according to his IMDb page.

YearMovie name Role1979Starting OverPhil Potter1978Hooper Sonny Hooper1977The End Wendell Sonny Lawson1977 Semi-Tough Billy Clyde Puckett1976Smokey and the Bandit Bandit1976Nickelodeon Buck Greenway1976GatorGator McKlusky1976Silent MovieBurt Reynolds1975Hustle Lt. Phil Gaines1975 Lucky Lady Walker Ellis1975WW and the Dixie Dance kings W.W. Bright1975At Long Last Love Michael Oliver Pritchard III1974The Longest Yard Paul Crewe1973Fade InRob1973White Lightning Bobby 'Gator' McKlusky1973The Man Who Loved Cat DancingJay Grobart1973Shamus McCoy1972DeliveranceLewis1972Fuzz DetSteve Carella1970Run, Simon, Run Simon Zuniga

How much was Burt Reynolds worth at his death?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, he was worth $3 million at the time of his death. He mainly derived his wealth from his acting career.

Why was Burt Reynolds' net worth so low?

His net worth was low due to bad investment decisions and overspending. Initially, he had a net worth of $60 million. However, he was misadvised by his business manager to buy Po' Folks, a lousy investment that gave him an estimated loss of between $20 and 30 million.

Additionally, he purchased unnecessary properties that were a liability and not investments. Part of his wealth was also lost in unsuccessful restaurant ventures in Florida.

What did Burt Reynolds say about Sally Fields?

Sally Field and Burt dated from 1976 to 1980. However, in 2015, Burt told Vanity Fair that Sally was still the love of his life.

Who are Burt Reynolds' children?

Reynolds had no child of his own. However, the famous actor and his former wife, Loni Anderson, adopted a son named Quinton Anderson.

Is Burt Reynolds related to Ryan Reynolds?

The former actor is not related to Ryan Reynolds. The two just share the last name. Ryan is a Canadian actor popularly recognized for his role in Deadpool and for his high-profile relationship with his wife, Blake Lively.

Quick facts about Burt Reynolds

Who is Burt Reynolds? He was an American entrepreneur, actor, director, producer and voice artist.

Is Burt Reynolds still alive? The famous actor died of cardiac arrest on 6 September 2018.

Does Burt Reynolds have any biological kids? No, he has an adopted son named Quinton Anderson Reynolds.

Who inherited Burt Reynolds' estate? His estate was inherited by his niece Nancy Lee Brown Hess.

How much was Burt Reynolds worth when he passed away? He had an estimated net worth of about $3 million when he died.

Did Burt Reynolds love Sally Fields? Yes, Reynolds was in love with Fields. Even after breaking up with her, he still referred to Sally as the love of his life.

Burt Reynolds was a famous actor featured in various movies and television shows. He was a wealthy individual but misappropriated his wealth. He had an estimated wealth of $3 million at the time of his death.

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