Burt Reynolds, who has starred in films like “The Longest Yard,” “Boogie Nights” and “Deliverance,” died of cardiac arrest on Thursday. He was 82.
Reynolds received an Oscar nomination for his role in 1997’s “Boogie Nights,” and also had major roles in movies like 1982’s “Best Friends,” 1977’s “Smokey and the Bandit” and “The Man Who Loved Women” (1983).
He was filming Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” before his death.
Also Read: Burt Reynolds ‘Deeply Saddened’ by Death of “Great Friend’ Jim Nabors
Reynolds was born in 1936 in Lansing, Michigan. Although initially a football player, but quickly became interested in a career in theater. He was cast in “Tea and Sympathy” at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City and debuted on Broadway with “Look, We’ve Come Through.”
He also gained prominence by starring in the TV series “Gunsmoke” and made his film debut with 1961’s “Angel Baby.
Reynolds received an Oscar nomination for his role in 1997’s “Boogie Nights,” and also had major roles in movies like 1982’s “Best Friends,” 1977’s “Smokey and the Bandit” and “The Man Who Loved Women” (1983).
He was filming Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” before his death.
Also Read: Burt Reynolds ‘Deeply Saddened’ by Death of “Great Friend’ Jim Nabors
Reynolds was born in 1936 in Lansing, Michigan. Although initially a football player, but quickly became interested in a career in theater. He was cast in “Tea and Sympathy” at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City and debuted on Broadway with “Look, We’ve Come Through.”
He also gained prominence by starring in the TV series “Gunsmoke” and made his film debut with 1961’s “Angel Baby.
- 9/6/2018
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- The Wrap
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