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  Burt Reynolds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reynolds was born to a father of half-Irish and half-Cherokee Indian descent and a mother of English descent.
Reynolds first starred on television, in the 1950s series Riverboat and went on to appear in a number of other shows, including a role as flsmith Quint Asper on Gunsmoke from 1962 to 1965.
Reynolds was married to actress/comedienne Judy Carne (who accused Burt of savagely beating her) from 1963 -1965, and actress Loni Anderson from 1988 - 1993.
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 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Burt Reynolds (b. 1936)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Although Reynolds had made eleven movies before starring in the film adaptation of the novel Deliverance (1972) by James Dickey, his performance in that film as Lewis, the macho Atlanta businessman, signaled the beginning of his box-office popularity.
Governor Jimmy Carter played a key role in the orchestration of the project and, according to Reynolds, promised that he "would personally come in and take me out if anything happened." The film, remade in 2005 with Reynolds in the role of Coach Nate Scarborough, was a tremendous success with both critics and audiences.
In addition to establishing the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre in Tequesta and a theater in Jupiter, he also founded a chair at Florida State University and donated to that university's Asolo Theatre.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1516   (1192 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum
Reynolds has given a huge amount of time and energy to develop educational and entertainment venues in our community.
The Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater was one of the most renowned cultural centers in South Florida and more celebrities performed on its stage, than any other art venue in Palm Beach County at that time.
The Burt Reynolds Museum Inc., a non-profit corporation, was formed on February 26, 1999 and declared a 501c3 non-profit corporation by the IRS on March 1, 2000.
www.burtreynoldsmuseum.org /history.html   (263 words)

  
 Flap Over Burt Reynolds 'Slap', Seems To Slap CBS News Producer; Was He 'Kidding'?; See the video - CBS News
Reynolds, who starred in the original version of the film and has a featured role in the remake, was on the red carpet at Manhattan's Chelsea West Cinema when he was approached by the newsman, whose name hasn't been released.
Reynolds was asked to tell a bit about the movie and his role in it.
Burt Reynolds apparently slapped a CBS News producer at the New York screening of 'The Longest Yard.' Reynolds' rep insists the 'slap' was really a 'tap' and Reynolds was only kidding.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/05/25/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main697613.shtml   (568 words)

  
 Ape Culture - Book Review of Hot Line: The Letters I Get...And Write by Burt Reynolds
Considering that I was born in 1972, I kind of missed the whole Burt Reynolds sex symbol period.
My 20 to his 1." When a gay male fan expresses his admiration for Burt, Burt writes, "A fan is a fan is a friend no matter what current he/she/it operates on, AC or DC.
And I learned that as devoted to his fans as Burt was, he drew the line at mailing locks of his pubic hair.
www.apeculture.com /books/burt.htm   (708 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds Official Web Site - One Man Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Burt Reynolds, in a nutshell, is the movie star who's a pal.
Standing ovations, standing room only, Burt Reynolds held audiences in the palm of his had as he took command of the stage and invited us into his life through the words of a world class superstar and charismatic actor.
Burt Reynolds examines the southern saying, "A man is a man when his father says he is." He is honest and blunt about how that statement influenced his life.
www.burtreynolds.com /oneman.htm   (1302 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Burt Reynolds sues ex-girlfriend
Burt Reynolds is suing a former girlfriend, claiming she was trying to extort millions of dollars from him.
Ms Seals - who was Mr Reynolds' partner of 10 years - allegedly told the actor she would make her claims public if he did not agree to provide financial support for herself and her mother.
Mr Reynolds, who rose to fame in on television in the 1960s, and is well known for his work in films such as Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, and, more recently, Boogie Nights.
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 Burt Reynolds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
In 1957, Reynolds' luck began to change when he appeared in a New York City Center revival of {+Mister Roberts, and, shortly thereafter, was signed to a TV contract.
That same year, Reynolds became a major sex symbol when he was featured as the first nude male centerfold in the April edition of Cosmopolitan.
Reynolds won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination, as well as the general opinion that he was back on track.
www.djangomusic.com /actor_bio.asp?pid=P108069   (508 words)

  
 St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: Burt Reynolds
Reynolds also enjoyed a prosperous television career in series including the western Gunsmoke,; the detective show Dan August, and the sitcom Evening Shade.
The story of a group of men on a river trip who run afoul of murderous backwoods yokels, Reynolds shined as the macho leader of the group who is seriously wounded early on and must bow to the ministrations of his insecure peers.
Reynolds' increasing popularity paved the way for his late-1970s fame in a series of films designed to showcase his image as a cocky, carefree, and smooth-talking charmer who wooed women and bucked authority in such films as Smokey and the Bandit (1977),; Cannonball Run (1981),; and Stroker Ace (1983).
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 Burt Reynolds @ Filmbug
Next year, Reynolds will be seen starring in the comedy Forget About It, with Raquel Welch, Charles burning and Robert Loggia, and in the upcoming Cloud Nine, also for Godfather producer Al Ruddy.
Burt Reynolds' commitment to his profession and his devotion to education are probably best exemplified by the program he created to give college students scholastic credit and wages for their work while obtaining an education at the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre (B.R.LT.), located in Tequesta, Florida.
Upcoming for Reynolds is a starring role in a contemporary version of The Longest Yard, in which he portrays a former college football coach serving time in prison.
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 USATODAY.com - Burt Reynolds, still the boss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Now 69, Reynolds was a fixture on Carson's Tonight Show during his celebrity heyday in the late '70s and early '80s, when he dated Dinah Shore and Sally Field, amassed the majority of his People's Choice Awards, and starred in the Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit franchises.
Reynolds believes it was his bandit-on-the-run character that spawned the Dukes TV series, which aired from 1979-85.
Reynolds is sharing his expertise with Quinton, his 16-year-old son with ex-wife Loni Anderson.
www.usatoday.com /life/movies/news/2005-08-01-burt-reynolds_x.htm?csp=34   (542 words)

  
 In America
Reynolds has a tendency of slapping people who are dim-witted enough to ask him questions without doing their homework.
Therefore, in the interest of not being bitch slapped by Burt Reynolds, I offer you the reader a glimpse into the man. Born in 1936, which by my math means "old," Reynolds struggled to make ends as an actor until he broke it big playing a flsmith in Gunsmoke
In 2003, the fan base of Burt Reynolds was thrown a curve when it was discovered that, and imagine my head exploding, Mr.
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 Burt Reynolds
He may be best remembered as the "Bandit" in the 1977 hit film Smokey and the Bandit and the film's two sequels, Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) and Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983).
Reynolds attended Florida State University on a college football scholarship, becoming an all-star Southern Conference halfback.
Reynolds was married to actress Judy Carne from 1963 - 1965 and actress Loni Anderson from 1988 - 1993 and had relationships with other actresses such as Sally Field and Dinah Shore.
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 Burt Reynolds biography
Born in Waycross, Georgia, on February 11, 1936, Reynolds attended Florida State University on an athletic scholarship and was drafted by the Baltimore Colts.
In 1955 Reynolds dropped out of school and moved to New York City, supporting himself as a bouncer and dishwasher while he auditioned.
In the future, Reynolds, a veteran of more than 50 films as well as copious work on TV and stage, will have to be a savvier judge of films if he wants to win over another generation of fans.
www.amctv.com /article/0,,1397-1--0-9-EST,00.html   (447 words)

  
 NewsFromRussia.Com Real life test for actor Burt Reynolds
According to the News.Scotsman, Burt is suing a former girlfriend, alleging that she was threatening to falsely accuse him of abuse if he did not pay millions of dollars in extortion.
Seals, who was Reynolds' girlfriend for ten years, allegedly threatened to go public with her claims.
Mr Reynolds, who rose to fame in on television in the 1960s, and is well known for his work in films such as Smokey and the Bandit, and, more recently, Boogie Nights, says BBC News.
newsfromrussia.com /science/2004/11/10/57051.html   (1432 words)

  
 Booyah! - Burt Reynolds: My Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
In a situation that is very serious for anyone, Burt manages to add his own ridiculous spin on an unfortunately common type of story.
You see, upon being told of this, Burt decides that he's going to drive her to Georgia to get married because the law permits marriages at the age of sixteen there.
Burt is shocked when he finds out that instead, the girl's mother is going to take her to Cuba (CUBA!) to get an abortion.
shakti.trincoll.edu /~jkinsman/booyah/mylife.html   (507 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds Bio, News and Movie Credits - RopeofSilicon.com
Burt Reynolds is an Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner.
Reynolds commitment to his profession and devotion to education can perhaps be best exemplified by the program he created to give college students scholastic credit and wages for their work, while obtaining an education at the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre (B.R.I.T.) located in Tequesta, Florida.
Reynolds created a chair at Florida State University by donating generous endowments as well as Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.
www.ropeofsilicon.com /profile.php?id=1875   (496 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Burt Reynolds, ex-girlfriend settle lawsuits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Burt Reynolds and a former girlfriend have agreed to settle lawsuits they filed against each other in November, according to lawyers for both sides.
Pamela Seals, 49, sued the Boogie Nights actor for abuse and broken promises one day after Reynolds sued her, alleging that she was threatening to falsely accuse him of abuse if he didn't pay millions of dollars in extortion.
Seals claimed in her lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, that Reynolds had agreed to maintain her lifestyle and take care of her mother indefinitely, even if the relationship ended.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-06-14-reynolds-lawsuits_x.htm   (274 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds - MovieActors.com
Burt Reynolds is known for playing likeable roles.
Burt Reynolds was an incredibly popular star of the mid and late Seventies, with a virile physique, good sense of humor, and great smile.
In 1998 Burt Reynolds was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in BOGGIE NIGHTS.
movieactors.com /70stars/burt.htm   (162 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds' Slap Flap - May 25, 2005 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
May 25, 2005, 11:50 AM PT Apparently, Burt Reynolds got a little too slap-happy at the premiere of his latest movie.
At a New York screening of The Longest Yard Tuesday night, Reynolds smacked a CBS-TV assistant producer in the face after the producer dared to ask the actor to tell him about the movie.
Apart from the jailhouse football flick, Reynolds appears in the upcoming Dukes of Hazzard movie, alongside Jessica Simpson, Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,16629,00.html?tnews   (481 words)

  
 Burt's Ex Strikes Back - Nov 09, 2004 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Nov 9, 2004, 5:20 PM PT The other shoe has dropped on Burt Reynolds' toes courtesy an ex-lover who claims the former box-office star stomped all over hers.
When Reynolds and Seals met, he was a onetime box-office king making do on a sitcom, Evening Shade; she was a cocktail-lounge manager.
Reynolds will be seen next year in two major releases, The Longest Yard, an Adam Sandler-led remake of the elder actor's 1970s hit movie, and The Dukes of Hazzard, a big-screen take on the 1970s little-screen series.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,15308,00.html   (518 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds Photos - Burt Reynolds News - Burt Reynolds Information
Reynolds stars in a commercial for Miller Lite as a Member of the Square Table creating Man-Laws.
Burt Reynolds who hadn't been on network television since Dan August was last broadcast in 1971 returned to television as part of ABC's reviving of the rotating mystery movie idea.
This gentle rural sitcom, Evening Shade, starred Burt Reynolds as Wood Newton, an ex-pro football star who returned to his Arkansas home town of Evening Shade to coach the high school football...
www.tv.com /burt-reynolds/person/4742/summary.html   (407 words)

  
 Burt Reynolds - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Burt Reynolds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
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 Burt Reynolds
Reynolds then began to act in theater plays.
With his profits, he built the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater near his sprawling Jupiter, Florida, ranch.
In the mid-1990s, Reynolds attempted to make a comeback that began with his role as a drunken, right-wing congressman in Striptease (1996), as a pro-life activist leader in the abortion-rights satire Citizen Ruth, and as an opportunistic hood named "Wacky" Jacky Jackson in Mad Dog Time.
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 Burt Reynolds Pictures, Biography, Filmography, News, Videos, Wallpapers,
Born Feburary 11, 1936 - Charming, handsome, and easy-going, lead actor and megastar Burt Reynolds originally hailed from Waycross, GA, and entered the world on February 11, 1936.
Burt Reynolds makes a cameo in the film, Without a Paddle.
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