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Remembering Burt Reynolds: actor, entertainer (1936 - 2018)

March 23, 2018Updated Sept. 6, 2018, 9:19 p.m. ET
Burton Leon Reynolds was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Lansing, Mich., but raised in Florida. He shined as a star football player for Florida State University before the being bit by the acting bug. He was known for his good looks and quick-witted humor. He died Sept. 6, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. at the age of 82. Here he posed for a portrait to promote his movie "The Last Movie Star." in Beverly Hills, Calif, on March 21, 2018.
Burton Leon Reynolds was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Lansing, Mich., but raised in Florida. He shined as a star football player for Florida State University before the being bit by the acting bug. He was known for his good looks and quick-witted humor. He died Sept. 6, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. at the age of 82. Here he posed for a portrait to promote his movie "The Last Movie Star." in Beverly Hills, Calif, on March 21, 2018.
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Burt Reynolds at the bar of The Blvd. restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif. July 29, 2015.
Burt Reynolds at the bar of The Blvd. restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif. July 29, 2015.
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Ronny Cox (from left), Ned Beatty, Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight, stars of 1972's "Deliverance."
Ronny Cox (from left), Ned Beatty, Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight, stars of 1972's "Deliverance."
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Judy Carne (she portrays Heather Finch in Fair Exchange) and Burt Reynolds (he portrays Quint Asper in Gunsmoke), photographed March 22, 1963, were married from 1963-1965. It was the first marriage for Reynolds
Judy Carne (she portrays Heather Finch in Fair Exchange) and Burt Reynolds (he portrays Quint Asper in Gunsmoke), photographed March 22, 1963, were married from 1963-1965. It was the first marriage for Reynolds
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Burt Reynolds talks to the media after leaving Federal court in Miami, Jan. 2, 1997 after giving a deposition for a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Burt Reynolds talks to the media after leaving Federal court in Miami, Jan. 2, 1997 after giving a deposition for a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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Seann William Scott, Johnny Knoxville and Burt Reynolds in a scene from the motion picture The Dukes of Hazzard.
Seann William Scott, Johnny Knoxville and Burt Reynolds in a scene from the motion picture The Dukes of Hazzard.
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Burt Reynolds accepts an award during Spike TV's Guys Choice 2013 in Culver City, Calif.
Burt Reynolds accepts an award during Spike TV's Guys Choice 2013 in Culver City, Calif.
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Chevy Chase and Burt Reynolds arrive to A24 And DirecTV's "The Last Movie Star" Premiere in Hollywood.
Chevy Chase and Burt Reynolds arrive to A24 And DirecTV's "The Last Movie Star" Premiere in Hollywood.
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'But Enough About Me' by Burt Reynolds
'But Enough About Me' by Burt Reynolds
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You know you've made it when you've got an action figure doll or an M&M in your likeness! This is a Ad with Burt Reynolds morphed into an M&M.
You know you've made it when you've got an action figure doll or an M&M in your likeness! This is a Ad with Burt Reynolds morphed into an M&M.
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Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jerry Reed in a scene from 'Smokey and the Bandit.'
Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jerry Reed in a scene from 'Smokey and the Bandit.'
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Buddies and co-stars Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed ham it up for the audience during the CMA Award show at the Grand Ole Opry House in 1980.
Buddies and co-stars Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed ham it up for the audience during the CMA Award show at the Grand Ole Opry House in 1980.
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Burt Reynolds dances with a bear in an ad that was shown in the 2005 Super Bowl.
Burt Reynolds dances with a bear in an ad that was shown in the 2005 Super Bowl.
SCREEN SHOT
Burt Reynolds (center) in a scene from the original, 1974 "The Longest Yard."
Burt Reynolds (center) in a scene from the original, 1974 "The Longest Yard."
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Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture or Comedy for his work in "The Longest Yard."
Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture or Comedy for his work in "The Longest Yard."
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Erin Grant (Demi Moore) puts her biggest fan, Congressman Dilbeck (Burt Reynolds) back in his place in the movie "Striptease."
Erin Grant (Demi Moore) puts her biggest fan, Congressman Dilbeck (Burt Reynolds) back in his place in the movie "Striptease."
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The "Boogie Nights" cast: Jack Wallace (from left), Ricky Jay, Nicole Ari Parker, Burt Reynolds, William Macy (partially obscured), Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
The "Boogie Nights" cast: Jack Wallace (from left), Ricky Jay, Nicole Ari Parker, Burt Reynolds, William Macy (partially obscured), Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
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Burt Reynolds, sans mustache, sits for an interview in this March 3, 1975 photo.
Burt Reynolds, sans mustache, sits for an interview in this March 3, 1975 photo.
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A very athletic Burt Reynolds is seen as a halfback for Florida State University in this undated file photo.
A very athletic Burt Reynolds is seen as a halfback for Florida State University in this undated file photo.
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