Burt Reynolds Biography

- He is born under the astrological sign of Aquarius.

- His nickname is “Buddy”.

- Is co-owner of a professional football team, the Tampa Bay Bandits.

- Is a keen Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

- He appeared virtually nude in a Cosmopolitan centrefold in 1972.

- When he was an aspiring actor, he appeared as a contestant on 'The Dating Game'.

- Was named the no. 1 top Money-Making star at the box office in Quigley Publications’ annual figures for five years running, from 1978 - 1982, equalling the previous record set from 1944 - 48 by Bing Crosby.

- Has been named in the Quigley Publications annual Top 10 of Money-Making Stars 12 times, tying for 10th place equally with Harrison Ford.

- After the release of Reynolds’ movie 'Smokey and The Bandit', sales of the Chevrolet Camaro car increased fivefold.

- Earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978.

- Lost the 1997 Razzie award for Worst Supporting Actor to Marlon Brando by a single vote!

- Was the first actor ever invited to be guest host on 'The Tonight Johnny Carson Show' in 1962.

- Is mentioned in the theme song of the pilot version of the 1980s TV hit, 'The Fall Guy'.

- Despised the film 'Boogie Nights' so much that, after seeing the film, he fired his agent on the spot.

- Published his autobiography, 'My Life', in 1994.