Career Timeline of Burt Reynolds: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Burt Reynolds built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Burt Reynolds, an American actor, rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s. He gained initial recognition through television series appearances, including Gunsmoke, Hawk, and Dan August. Reynolds transitioned to leading film roles, with early appearances in Navajo Joe and 100 Rifles. His breakthrough performance arrived with his portrayal of Lewis Medlock in the film Deliverance.
1971: Nominated for Golden Globe for Dan August
In 1971, Burt Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Television Series-Drama for Dan August.
1972: Authored Hot Line: The Letters I Get...And Write!
In 1972, Burt Reynolds was credited as the author of Hot Line: The Letters I Get...And Write!, a mass market paperback book featuring semi-nude photos of the actor.
1973: Released Ask Me What I Am Album
In 1973, Burt Reynolds released the country/easy listening album Ask Me What I Am.
1974: Success in The Longest Yard
In 1974, Burt Reynolds achieved success in the original version of The Longest Yard. This success was later referenced in the 2005 remake.
1975: Sang in At Long Last Love
In 1975, Burt Reynolds sang in the movie musical At Long Last Love.
1975: Nominated for Golden Globe for The Longest Yard
In 1975, Burt Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy for The Longest Yard.
1978: Starred in Hooper
In 1978, Burt Reynolds starred in the movie Hooper, which is subtitled on the poster "The Greatest Stuntman Alive."
1980: Nominated for Golden Globe for Starting Over
In 1980, Burt Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Motion Picture-Musical/Comedy for Starting Over.
February 11, 1982: Featured on The Tonight Show
On February 11, 1982, an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson featuring an interview and skit with Burt Reynolds was broadcast.
1982: Minority Owner of Tampa Bay Bandits
From 1982, Burt Reynolds was a minority owner of the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. The team's name was inspired by the Smokey and the Bandit trilogy and Skoal Bandit.
1982: Sang in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
In 1982, Burt Reynolds sang in the movie musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
1984: Opened Burt & Jacks Restaurant
In 1984, Burt Reynolds opened a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, named Burt & Jacks, which he co-owned with Jack Jackson.
1986: Ended Ownership of Tampa Bay Bandits
In 1986, Burt Reynolds' ownership of the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL ended.
1989: Hired Michael Chiklis for B.L. Stryker
In 1989, Burt Reynolds hired Michael Chiklis for a role in B.L. Stryker after Chiklis was "blackballed" for his portrayal of John Belushi in Wired, rescuing Chiklis's acting career.
1989: Stopped Operating Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theater
In 1989, Burt Reynolds stopped operating the Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theater, but continued to lease it out.
1991: Nominated for Golden Globe for Evening Shade
In 1991, Burt Reynolds received a Best Actor in a TV series nomination for Evening Shade.
1991: Won Emmy Award for Evening Shade
In 1991, Burt Reynolds won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for Evening Shade.
1992: Nominated for Emmy Award for Evening Shade
In 1992, Burt Reynolds was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for Evening Shade.
1992: Won Golden Globe for Evening Shade
In 1992, Burt Reynolds won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor In A Television Series-Musical or Comedy for Evening Shade.
1993: Nominated for Golden Globe for Evening Shade
In 1993, Burt Reynolds received a Best Actor in a TV series nomination for Evening Shade.
1994: Published Autobiography My Life
In 1994, Burt Reynolds published his autobiography, My Life.
1996: Stopped Leasing Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theater
In 1996, Burt Reynolds stopped leasing the Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theater.
1997: Co-Authored Barkley Unleashed: A Pirate's Tail
In 1997, Burt Reynolds co-authored the children's book, Barkley Unleashed: A Pirate's Tail, which illustrates the importance of perseverance, friendship, and imagination.
1998: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor Oscar
In 1998, Burt Reynolds was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Boogie Nights, but lost to Robin Williams.
1998: Won Golden Globe for Boogie Nights
In 1998, Burt Reynolds won a Golden Globe Award as Best Supporting Actor in Boogie Nights.
2003: Roles in Hard Ground and Miss Lettie and Me
In 2003, Burt Reynolds featured in Hard Ground and had a supporting role in Miss Lettie and Me.
2004: Role in Without a Paddle
In 2004, Burt Reynolds played a supporting role in Without a Paddle, which referenced his earlier role in Deliverance.
2005: Roles in The Longest Yard and The Dukes of Hazzard
In 2005, Burt Reynolds appeared in The Longest Yard, a remake of his 1974 film, and The Dukes of Hazzard, playing Boss Hogg.
2006: Lead and Supporting Roles in Movies
In 2006, Burt Reynolds played lead roles in Cloud 9 and Forget About It, and supporting parts in End Game, Grilled, and Broken Bridges.
2007: Supporting Role in In the Name of the King
In 2007, Burt Reynolds had a supporting role in the movie In the Name of the King.
2008: Lead Roles in Movies
In 2008, Burt Reynolds played lead roles in Deal and A Bunch of Amateurs.
2010: Guest Role in Burn Notice
In 2010, Burt Reynolds had a guest role in an episode of Burn Notice titled "Past & Future Tense".
2011: Supporting Parts in Movies
In 2011, Burt Reynolds had supporting parts in Not Another Not Another Movie and Reel Love.
2011: Voiced Mayor of Steelport in Saints Row: The Third
In 2011, Burt Reynolds voiced himself as the Mayor of Steelport in Saints Row: The Third, where players could recruit him as a "homie".
2012: Voiced Himself in Archer
In 2012, Burt Reynolds voiced himself in the animated series Archer, in the episode "The Man from Jupiter". The character Sterling Archer was inspired by Burt Reynolds.
2014: Top Billed in Category 5
In 2014, Burt Reynolds was top billed in Category 5.
2015: Key Role in Hollow Creek
In 2015, Burt Reynolds could be seen in a key role in Hollow Creek.
2015: Published Autobiography But Enough About Me
In 2015, Burt Reynolds published his autobiography, But Enough About Me.
2016: Roles in Elbow Grease, Pocket Listing, Hitting the Breaks, and Apple of My Eye
In 2016, Burt Reynolds was top billed in Elbow Grease and could be seen in Pocket Listing and Apple of My Eye. He also returned to a regular role on TV in Hitting the Breaks.
2017: Lead Role in The Last Movie Star
In 2017, Burt Reynolds took the lead in The Last Movie Star.
May 2018: Joined Cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In May 2018, Burt Reynolds joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino's movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as George Spahn, but he died before filming his scenes and was replaced.
2019: Posthumous Appearance in An Innocent Kiss
In 2019, Burt Reynolds appeared posthumously in the movie An Innocent Kiss.
2020: Posthumous Appearance in Defining Moments
In 2020, Burt Reynolds appeared posthumously in the movie Defining Moments, which includes his final performance.
2020: Niece Produced I Am Burt Reynolds Documentary
In 2020, Burt Reynolds' niece, Nancy Lee Hess, produced a biography and documentary about Reynolds titled I Am Burt Reynolds.
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