Burt Reynolds's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Burt Reynolds.

Burt Reynolds was a prominent American actor, particularly famous during the 1970s and 1980s. He initially gained recognition through television roles in series like Gunsmoke, Hawk, and Dan August. Reynolds transitioned to leading film roles, including Navajo Joe and 100 Rifles, before achieving breakthrough success with his role as Lewis Medlock in the movie Deliverance.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1953: All-State Fullback Recognition

In 1953, Reynolds was named a first-team All-State fullback and an honorable-mention selection to the 34th annual All-Southern team while at Palm Beach High School.

1956: Best Actor Award at PBJC Drama Awards

During his spring term at PBJC in 1956, Reynolds won a best actor award at the PBJC Drama Awards for his performance in Outward Bound.

1971: Golden Globe Nomination for Dan August

In 1971, Burt Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Television Series-Drama for Dan August.

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1975: Golden Globe Nomination 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.

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1978: Reynolds voted world's #1 movie actor

From 1978, Reynolds was voted the world's number-one movie actor in the annual Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll.

1980: Golden Globe Nomination 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.

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1981: Honorary Doctorate from Florida State University

In 1981, Burt Reynolds was awarded an honorary doctorate from Florida State University.

1982: End of Reynolds' reign as world's #1 movie actor

In 1982, Reynolds' six-year reign as the world's number-one movie actor in the annual Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll ended.

1983: People's Choice Awards

In 1983, Burt Reynolds won two People's Choice Awards, one as Favorite Motion Picture Actor and the other as Favorite All-Around Male.

1984: People's Choice Award

In 1984, Burt Reynolds won a People's Choice Award as Favorite Motion Picture Actor (tied with Clint Eastwood).

1991: Golden Globe Nomination for Evening Shade

In 1991, Burt Reynolds received a nomination for Best Actor in a TV series at the Golden Globes for Evening Shade.

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1991: People's Choice Award

In 1991, Burt Reynolds won a People's Choice Award as Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series.

1991: Emmy Award win for Evening Shade

In 1991, Burt Reynolds won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on Evening Shade.

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1992: Emmy Award Nomination

In 1992, Burt Reynolds was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Evening Shade, but he lost to Craig T. Nelson in Coach.

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