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, achieving peak fame in the 1970s and 1980s. He gained initial recognition through television roles in series like *Gunsmoke*, *Hawk*, and *Dan August*. Reynolds transitioned to leading roles in films, including *Navajo Joe* and *100 Rifles*, with his breakthrough performance arriving as Lewis Medlock in the critically acclaimed film *Deliverance*.
1953: All-State Fullback
In 1953, at Palm Beach High School, Reynolds excelled in football and track. He was recognized as a first-team All-State fullback and received honorable mention in the All-Southern team selections.
1956: Best Actor Award
In 1956, Burt Reynolds won a best actor award at the Palm Beach Junior College Drama Awards for his performance in the school play 'Outward Bound', which was directed by Watson B. Duncan III.
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 his role in "Dan August".
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".
1977: Smokey and the Bandit and Semi-Tough
In 1977, Reynolds starred in 'Smokey and the Bandit', which began a six-year box-office reign, and 'Semi-Tough'.
1978: Number One 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 received a Golden Globe nomination as Best Actor in a Motion Picture-Musical/Comedy for "Starting Over".
1981: Honorary Doctorate from Florida State University
In 1981, Burt Reynolds was awarded an honorary doctorate from Florida State University.
1991: Golden Globe Nomination for Evening Shade
In 1991, Burt Reynolds received a Best Actor in a TV series nomination for "Evening Shade".
1993: Golden Globe Nomination for Evening Shade
In 1993, Burt Reynolds received a Best Actor in a TV series nomination for "Evening Shade".
1997: Boogie Nights
In 1997, Reynolds's performance as Jack Horner in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Boogie Nights' brought him renewed critical attention.
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