Early Life and Education of Ryan Reynolds: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Ryan Reynolds, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, entrepreneur, and producer, renowned for his roles in comedic and superhero films. He ranked as the world's second-highest-paid actor in both 2020 and 2024. Reynolds has garnered critical acclaim, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. As a leading actor, his films have collectively grossed $6.6 billion worldwide, demonstrating his significant impact on the entertainment industry.
1907: Mention of Gustav Klimt painting in Woman in Gold
In 2015, Reynolds portrayed E. Randol Schoenberg in Woman in Gold, which involves the legal fight to recover Gustav Klimt's 1907 painting, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.
1940: Grandfather's election to Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In 1940, Ryan Reynolds' paternal grandfather, Chester, was elected to represent Stettler in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
1944: Grandfather leaves Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In 1944, Ryan Reynolds' paternal grandfather, Chester, stopped representing Stettler in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
1961: Mention of James and the Giant Peach
In May 2020, Reynolds joined a group of celebrities in reading an installment of Roald Dahl's 1961 book James and the Giant Peach to support the global non-profit organization Partners In Health.
1966: Publication of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood
In 1966, Truman Capote's nonfiction novel In Cold Blood was published. Reynolds would later portray Bobby Rupp in the two-part miniseries adaptation in 1996.
October 23, 1976: Ryan Reynolds' Birth
On October 23, 1976, Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1977: Release of The Amityville Horror Novel
In 1977, the novel The Amityville Horror was released. Ryan Reynolds starred in the 2005 film adaptation.
1979: Release of The Amityville Horror Film
In 1979, the film The Amityville Horror was released. Ryan Reynolds starred in the 2005 remake.
1990: Bruce Willis and Demi Moore Leading Films in box office
In August 2024, Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, became the first married Hollywood couple since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990 to have separate films leading the box office on the same weekend.
1994: Graduation from Kitsilano Secondary School
In 1994, Ryan Reynolds graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School alongside actor Joshua Jackson.
2008: Running New York City Marathon for Team Fox
In 2008, Reynolds ran the New York City Marathon for Team Fox to support the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
2009: Joining the Board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation
In 2009, Reynolds joined the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation to support research for a cure for Parkinson's disease.
September 9, 2012: Marriage to Blake Lively
On September 9, 2012, Ryan Reynolds married Blake Lively at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
2012: Marriage to Blake Lively
In 2012, Ryan Reynolds married Blake Lively.
2015: Death of Father
In 2015, Ryan Reynolds' father, James, passed away following a twenty-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
May 2020: Reading of James and the Giant Peach
In May 2020, Ryan Reynolds joined other celebrities in reading an installment of Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" to support Partners In Health in combating COVID-19.
July 2020: Assistance in recovering stolen teddy bear
In July 2020, Ryan Reynolds and broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos each offered $5,000 for the return of a stolen teddy bear belonging to a Vancouver woman. The teddy bear was recovered within a few days.
September 2020: Talks to purchase Wrexham
In September 2020, talks began for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to purchase the Welsh soccer club Wrexham.
November 2020: Takeover of Wrexham confirmed
In November 2020, the takeover of the Welsh soccer club Wrexham by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney was confirmed.
2020: Reynolds reflects on The Voices
In 2020, Reynolds described the film "The Voices" as "one of my favorite movies I've ever done [...] never really got its day in court, but man, it's weird and fun and beautiful".
2020: Civil Rights Protests and Apology
In 2020, Ryan Reynolds publicly apologized and expressed deep regret for choosing Boone Hall Plantation, a venue with ties to slavery, for his wedding with Blake Lively.
2020: First Time Voting
Ryan Reynolds attained American citizenship around 2018 and voted for the first time in the 2020 presidential election.
February 2021: Approval from Financial Conduct Authority for Wrexham takeover
In February 2021, the takeover of Wrexham by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.
October 2021: Announcement of Sabbatical
In October 2021, Ryan Reynolds announced he would be taking "a little sabbatical" from his work after the production of Spirited.
March 2022: Donation to Water First
In March 2022, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donated $500,000 to Water First, an organization providing Indigenous communities in Canada with access to clean water.
October 2022: Humanitarian Award
In October 2022, Ryan Reynolds was honoured with the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's Humanitarian Award at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.
2022: Pledge to Match Donations for Ukrainian Refugees
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively pledged to match donations of up to $1 million for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict.
2022: Starring in The Adam Project and Sabbatical Announcement
In 2022, Ryan Reynolds starred in "The Adam Project" and announced he was taking "a little sabbatical" after the production of "Spirited".
August 2023: Donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation
In August 2023, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively joined several other Hollywood couples in donating $1 million to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's financial assistance program.
October 2023: Donation to International Committee of the Red Cross
In October 2023, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donated $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support children affected by the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
August 2024: Box Office Success for Reynolds and Lively
In August 2024, Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, became the first married Hollywood couple since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990 to have separate films leading the box office on the same weekend. "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "It Ends with Us" claimed the number one and two spots.
October 2024: Donation to Feeding America
In October 2024, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donated $1 million to the non-profit organization Feeding America to aid relief efforts in Florida and other U.S. regions affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
2050: Character in The Adam Project
In 2022, Reynolds starred in The Adam Project, portraying Adam Reed—a time pilot from 2050 who risks his life to uncover the truth regarding his wife's disappearance.
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