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, producer, and entrepreneur. He started his acting career in the teen soap opera *Hillside* and gained recognition in the sitcom *Two Guys and a Girl*. He transitioned into films, starring in comedies like *National Lampoon's Van Wilder*, *Waiting...*, and *The Proposal*. He also took on superhero roles in *Blade: Trinity* and *Green Lantern*. He has gained more fame and notoriety in recent years for his production and entrepreneurial endeavours.
1940: Grandfather Represented Stettler
In 1940, Ryan Reynolds' paternal grandfather, Chester Reynolds, began representing Stettler in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
1944: Grandfather's Term Ends
In 1944, the term of Ryan Reynolds' paternal grandfather, Chester Reynolds, representing Stettler in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta ended.
October 23, 1976: Ryan Reynolds' Birth
On October 23, 1976, Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1990: Bruce Willis and Demi Moore
In August 2024, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively became the first married Hollywood couple to have two separate films lead the box office on the same weekend since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990.
2007: Appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive list
Ryan Reynolds appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive lists in 2007.
October 2008: Wrote for The Huffington Post regarding NYC Marathon
In October 2008, Ryan Reynolds wrote for The Huffington Post regarding his plan to run the 2008 New York City Marathon for his father who, at the time, suffered from Parkinson's disease.
2009: Appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive list
Ryan Reynolds appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive lists in 2009.
May 13, 2018: Special Performance on King of Mask Singer
On the May 13, 2018, broadcast of the South Korean reality television show King of Mask Singer, Ryan Reynolds had a special performance in the opening act, singing "Tomorrow".
October 2021: Sabbatical Announcement
In October 2021, Ryan Reynolds announced he was taking "a little sabbatical" from his work.
