Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, producer, and businessman known for his roles in both comedic and action films. He began his career in the Canadian teen soap opera "Hillside" and gained recognition for his role in the sitcom "Two Guys and a Girl." Reynolds has starred in a variety of movies, including comedies like "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" and "The Proposal," action films such as "Blade: Trinity" and "Green Lantern," and dramas like "Buried" and "Life." He has also lent his voice to animated features like "The Croods" series and "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu."
1940: Chester Reynolds' Political Career Begins
Ryan Reynolds' paternal grandfather, Chester Reynolds, embarked on his political journey in 1940, representing Stettler in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
1944: Chester Reynolds' Tenure Ends
After serving as a representative for Stettler, Chester Reynolds' time in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta concluded in 1944.
October 23, 1976: Birth of Ryan Reynolds
On October 23, 1976, Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1979: Original Release of "The Amityville Horror"
The original supernatural horror film "The Amityville Horror", which would later be remade with Ryan Reynolds in the lead role, was released in 1979.
1991: Acting Debut in "Hillside"
Ryan Reynolds began his acting career in 1991 with the role of Billy Simpson in the Canadian teen soap opera "Hillside".
1991: Acting Debut in "Hillside"
Ryan Reynolds began his acting career in 1991 with the role of Billy Simpson in the Canadian teen soap opera "Hillside".
1993: Role in "Ordinary Magic" and "The Odyssey"
In 1993, Reynolds appeared in the film "Ordinary Magic" and took on a recurring role in the series "The Odyssey" as Macro.
1993: Young Artist Award Nomination
Ryan Reynolds received a Young Artist Award nomination in 1993 for his role in the series "Hillside."
1994: Recurring Role in "The Odyssey"
Between 1993 and 1994, Reynolds appeared as Macro in a recurring role on the television series "The Odyssey".
1994: Graduation from Kitsilano Secondary School
In 1994, Reynolds graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School, where he had been classmates with fellow actor Joshua Jackson.
1996: Roles in "The X-Files", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", and "In Cold Blood"
Reynolds appeared in a supporting role in "The X-Files" episode "Syzygy", starred alongside Melissa Joan Hart in the TV movie "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", and played Bobby Rupp in the miniseries "In Cold Blood" in 1996.
November 14, 1998: Appearance in "The Outer Limits"
On November 14, 1998, Reynolds appeared in an episode of the science fiction anthology series "The Outer Limits" titled "Origin of the Species".
1998: Starring Role in "Two Guys and a Girl"
Starting in 1998, Reynolds landed the lead role of medical student Michael "Berg" Bergen in the sitcom "Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place".
2000: Deadpool Development Begins
Development for the "Deadpool" film began in 2000, though it would be many years before it was released.
2001: Conclusion of "Two Guys and a Girl"
After four seasons, Ryan Reynold's sitcom "Two Guys and a Girl" concluded.
2002: Breakthrough Role in "National Lampoon's Van Wilder"
Reynolds gained significant recognition for his comedic role in the film "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" in 2002.
2002: Breakthrough with "National Lampoon's Van Wilder"
Reynolds' performance in the comedy "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" in 2002 marked a turning point in his career, establishing him as a prominent comedic actor.
2002: Relationship with Alanis Morissette Begins
Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette began dating in 2002.
2003: Appearances in "The In-Laws" and "Foolproof"
Reynolds showcased his comedic talents alongside veteran actors Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks in "The In-Laws" and appeared in the Canadian film "Foolproof" in 2003.
June 2004: Engagement to Alanis Morissette
Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette announced their engagement in June 2004.
2004: Action Role in "Blade: Trinity" and Cameo in "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"
In 2004, Reynolds took on the action-packed role of Hannibal King in "Blade: Trinity" and made a memorable cameo as a nurse in the comedy "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle".
2004: Action Role in "Blade: Trinity"
Reynolds underwent physical training to portray Hannibal King in the action film "Blade: Trinity" in 2004, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
2005: Interest in a "Deadpool" Film Adaptation
As early as 2005, Reynolds expressed keen interest in a potential film adaptation of the Marvel Comics character Deadpool, a project that would later come to fruition.
2005: Release of "Waiting..." and "Just Friends"
Reynolds starred in the comedy "Waiting..." and showcased his comedic timing alongside Amy Smart and Anna Faris in "Just Friends" in 2005.
2005: Lead Role in "The Amityville Horror" Remake and Performance in "Waiting..."
Reynolds starred in the remake of the classic horror film "The Amityville Horror" (originally released in 1979) and showcased his comedic skills as a waiter in the film "Waiting..." in 2005.
2006: Appearance in "Smokin' Aces"
Reynolds starred alongside Ray Liotta in the action-packed crime thriller "Smokin' Aces" in 2006.
February 2007: End of Engagement with Alanis Morissette
Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette ended their engagement in February 2007.
2007: Relationship with Scarlett Johansson Begins
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson began dating in 2007 after his split from Alanis Morissette.
2007: People's Sexiest Man Alive List
Ryan Reynolds appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive lists in 2007, 2009, and was awarded the top honor in 2010
2007: Guest Appearance in "My Boys"
Reynolds made a guest appearance on the TBS sitcom "My Boys" in 2007, portraying Brendan's friend Hams in the episode "Douchebag in the City".
May 2008: Engagement to Scarlett Johansson
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announced their engagement in May 2008.
October 2008: NYC Marathon Run for Parkinson's Disease
In October 2008, Ryan Reynolds announced his participation in the New York City Marathon to support his father, who was battling Parkinson's disease.
2008: Leading Role in "Definitely, Maybe"
In 2008, Reynolds took on the role of the protagonist in the romantic comedy-drama "Definitely, Maybe".
2009: Release of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", "The Proposal" and "Adventureland"
In 2009, Reynolds appeared as Wade Wilson / Weapon XI in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the hit romantic comedy "The Proposal", and took on the role of Mike Connell in "Adventureland".
2009: "The Proposal" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"
Reynolds starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy "The Proposal" and appeared as Wade Wilson / Weapon XI in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in 2009.
2009: People's Sexiest Man Alive List
Ryan Reynolds appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive lists in 2007, 2009, and was awarded the top honor in 2010
June 2010: Invitation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In June 2010, Reynolds received an invitation to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
December 14, 2010: Separation from Scarlett Johansson
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announced their separation on December 14, 2010.
2010: Named People's Sexiest Man Alive
In 2010, Ryan Reynolds was bestowed with the title of People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
2010: Performance in "Buried"
Reynolds delivered a critically acclaimed performance in the thriller "Buried", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.
2010: People's Sexiest Man Alive
Ryan Reynolds appeared in People's Sexiest Man Alive lists in 2007, 2009, and was awarded the top honor in 2010
2010: Meeting Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds met Blake Lively on the set of "Green Lantern" in early 2010.
June 17, 2011: Release of "Green Lantern"
On June 17, 2011, the superhero film "Green Lantern", starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, was released.
July 1, 2011: Divorce from Scarlett Johansson Finalized
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson's divorce was finalized on July 1, 2011.
October 2011: Relationship with Blake Lively Begins
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively began dating in October 2011.
2011: Lead Role in "Green Lantern"
On June 17, 2011, Reynolds starred as the superhero Green Lantern in the Warner Bros. film.
September 9, 2012: Marriage to Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married on September 9, 2012.
2012: Appearance in "Safe House"
Reynolds starred alongside Denzel Washington in the action thriller "Safe House", portraying an agent.
2013: Voice Roles in "The Croods" and "Turbo", and Release of "R.I.P.D."
Reynolds lent his voice to the animated features "The Croods" and "Turbo" and starred in the supernatural action comedy "R.I.P.D." (based on the Dark Horse Comics series) in 2013.
2013: Voice Acting in "The Croods" and "Turbo"
Reynolds lent his voice to the animated films "The Croods" and "Turbo," both released in 2013, showcasing his vocal talents.
December 2014: Birth of First Child
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively welcomed their first child in December 2014.
2014: Roles in "The Voices" and "The Captive"
In 2014, Reynolds appeared in the psychological thriller "The Voices" and the drama "The Captive".
2015: Release of "Mississippi Grind", "Woman in Gold", and "Self/less"
Reynolds starred in the drama "Mississippi Grind", had a supporting role in the biographical film "Woman in Gold", and appeared in the sci-fi thriller "Self/less", all released in 2015.
2015: Appearance in "Woman in Gold"
Reynolds took on a supporting role in the biographical drama "Woman in Gold" in 2015.
September 2016: Birth of Second Child
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively welcomed their second child in September 2016.
December 15, 2016: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On December 15, 2016, Ryan Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a significant honor recognizing his contributions to the entertainment industry.
2016: Critical and Commercial Success with "Deadpool"
Reynolds' portrayal of the titular character in "Deadpool" in 2016 garnered widespread acclaim, breaking box office records for an R-rated comedy and earning him prestigious award nominations.
2016: Deadpool Release and Success
In 2016, Ryan Reynolds starred in "Deadpool," a film that broke box office records and received critical acclaim. Its success paved the way for a sequel.
2016: Critical Acclaim for "Deadpool"
Ryan Reynolds received critical acclaim for his performance as Deadpool in the 2016 film, including a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a Golden Globe nomination.
June 2017: Deadpool 2 Filming Begins
Filming for "Deadpool 2" commenced in June 2017.
2017: Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2017, Reynolds' contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2017: Release of "Life"
Reynolds starred in the science fiction thriller "Life," released in 2017.
2017: The Hitman's Bodyguard Release
The action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard," starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, and Richard E. Grant, was released in 2017.
January 2018: Maximum Effort Production Launch
Ryan Reynolds established his production company, Maximum Effort, and secured a first-look deal with Fox in January 2018.
February 2018: Aviation American Gin Investment
In February 2018, Ryan Reynolds became a part-owner of Aviation American Gin, taking on a creative direction role in addition to his ownership responsibilities.
May 13, 2018: King of Mask Singer Performance
On May 13, 2018, Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance on the South Korean show "King of Mask Singer," performing "Tomorrow."
May 18, 2018: Deadpool 2 Release
"Deadpool 2," the much-anticipated sequel to the successful superhero film, was released on May 18, 2018.
2018: Grammy Nomination for "Deadpool 2" Soundtrack
Ryan Reynolds received a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on the "Deadpool 2" soundtrack in 2018.
2018: Public Discussion of Anxiety
Ryan Reynolds opened up about his struggles with anxiety in 2018.
2018: Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Ryan Reynolds became a U.S. citizen around 2018.
2018: Release of "Deadpool 2"
Reynolds reprised his role as the Merc with a Mouth in "Deadpool 2," released in 2018, further solidifying his successful association with the franchise.
January 2019: Armani Code Collaboration and 6 Underground Release
In January 2019, Ryan Reynolds was announced as the face of Armani Code's Absolu scent. He also starred in Michael Bay's "6 Underground," released on Netflix in December.
January 2019: The Croods Sequel Voice Role
It was announced in January 2019 that Ryan Reynolds would reprise his voice role as Guy in "The Croods: A New Age."
April 2019: Free Guy Filming Begins
Ryan Reynolds started filming the science fiction action comedy "Free Guy" in April 2019.
May 2019: Pokemon Detective Pikachu Release
Ryan Reynolds starred in "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" in May 2019, showcasing his versatility as an actor by taking on voice and motion capture work for the titular character.
October 2019: Birth of Third Child
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively welcomed their third child in October 2019.
November 2019: Mint Mobile Ownership Stake
Ryan Reynolds acquired an ownership stake in Mint Mobile in November 2019.
December 2019: Deadpool & Wolverine Announcement
Ryan Reynolds revealed in December 2019 that "Deadpool & Wolverine" was in development.
2019: Action Thriller "6 Underground"
Reynolds starred in the Michael Bay-directed action thriller "6 Underground", released in 2019.
May 2020: Reading for Charity
In May 2020, Ryan Reynolds participated in a celebrity reading of "James and the Giant Peach" to support Partners In Health's COVID-19 relief efforts.
June 11, 2020: Don't Premiere
Ryan Reynolds served as executive producer for the ABC game show "Don't," which premiered on June 11, 2020.
July 2020: Match Group Board Appointment
He joined the Match Group's board of directors in July 2020.
August 2020: Aviation American Gin Acquisition by Diageo
Diageo's acquisition of Aviation American Gin for up to $610 million was announced in August 2020.
2020: Conclusion of "The Croods" Franchise
The final installment of "The Croods" franchise, featuring the voice talent of Ryan Reynolds, was released in 2020.
2020: Sale of Aviation Gin to Diageo
Reynolds' entrepreneurial ventures continued as he sold his stake in Aviation Gin to Diageo in 2020, a deal valued at $610 million.
2020: Renewal of Vows with Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively renewed their vows in a private ceremony at their home in New York.
February 2021: Wrexham AFC Takeover Approval
Reynolds and McElhenney's acquisition of Wrexham AFC received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority in February 2021.
May 3, 2021: Wealthsimple Investment
On May 3, 2021, Ryan Reynolds participated in a $750 million investment round for Wealthsimple, a Canadian financial technology company.
June 23, 2021: Maximum Effort Marketing Division Acquisition
Maximum Effort Production's marketing division was acquired by MNTN Software on June 23, 2021.
October 2021: Sabbatical Announcement
In October 2021, Ryan Reynolds shared his decision to take a break from acting following the completion of "Spirited."
November 26, 2021: Governor General's Performing Arts Award
On November 26, 2021, Ryan Reynolds received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for his contributions to Canadian culture and philanthropy.
2021: Release of "Free Guy"
Reynolds starred in and produced the action comedy "Free Guy", which was released in 2021.
2021: Multiple Film Releases
Ryan Reynolds starred in three films released in 2021: "Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," "Free Guy," and "Red Notice," the latter of which he starred in alongside Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot.
March 2022: Donation to Water First
In March 2022, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donated $500,000 to Water First, an organization providing clean water and environmental training to indigenous communities in Canada.
March 2022: The Adam Project Release
Ryan Reynolds starred in the Netflix science fiction adventure film "The Adam Project," directed by Shawn Levy, released in March 2022.
August 2022: FuboTV Equity Stake and Content Partnership
In August 2022, Ryan Reynolds made an equity investment in FuboTV, alongside a partnership between his Maximum Effort studio and the streaming platform to develop a dedicated Maximum Effort Network channel with original content.
November 2022: Interest in Ottawa Senators Ownership
In November 2022, Ryan Reynolds expressed interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators, confirming his bid on "The Tonight Show" and attending a game.
2022: Diolch Y Ddraig Award
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were honored with the Diolch Y Ddraig award by S4C in 2022 for their contributions to promoting Welsh culture, demonstrating their commitment to engaging with the community beyond their ownership of Wrexham AFC.
2022: Starring Role in "The Adam Project"
Reynolds starred in the science fiction film "The Adam Project", released in 2022.
2022: Support for Ukrainian Refugees
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively pledged to match donations up to $1 million to support Ukrainian refugees.
2022: Welcome to Wrexham Documentary Series
A documentary series titled "Welcome to Wrexham," chronicling their investment in Wrexham AFC, was released in 2022.
January 2023: Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television's Humanitarian Award
Ryan Reynolds received the Humanitarian Award at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in January 2023.
February 2023: Birth of Fourth Child
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively welcomed their fourth child in February 2023.
March 15, 2023: Acquisition of Mint Mobile's Parent Company
T-Mobile acquired Ka’ena Corporation, the parent company of Mint Mobile, in which Ryan Reynolds had an ownership stake, for $1.35 billion on March 15, 2023.
April 2023: Investment in Nuvei
Ryan Reynolds invested in Canadian payments company Nuvei in April 2023.
May 2023: Withdrawal of Bid for Ottawa Senators
Ryan Reynolds withdrew his bid for the Ottawa Senators in May 2023.
May 23, 2023: Deadpool & Wolverine Filming Begins
Filming for "Deadpool & Wolverine," set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, commenced on May 23, 2023.
June 26, 2023: Investment in Alpine F1 Team
On June 26, 2023, Ryan Reynolds, along with Rob McElhenney and others, invested in the Formula One Alpine F1 Team, acquiring a 24% stake.
August 7, 2023: Appointment to the Order of British Columbia
Ryan Reynolds's appointment to the Order of British Columbia was announced on August 7, 2023.
November 2023: Order of British Columbia Ceremony
Ryan Reynolds was scheduled to receive the Order of British Columbia at a ceremony in Victoria in November 2023.
July 26, 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine Release Date
The release date for "Deadpool & Wolverine" was set for July 26, 2024.