Burt Reynolds: podcast appearances and interviews

Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was an American actor known for his work in television and film. His early career included performances in the television series Gunsmoke, Hawk, and Dan August. Reynolds gained prominence with leading roles in films such as Navajo Joe and 100 Rifles, but his breakthrough came with his role as Lewis Medlock in the film Deliverance. He is well known for his roles in numerous popular movies including White Lightning, The Longest Yard, and the Smokey and the Bandit series. His successful film career was complemented by his recognition as one of the most bankable stars from 1978 to 1982, a period during which he was voted the world's number-one box office star in the Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll. Reynolds also returned to television later in his career, starring in the sitcom Evening Shade, which earned him a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 1997, his performance as Jack Horner in Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights garnered critical acclaim, earning him the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Throughout his career, Reynolds was noted for both his acting talent and his popularity as a leading star in Hollywood.