Ryan Reynolds: Film Actor Biography
Full Name: Ryan Rodney Reynolds
Date of Birth: October 23, 1976
Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Profession: Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
Early Life and Education
Ryan Reynolds was born in Vancouver to James Chester Reynolds, a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman, and Tammy Reynolds, a retail saleswoman. He is the youngest of four brothers and grew up in a Roman Catholic household.
Reynolds attended Kitsilano Secondary School and graduated in 1994. He briefly studied at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, but dropped out to pursue acting full-time.
Family
Ryan Reynolds married actress Blake Lively in 2012. The couple met on the set of Green Lantern (2011) and have become one of Hollywood's most beloved duos. They have four children together.
He was previously married to actress Scarlett Johansson from 2008 to 2011.
Career
Early Career
Reynolds began acting in the early 1990s in Canadian teen soap Hillside (also known as Fifteen). He gained recognition through sitcoms like Two Guys and a Girl.
Breakthrough and Rise
He transitioned into film with comedic roles in:
Van Wilder: Party Liaison (2002)
The Proposal (2009)
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Buried (2010)
His charm and comedic timing established him as a bankable leading man.
Deadpool and Global Stardom
Reynolds achieved global superstardom with Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). His portrayal of the foul-mouthed antihero redefined the superhero genre and became a massive box office hit. His involvement in Deadpool also included executive production and creative input.
Other notable films include:
Detective Pikachu (2019)
Free Guy (2021)
The Adam Project (2022)
Red Notice (2021)
Net Worth
As of 2024, Ryan Reynolds' net worth is estimated at $350 million.
He has also earned from brand endorsements and business ventures including:
Investments in Mint Mobile (sold to T-Mobile)
Awards and Honours
Critics' Choice Movie Award (Deadpool)
People's Choice Awards (Multiple wins)
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2016)
Legacy and Impact
Ryan Reynolds has become one of the most popular and influential actors of his generation. With a unique blend of humor, heart, and business acumen, he has shaped a career that goes far beyond the screen.
