Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds | |
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| File:Normal photo misc 003.jpg Ryan Reynolds at a photoshoot | |
| Born | Ryan Rodney Reynolds |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Partner | Scarlett Johansson (fiancée) |
| Awards | Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Scary Scene 2005 The Amityville Horror |
Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23 1976) is a Canadian television and film actor. He came to prominence in North America for his role in the television sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001), before establishing a career as a Hollywood motion picture actor, starring in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Biography
Early life
Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the son of Tammy, a salesperson and career student, and Jim Reynolds, a Vancouver food wholesaler and former semi-professional boxer.[1] He is the youngest of four brothers. Reynolds graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1994.
Career
Reynolds career began as a child actor starring as Billy in the Canadian-produced teen soap Hillside distributed in the United States by Nickelodeon as Fifteen. As an adult, Reynolds starred in the National Lampoon movie Van Wilder and the American television series Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place, playing medical student Michael "Berg" Bergen. He also cameoed in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle as a nurse, appeared in The In-Laws with Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks, as well as the Canadian production Foolproof and 2004's Blade: Trinity. In 2005 he played a waiter named Monty in Waiting..., and as music executive Chris Brander in the romantic comedy Just Friends alongside Amy Smart and Anna Faris. He has also appeared in the season 2 finale of the television series Scrubs, where he played Spence, a college friend of J.D. and Turk. In 2007, Reynolds guest-starred as Brendan's friend Hams in the episode "Douchebag in the City" of the TBS sitcom My Boys.
Although he has performed primarily in comedies, Reynolds played the dark character George Lutz in the remake of the horror movie The Amityville Horror. Reynolds underwent intense physical training to play an action role as the character of Hannibal King in the film Blade: Trinity, which also starred Wesley Snipes and Jessica Biel. He has also played as an FBI agent alongside Ray Liotta in the crime action movie Smokin' Aces. Ryan also played Will Hayes in Definitely, Maybe (2008).
In a March 2005 interview, Reynolds spoke of his interest and involvement in a possible film adaptation of Deadpool with screenwriter David S. Goyer.[2]and also the possibility of playing the incarnation of The Flash known as Wally West in an adaption of the popular DC comics character in the upcoming movie project. Reynolds will first portray Deadpool in the X-Men spinoff, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Reynolds was featured on the cover of the pop-culture magazine Naked Eye in the fall of 2007.
Personal life
From 2002 to 2007, Reynolds had been romantically linked to Alanis Morissette, becoming engaged in 2004.[3] In July 2006, People reported that the two had split, but neither party confirmed this report. Morissette and Reynolds were pictured holding hands in Los Angeles, sinking the rumors. However, in February 2007, they mutually decided to end their engagement. On June 11, 2008, Alanis Morissette appeared on The Howard Stern Show, and spoke of their breakup.
On May 5 2008, it was announced that he had become engaged to actress Scarlett Johansson.[4]
Reynolds is a Green Bay Packers fan[5] and loves motorcycles, owning three: a customized 2005 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, a 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, and a 2005 Confederate.
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Ryan Reynolds at a relaxing photo shoot.
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Reynolds on the cover of the pop-culture magazine Naked Eye in the fall of 2007.
Filmography
Trivia
- Ranked 3rd on People magazine's list of "Sexiest Men Alive" in 2007.[6]
- Listed as one of the "Most Powerful Canadians in Hollywood" by Canadian Business magazine (August 2006).
- Owns three motorcycles which are a customized 2005 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, a 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, and a 2005 Confederate.
- Accompanied Morissette to attend Canadian Juno Music Awards in 2003.
- Became the inspiration of the song "Knees of My Bees" composed by his former fiancee, Alanis Morissette.
- Was in Indonesia with Morissette when the Tsunami happened in December 2005, but both of them were unharmed since they went further south from the devastated island.
- Put a matching ring on his fourth finger of his right hand as Morissette had also applied in order to celebrate their one-year anniversary in May 2003.
- Is an avid fan of Green Bay Packers football team.
- Became one of the announcers for the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards' nominations alongside Quentin Tarantino and Hayden Panettiere on December 13, 2007.
- Appeared with his co-star of "Van Wilder" (2002), Tara Reid, in Sugarcult's music video entitled "Bouncing Off the Walls."
- Was included in the list of Most Alluring Canadians by Fashion Magazine in 2004.
- Tried to locate Beacon St. Pizza parlor when going to Boston without realizing that the place was fictional.
- Surprised actress Rachael Leigh Cook as he followed her to London where she filmed "Blow Dry" (2001).
- Turned down the role of Xander in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003).
- Lost his car's stereo and doors right after he came to L.A with Chris Martin, so they both went to auditions in the car with no doors.
- Had his first kiss at age 12.
- Appeared as a snowflake in a fourth grade play.
- His favorite singer is Neil Young.
- Has two dogs named Jobey and Boogs.
- His favorite actors are Albert Brooks and Steve Martin.
- Likes traveling, scuba diving, fishing, and swimming.
- Did not pass his high school drama class.
- Had once worked at a grocery store.
- Has a fear of flying after he had a horrible experience in which his parachute failed to open at the first attempt when going skydiving.
Awards & Nominations
- 2003: Nominated, "Breakthrough Male Performance" - National Lampoon's Van Wilder
- 2005: Won, "Choice Movie Scary Scene" - The Amityville Horror
- 1993: Nominated, "Best Young Actor Co-starring in a Cable Series" - Fifteen
Young Hollywood Awards
- 2003: Won, "Next Generation - Male"
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