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Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Acting
Born: Oct 23, 1976
From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Credits: 30 titles

Biography

Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian and American actor, entrepreneur and film producer. Known for starring in comedicand superhero films, he was the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024. Reynolds has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His films as a leading actor have grossed $6.6 billion worldwide. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Reynolds began acting at the age of thirteen, taking on small roles in various television series. He had his first lead role in the teen soap opera Hillside (1991–1993), then played the lead role in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001). Reynolds later starred in a range of films, including the commercially successful romantic comedies National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), and The Proposal (2009), the critically unsuccessful superhero films Blade: Trinity (2004), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), and Green Lantern (2011), and the biographical drama Woman in Gold (2015). Reynolds achieved his greatest commercial success as the titular character in the Deadpool franchise, starring in Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). His performance in the first received a Golden …

Filmography

Title Character Year Rating
Animal Friends Pony (voice) 2027
Mayday Troy Kelly 2026
Ghosted Jonas 2023 6.876
Betty White: A Celebration Self 2022 8.0
The Croods Guy (voice) 2013 6.935
R.I.P.D. Nick Walker 2013 5.857
Ted Jared (uncredited) 2012 6.448
Safe House Matt Weston 2012 6.489
Green Lantern Hal Jordan / Green Lantern 2011 5.182
The Change-Up Mitch Planko 2011 6.158
Buried Paul Conroy 2010 6.638
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Wade Wilson 2009 6.287
Adventureland Mike Connell 2009 6.399
Paper Man Captain Excellent 2009 6.316
The Proposal Andrew Paxton 2009 7.143
Fireflies in the Garden Michael Waechter 2008 6.2
Definitely, Maybe Will Hayes 2008 6.937
Chaos Theory Frank Allen 2007 6.333
The Nines Gary / Gavin / Gabriel 2007 6.0
Smokin' Aces Richard Messner 2006 6.485
Just Friends Chris Brander 2005 6.205
The Amityville Horror George Lutz 2005 6.119
Waiting... Monty 2005 6.205
School of Life Mr. D 2005 6.395
Blade: Trinity Hannibal King 2004 5.858
The In-Laws Mark Tobias 2003 5.631
Foolproof Kevin 2003 6.126
National Lampoon's Van Wilder Van Wilder 2002 6.024
Buying the Cow Mike Hanson 2002 5.119
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Quick Facts
Known forActing
Credits30
Born1976
FromVancouver, British Columbia, …