In a prolific career spanning six decades, actor Burt Reynolds was a definitive American icon and one of the world's most famous stars of film and television. As much a folk hero as a Hollywood celebrity, he began as a stuntman and bit player in B Westerns and TV shows before landing a starring role on NBC's Riverboat (1959–1961). His breakthrough role in Deliverance (1971) made him famous and the sleeper hit Smokey and the Bandit (1977) made his Name a household word. This first critical overview of Reynolds' work examines his complete filmography, featuring candid discussions with costars and collaborators, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and a wealth of film stills.
| ISBN: | 9781476674988 |
| Publication date: | 30th December 2019 |
| Author: | Wayne Byrne |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 269 pages |
| Genres: |
Film history, theory or criticism Television |