Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1976-10-23
- Born Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height:
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Also Known As:
Ryan Rodney Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976, in Vancouver, Canada) is a Canadian-American actor, producer, and business mogul who has redefined the modern celebrity archetype through a blend of "everyman" charm and high-level marketing genius. The youngest of four brothers born to a food wholesaler and a retail salesperson, Reynolds grew up in a strict household where humor became his primary defense and creative outlet. His career began at 13 with the teen soap Hillside (known as Fifteen in the U.S.), but after years of struggling in minor television roles, he nearly quit acting to attend university. A chance move to Los Angeles with a friend led to his breakout as the charismatic "Berg" in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001) and later as a college legend in the cult classic National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002). Despite early career fluctuations—including the critical and commercial failure of Green Lantern (2011)—Reynolds eventually achieved superstardom by spearheading a decade-long campaign to bring the R-rated superhero Deadpool (2016) to the screen. The film's massive success transformed him into a top-tier A-lister, leading to blockbusters like Free Guy (2021), The Adam Project (2022), and the global Netflix hit Red Notice (2021). In 2024 and 2025, Reynolds’ influence expanded beyond Hollywood into a full-scale business empire valued in the hundreds of millions. Through his production and marketing firm, Maximum Effort, he revolutionized advertising with "fastvertising"—viral, self-aware ads that helped turn brands like Aviation American Gin and Mint Mobile into billion-dollar acquisitions. His ownership of the Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC, chronicled in the Emmy-winning series Welcome to Wrexham, turned a struggling team into a global phenomenon and boosted the club's value by nearly 5,000%. As of late 2025, his net worth is estimated at $350 million, and he remains one of the world's highest-paid actors, most recently starring in the record-breaking Deadpool & Wolverine. Off-screen, Reynolds is famously married to actress Blake Lively, with whom he has four children: James, Inez, Betty, and Olin. Known for their playful social media banter, the couple has pledged to step back from their "Hollywood treadmill" in 2025 to prioritize family life at their home in Pound Ridge, New York, while continuing to support philanthropic causes through the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation and various environmental initiatives.
Awards :
24 wins & 67 nominations
