Ryan Reynolds

Biography

Ryan Rodney Reynolds, born on October 23, 1976, is a prominent Canadian-American actor, producer, and entrepreneur. His entertainment career took flight in the early 1990s with the Canadian teen soap opera *Hillside*, which aired from 1991 to 1993. He gained further recognition with his leading role in the sitcom *Two Guys and a Girl* from 1998 to 2001. Over the years, Reynolds showcased his comedic talent in films like *National Lampoon's Van Wilder* (2002), *Waiting...* (2005), and *The Proposal* (2009), alongside action-packed roles in *Blade: Trinity* (2004) and *Green Lantern* (2011).

Reynolds achieved monumental success with the *Deadpool* franchise, starring in *Deadpool* (2016), *Deadpool 2* (2018), and the anticipated *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024). His portrayal of the anti-hero earned him a Golden Globe nomination and solidified his status in Hollywood. His versatility is evident in various genres, including the drama *Woman in Gold* (2015), the sci-fi thriller *Life* (2017), and the action-comedies *6 Underground* (2019), *Free Guy* (2021), and *The Adam Project* (2022). Additionally, he lent his voice to characters in animated films like *The Croods* series and *Detective Pikachu* (2019).

Reynolds has also received accolades, being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2010 and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. As a businessman, he is a co-owner of the Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C., highlighted in the Emmy Award-winning series *Welcome to Wrexham*, and previously owned Aviation Gin, which he sold to Diageo for $610 million in 202