Actors

Burt Reynolds Net Worth

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9 mins ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Burt Reynolds's Net Worth as of 2024
$20 Million

American actor Burt Reynolds was born on 11 February 1936, in Lansing, Michigan, and was known for his appearances in films such as “Deliverance”, “The Longest Yard” and “Smokey and the Bandit”, but his best performance was in “Boogie Nights”, which brought him an Oscar nomination. He passed away in 2018.

So just how rich was Burt Reynolds, at the time of his passing? Authoritative sources have estimated that Burt’s net worth was over $20 million, earned consistently from his acting career which began in the late 1950s, despite intermittent financial problems.

Burt Reynolds Net Worth $20 Million

Young Burton Leon Reynolds lived with his mother and sister, while his father was drafted into the US Army after which he became a police chief in Florida, so Burt studied at Palm Beach High School, and after matriculation attended Florida State University. In school years the future actor was dreaming of becoming a famous football player, but his wish was destroyed after a serious injury in his first game. Later this wound only worsened because of a serious car accident, and Burt Reynolds had to start thinking about other career options.

His first steps towards acting were in 1956, when he took part in a play called “Outward Bound” and won the Florida State Drama award. However, Burt’s first serious success only came in the ‘70’s and later, when he featured in movies which became famous. He played Paul Crewe in “The Longest Yard”, and also had notable roles in “Deliverance” and “Smokey and the Bandit”. Today people remember Burt Reynolds as a very popular actor, director and even voice artist, but actually Reynolds showed himself successful as a good screenwriter and television producer too. He was involved with over 100 titles on the big screen, and 60 TV productions, proof of his enduring popularity with directors and audiences alike, during a career spanning almost 60 years..

Burt Reynolds received plenty of nominations and awards during his career. In 1980 he was chosen the favorite Motion Picture Actor in People’s Choice Awards, USA. Later he received Emmy, Golden Globe, American Movie and Crystal Reel Awards, and became one of the more popular actors. He even had an opportunity to play the role of himself in a comedic action-adventure video game called “Saints Row: The Third”.

In his personal life, Burt Reynolds was married twice, but both marriages were unsuccessful and ended really quickly. He married his first wife Judy Carne in 1963, but the couple lived together for only 2 years before divorcing; she died in 2015. He didn’t marry his second wife Loni Anderson until 23 years later, in 1988., which lasted a bit longer – they had a son together but in 1993 the actor divorced for the second time. In between his marriages he dated actress Sally Field, but there are no confirmed romantic associations after his second divorce.

It is known that Burt owned a property in Hobe Sound Florida, including a special pop-corn machine and a piano for silent film soundtracks, which usually attracts other people, however, financial problems suggest that it was resumed by the bank..

Despite huge success after receiving an Emmy award, Reynold’s finances weren’t as good as they could have been. There were a few reasons for that – failed investments in some Florida restaurant chains that later went bankrupt; messy divorce from his second wife Loni Anderson; and also an actor’s love for an extravagant lifestyle without counting his money. He became solvent again, and was relatively comfortable in his later years.

He passed away from a heart attack on 6 September 2018, in Jupiter, Florida, having suffered from related heart problems for a number of years, ameliorated by quintuple coronary artery bypass surgery in February 2010. He is survived by Loni Anderson and their son Quinton.

Daniel Wanburg

As the Managing Editor at Net Worth Post, I lead a talented team in delivering compelling content on the lives and achievements of influential figures. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I oversee the production of insightful biographies that resonate with our audience. My role involves not only managing the editorial process but also conducting research, crafting engaging narratives, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of our publications. At NetWorthPost, we strive to provide our readers with in-depth profiles that offer valuable insights into the worlds of business, entertainment, and beyond. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, we bring to light the remarkable journeys and successes of individuals who inspire and captivate us.

1 Comment

hughstewart

April 29, 2017 at 7:46 pm

Monkey and the Bandit? It’s Smokey and the Bandit you baboon!

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Actors

Forest Whitaker Net Worth

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9 mins ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Forest Whitaker is a famous American actor, voice actor, film producer, TV and film director. Forest Steven Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961, in Longview, Texas. His main steps in his show business career Whitaker has made as an actor, not as a producer. At the beginning he mostly appeared in musicals, the first of them was “Fast Times at Ridgemon High” (released in 1982). Despite the fact Whitaker’s role in his first movie was really small, he showed himself as a talented actor and was noted by others.

Forest’s career to date has allowed him to accumulate net worth estimated at $40 million.

Forest Whitaker Net Worth $40 Million

In 1995 he proved his great acting talent and charisma when he both appeared in and produced the movie “Waiting to Exhale”. This romantic drama was also his film directorial debut, and received Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture award and several MTV movie awards too. Forest Whitaker really shot to prominence as an actor in 1998, after starring in the lead role in a biographical film about the famous American musician Charlie “Bird” Parker, “Bird”, directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie itself scored 74% on “Rotten Tomatoes” – website devoted to film reviews. Moreover, the actor earned several awards and considerable critical acclaim. After this outstanding performance, Whitaker’s career rose even more.

One more of Whitaker’s big moments was in 2006 for the role of Idi Amin in the movie called “The Last King of Scotland”, for which he received an Academy Award as the Best Actor.

His most recent and notable appearance was in the movie entitled “The Butler”, released in 2013, which is an American historical drama based on the real life of Eugene Allen. Forest Whitaker starred as the main character Cecil Gaines, who dedicated his life to be a professional domestic worker. This movie received five different awards and added a huge amount of money to Whitaker’s net worth.

Today Forest Whitaker lives with his wife Keisha Nash Whitaker – the couple married in 1996. They raise four children: their daughters True and Sonnet, Forest’s son from the previous relationship and Keisha’s daughter.
Forest Whitaker is known to be a vegetarian and the supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Forest supports Barack Obama and is a chief among the Igbo community. Moreover, on June 21, 2011, Whitaker was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation in UNESCO. Today the famous actor supports all UNESCO’s activities and helps to empower young people to keep them away from the cycle of violence in the community. David Killion, UNESCO ambassador from United States, described Forest Whitaker as a person who feels compassion for every kind of humiliation and disgrace and he does his UNESCO job because it is the right thing to do.

Actors

B. J. Novak Net Worth

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9 mins ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

Benjamin Joseph Manaly “B. J.” Novak was born on July 31, 1979 in Newton, Massachusets, United States, and raised in a Jewish family with two younger brothers – Lev and Jesse. B. J. Novak attended Newton South High School together with the famous American actor and director John Krasinski. After school in 1997 Novak attended Harvard University and after graduation moved to Los Angeles to support himself financially and be independent. There he started to work as a comedian in different clubs and produced an amazing performance on October 10 2001 at the Hollywood Youth Hostel, and by 2003 B. J. Novak’s name was included in the famous list of top 10 Comedians To Watch.

B. J. Novak Net Worth $18 Million

At that time Novak wasn’t at the top of his career. True popularity and success came after his appearance in a British sitcom television series broadcast in the United Kingdom and called “The Office”. There he worked both as an actor and screenwriter. As a writer for the first time, Novak had an opportunity to show his abilities on the TV show “Raising Dad”, although he didn’t work there for very long.

Year 2003 was also successful in B. J. Novak’s life. At that time Novak started to participate in an American hidden-camera reality TV series on MTV entitled “Punk’d”, in which he became one of the main cast members. “Punk’d” was a show of playing pranks on celebrities – they ‘pranked’ Hilary Duff, Racheal Leigh Cook and even Usher.

Today Benjamin Novak has estimated net worth of $20-22 million thanks to his screenwrting, voice and acting career. Since the amazing success of “The Office”, Novak has played in movies “Unaccompanied Minors” (released in 2006), “Reign Over Me” (2007), “Knocked Up” (2007) and “Inglorious Bastards” (2009). In 2014 Novak has already appeared on TV screens – he played Mr. Egypt in the “Community” episode “Basic Sandwich” and in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”, where he played one of Spider-Man’s main rivals, Alistair Smythe. He even played Baker Smurf in the famous American 3D comedy called “The Smurfs” – this was one of the most notable of Novak’s performances as a great voice actor.

Novak has been nominated for many awards, including Emmy Award, but has won three of them. He twice won the same award – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in Comedy Series by Screen Actors Guild Award in 2006 and 2007 and also won Comedy Series award by Writers Guild of America Awards. Last time he was nominated was for Performance in a Comedy Series.

Today B. J. Novak lives in United States. He is a close friend of Vera Mindy Chokalingam, better known as Mindy Kaling – American comedian, actress and writer. Novak met Mindy while they were both writing for “The Office”. These two sometimes appeared in public as a couple, but their relationship nowadays is called unstable in magazines even after Novak clarified their relationship with Kaling on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live”. However, it couldn’t ruin their close friendship which has lasted for years.