Ryan Reynolds facts for kids
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Ryan Rodney Reynolds
October 23, 1976 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Relatives | Chester Reynolds (grandfather) |
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Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a famous actor, producer, and businessman from Canada and the United States. He is well-known for playing funny and action-packed roles.
Ryan started acting in a Canadian TV show called Hillside when he was young. Later, he got a main role in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl. He then starred in many movies, including comedies like National Lampoon's Van Wilder and The Proposal. He also appeared in superhero films like Blade: Trinity and Green Lantern.
His most famous roles are as the superhero Deadpool in the movies Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). His acting in the first Deadpool movie earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Ryan has also been in action movies like Free Guy and The Adam Project. He has even lent his voice to animated characters in The Croods and as Pikachu in Detective Pikachu.
Besides acting, Ryan is also a smart businessman. He owns part of Mint Mobile, a phone company. He also co-owns a Welsh football team called Wrexham A.F.C. This journey is shown in the TV series Welcome to Wrexham, which won an Emmy Award.
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on October 23, 1976. He is the youngest of four sons. His father was a police officer, and his mother worked in retail. Ryan has two brothers who also work in law enforcement.
Ryan started acting when he was 13 years old. He went to Kitsilano Secondary School and later tried college at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. For a short time, he stopped acting, but a friend convinced him to try again in Los Angeles.
Ryan's Acting Journey
Starting Out: TV Shows and Early Movies (1991–2003)
Ryan's first big role was Billy Simpson in the Canadian teen show Hillside in 1991. This show was also shown in the United States as Fifteen. He had small parts in other TV shows like The X-Files and The Odyssey.
In 1996, he was in the TV movie Sabrina the Teenage Witch. From 1998 to 2001, Ryan starred as Michael "Berg" Bergen in the TV show Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place. He also appeared in movies like Van Wilder (2002) and Foolproof (2003).
Becoming a Star: Comedies and Action Roles (2004–2015)
Even though he was known for comedies, Ryan trained hard for action roles. He played Hannibal King in the 2004 action film Blade: Trinity. He also appeared in the horror movie The Amityville Horror in 2005.
Ryan starred in romantic comedies like Just Friends (2005) and Definitely, Maybe (2008). In 2009, he played opposite Sandra Bullock in the popular comedy The Proposal.
In 2011, Ryan played the superhero Hal Jordan in the movie Green Lantern. This made him one of the few actors to play lead roles for both Marvel and DC comic characters. He also voiced characters in animated movies like The Croods and Turbo in 2013.
Big Success: Deadpool and Beyond (2015–Present)
In 2016, Ryan had a huge hit with Deadpool. He had worked for many years to make this movie happen. The film was a big success and broke several box office records. It was so popular that a sequel, Deadpool 2, was released in 2018.
In 2017, Ryan starred in the science fiction thriller Life. In 2019, he voiced the main character in Pokémon Detective Pikachu, a live-action movie based on the video game. He also starred in the action film 6 Underground for Netflix.
Ryan continued to be busy in 2021, starring in three movies: Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Free Guy, and Red Notice. In 2022, he starred in the science-fiction adventure film The Adam Project.
In 2024, Ryan's movie Deadpool & Wolverine was released and became a huge hit. It was one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Ryan's Business Ventures
Ryan Reynolds is not just an actor; he's also a smart businessman. In 2018, he started his own production company called Maximum Effort. This company helps make movies and also creates funny advertisements.
He also bought a part of Aviation American Gin in 2018. He was very involved in promoting the brand, and later, the company was sold in a big deal. In 2019, Ryan bought a share of Mint Mobile, a mobile phone company.
One of his most famous business moves was buying the Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C. with fellow actor Rob McElhenney in 2020. They have worked hard to help the team and promote Welsh culture. Their journey with Wrexham is shown in the TV series Welcome to Wrexham.
Ryan has also invested in other companies, like the financial company Wealthsimple and the cybersecurity company 1Password. He even looked into buying the Ottawa Senators, a hockey team.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, are known for their kindness and generosity. They often donate money to help people in need.
In 2020, Ryan helped read a story from Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach to raise money for a charity called Partners In Health. He also offered a reward to help a woman get back her stolen teddy bear, which had a special recording of her late mother's voice.
After the conflict in Ukraine in 2022, Ryan and Blake promised to donate up to $1 million to help Ukrainian refugees. They also gave $500,000 to Water First, a charity that helps provide clean water to Indigenous communities in Canada.
In 2023, Ryan received an award for his humanitarian work from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. In October 2024, he and Blake donated $1 million to help states affected by hurricanes in the U.S.
Ryan's Personal Life
Ryan Reynolds is married to actress Blake Lively. They first met in 2010 while filming the movie Green Lantern. They started dating in 2011 and got married in 2012. Ryan and Blake have four children together.
The family lives in Pound Ridge, New York. They are good friends with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who even named characters in one of her songs after their daughters. Ryan has also shared that Taylor Swift is the godmother to his three daughters. Ryan is also good friends with actor Hugh Jackman.
Ryan has spoken openly about his struggles with anxiety. He has mentioned that acting helps him feel more comfortable, even though he can be quiet and shy in real life. He became a U.S. citizen around 2018.
