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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| Partner(s) | Alanis Morissette (2002–2007) |
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| Relatives | Chester Reynolds (grandfather) |
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Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian and American actor, producer, and businessman. He is famous for his roles in funny movies and superhero films. In 2020 and 2024, he was one of the highest-paid actors in the world. His movies have earned over $6.5 billion worldwide. Ryan Reynolds has won many awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award. He has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Ryan started acting when he was thirteen. He had small parts in TV shows. His first main role was in the teen soap opera Hillside (1991–1993). Later, he got a lead role in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001). Ryan Reynolds has starred in many successful movies. These include romantic comedies like National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) and The Proposal (2009). He also appeared in superhero films such as Blade: Trinity (2004) and Green Lantern (2011).
Ryan Reynolds became very successful with the Deadpool movies. He plays the main character, Deadpool, in Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). His acting in the first Deadpool movie earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Deadpool & Wolverine became his highest-earning movie. He has also been in science fiction films like Life (2017) and action movies such as Free Guy (2021) and The Adam Project (2022). Ryan Reynolds has also voiced characters in animated films. These include The Croods series (2013–2020) and Detective Pikachu (2019).
In 2017, Time magazine named Ryan Reynolds one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. Besides acting, he is also a businessman. He owns part of Mint Mobile and is a co-owner of the Welsh soccer club Wrexham. The story of his involvement with Wrexham is shown in the Emmy Award-winning TV series Welcome to Wrexham (2022–present). Ryan Reynolds is married to actress Blake Lively since 2012, and they have four children.
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Early Life and School
Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 23, 1976. His father, James Chester Reynolds, was a Royal Canadian Policeman and later a food wholesaler. His mother, Tamara Lee, worked in retail sales. Ryan has three older brothers. He has said his brothers protected him from their father. Ryan's grandfather, Chester, was a farmer and a politician in Alberta from 1940 to 1944. Ryan is of Irish background and grew up in Vancouver and Vanier, Ontario.
Ryan started acting when he was thirteen. As a teenager, he took acting classes but did not pass them. He also worked as a busboy and at a grocery store. He said his co-workers at the grocery store were very funny. Ryan went to Prince of Wales Secondary School and then Kitsilano Secondary School. He graduated in 1994. After high school, he took small TV roles but stopped acting for a short time. A friend, Chris William Martin, encouraged him to try acting again in Los Angeles.
Acting Career
Early Roles (1991–2003)
Ryan Reynolds began his acting career in 1991. He was in the Canadian teen soap opera Hillside. This show was also called Fifteen in the United States. He played Billy Simpson, a character dealing with family problems. His first movie role was in Ordinary Magic (1993). He played Jeffrey, an orphan who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. The movie received mixed reviews. From 1993 to 1994, Ryan played two characters, Macro and Lee, in The Odyssey.
In 1996, Ryan had small parts in TV shows like The X-Files. He also co-starred with Melissa Joan Hart in the TV movie Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996). He played Seth, the main character's love interest. He was also in the miniseries In Cold Blood (1996). Ryan returned to movies with The Alarmist (1997). He played Howard, a teenager whose family faces trouble.
His big break came as Michael "Berg" Bergen in Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001). Critics praised his acting and said his "star quality was already in place." He had small roles in comedies like Coming Soon (1999) and Dick (1999). In the horror comedy Boltneck (2000), he played Karl, a bullied teenager brought back to life. He also starred in the romantic comedy National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002). This movie was not liked by critics but did well at the box office. Ryan also appeared in the action comedy The In-Laws (2003).
Romantic Comedies and Action (2004–2009)
Ryan Reynolds had a memorable small role in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). Later that year, he started voice acting in the animated TV series Zeroman (2004). He played Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity (2004). To prepare, he trained a lot and gained muscle. The movie was a box office success.
In 2005, Ryan starred in the horror film The Amityville Horror. He played a man who moves into a haunted house. Critics liked his performance. He then played a waiter named Monty in the comedy Waiting... (2005). In the romantic comedy Just Friends (2005), he played Chris Brander, a high schooler trying to win over his best friend. He wore a special suit and makeup for this role. He also played an FBI agent in Smokin' Aces (2006). In The Nines (2007), he played three different characters.
In 2008, Ryan played Frank Allen in Chaos Theory. He played a very organized man whose life changes. Critics noted his good acting despite the movie's poor reviews. His next role was in the romantic comedy Definitely, Maybe (2008). He played a father telling his daughter how he met her mother.
Ryan starred in Adventureland (2009), a romantic comedy that critics praised. He played Mike Connell, a technician and musician. He also played Wade Wilson / Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). Ryan had been interested in a Deadpool movie for a long time. He then starred as Andrew Paxton in the successful romantic comedy The Proposal (2009). People loved his chemistry with co-star Sandra Bullock.
New Genres and Deadpool Success (2010–Present)
In 2010, Ryan Reynolds appeared on Sesame Street. His only movie role that year was in the thriller Buried (2010). He played an American truck driver buried alive in a coffin. Critics highly praised his acting in this intense film. He played the main character in the superhero film Green Lantern (2011). This movie did not do well with critics or at the box office. Ryan also starred in the romantic comedy The Change-Up (2011). He also helped produce and narrate the documentary The Whale (2011).
In 2012, Ryan starred with Denzel Washington in the action thriller Safe House. He played Matt Weston, a CIA agent. Critics praised his performance. He also had a small role in the comedy Ted (2012). In 2013, Ryan voiced characters in two DreamWorks Animation movies. He voiced Guy in The Croods, an inventive caveboy. He also voiced the main character in Turbo, a snail who gains super speed.
Ryan played Nick Walker in R.I.P.D. (2013), a detective. This movie was not successful. He took on several roles in the horror comedy The Voices (2014). He played Jerry Hickfang, a factory worker who hears voices from his pets, whom he also voiced. Ryan has called this one of his favorite movies. In the thriller The Captive (2014), he played a father searching for his missing daughter.
In 2015, Ryan starred in the comedy-drama Mississippi Grind (2015). He played Curtis, who is believed to bring good luck to a gambling addict. Critics liked his acting in this film. He also starred in the drama Woman in Gold (2015). He played a young lawyer helping a woman recover a stolen painting. He also appeared in the science fiction film Self/less (2015).
Ryan Reynolds achieved huge success with the superhero film Deadpool (2016). He was very involved in making this movie. The film introduced a new version of the character, different from his earlier appearance. Ryan chose not to get paid much for Deadpool to help ensure the movie was made. Deadpool was a huge success, earning $782 million worldwide. Many critics praised Ryan's performance, saying he made Deadpool a very likable character.
In 2016, Ryan had a supporting role in the action thriller Criminal. The next year, he starred in the science fiction film Life (2017). He then starred in the action comedy The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017). He played Michael Bryce, an agent hired to protect an assassin. People liked the chemistry between Ryan and his co-star Samuel L. Jackson. The sequel, Deadpool 2, was released in 2018 and was also a big success.
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In 2019, Ryan voiced the main character in Detective Pikachu. He played a talking Pikachu that only one person could understand. Critics praised his voice acting. He then starred in the action film 6 Underground (2019). He played the leader of a group fighting an evil dictator. He returned as the voice of Guy in The Croods: A New Age (2020). He also reprised his role as Michael Bryce in Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2020). His next role was in Free Guy (2021). He played a video game character who realizes he is in a game. He also starred in the action comedy Red Notice (2021) with Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot.
In 2022, Ryan starred in the science fiction action comedy The Adam Project. He played Adam Reed, a time pilot. The film received mixed reviews, but critics generally liked Ryan's performance. In October 2021, Ryan announced he was taking a break from acting after filming Spirited (2022), a Christmas musical comedy. In August 2024, Ryan and his wife, Blake Lively, had movies that were number one and two at the box office on the same weekend. His movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, was a huge success, earning over $1.3 billion worldwide. It became the second-highest-grossing film of 2024.
Business Ventures
In January 2018, Ryan Reynolds started his production company, Maximum Effort. This company helps create his film projects and advertisements for brands.
In February 2018, Ryan bought a share in Aviation American Gin. He helped guide the brand's creative direction. In November 2019, he also bought a share in Mint Mobile, a mobile phone company. In 2020, he sold Aviation American Gin.
In September 2020, Ryan Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney announced they were buying the Welsh soccer club Wrexham. Their purchase was confirmed in November 2020. They have supported Welsh culture and the Welsh language. The story of their investment in Wrexham is shown in the TV series Welcome to Wrexham (2022–present).
Ryan has also invested in other companies like Wealthsimple and 1Password. In 2022, he tried to buy the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators team but later withdrew his offer. He also became part of a group that bought a share in the Alpine F1 Team. In March 2023, T-Mobile bought Mint Mobile. In April 2023, a Canadian technology company called Nuvei announced Ryan had invested in them.
Helping Others
In May 2020, Ryan Reynolds joined other celebrities to read from Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. This was to support Partners In Health, an organization helping with COVID-19 efforts. In July 2020, Ryan offered money to help find a stolen teddy bear that had a special recording inside. The bear was found a few days later. Ryan supports same-sex marriage and wants to see more LGBTQ+ characters in movies.
Ryan is also an environmental activist. He supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which works to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. His father had Parkinson's. In 2008, Ryan ran the New York City Marathon for Team Fox. He joined the foundation's board in 2009 and continues to support their research. In March 2022, Ryan and Blake Lively donated $500,000 to Water First. This organization helps Indigenous communities in Canada get clean water. Ryan received the Humanitarian Award at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in October 2022. The couple also donated $1 million to Feeding America to help people affected by hurricanes in October 2024.
After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ryan and Blake pledged to match donations up to $1 million for Ukrainian refugees. In August 2023, they donated $1 million to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to help actors. In October 2023, the couple donated $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross to help children affected by the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Personal Life
Ryan Reynolds met singer Alanis Morissette in 2002. They were engaged in 2004 but ended their engagement in 2007. Ryan then started dating actress Scarlett Johansson in April 2007. They got engaged in May 2008 and married in September 2008. They announced their separation in December 2010 and their divorce was final in July 2011.
Ryan first met Blake Lively in July 2010 while filming Green Lantern (2011). They started dating in October 2011 and married on September 9, 2012. They have four children together: three daughters and a son. The family lives in Pound Ridge, New York. Ryan and Blake are good friends with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift named characters in her 2020 song "Betty" after their daughters. In November 2024, Ryan confirmed that Taylor Swift is the godmother to his three daughters. He is also close friends with Hugh Jackman.
Ryan's father passed away in 2015. Ryan has said that playing Deadpool helped him deal with his grief. He also said that becoming a parent helped him understand his relationship with his father better. Ryan became an American citizen around 2018 and voted for the first time in the 2020 presidential election.
Movies and Awards
According to Rotten Tomatoes, some of Ryan Reynolds's most praised films include Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), Adventureland (2009), Buried (2010), Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), Free Guy (2021), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
He has received many awards for his work. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for producing the series Welcome to Wrexham. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in Deadpool (2016). He also received two Grammy nominations for the soundtracks of Deadpool 2 (2018) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Other awards include three MTV Movie & TV Awards and three People's Choice Awards.
On December 15, 2016, Ryan Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In November 2021, he was honored with a Governor General Performing Arts Award in Canada. In August 2023, Ryan was given the Order of British Columbia, which is British Columbia's highest honor. On December 19, 2024, Ryan Reynolds was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This recognized his achievements in film and his charity work.
See also
In Spanish: Ryan Reynolds para niños
