FROM CANADIAN SITCOM ACTOR TO DEADPOOL, HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER, AND SAVVY BUSINESS MOGUL
Ryan Reynolds
b. 1976 · Actor
Early Life
Ryan Reynolds was born on October 23, 1976, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and began acting professionally as a teenager, appearing in the Canadian television series Hillside before moving into American television and film.
He gained early recognition with a regular role on the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl in the late 1990s, which helped establish him in Hollywood as a comedic leading man.
Rise to Fame
Reynolds broke through with the comedy Van Wilder in 2002 and took on more dramatic and action-oriented roles through the mid-2000s, including Blade: Trinity in 2004, gradually expanding his range beyond straightforward comedy.
He was briefly married to actress Scarlett Johansson from 2008 to 2011, a relationship that received significant media attention before the couple divorced. He later married actress Blake Lively in 2012, and the couple has four children together.
Career Highlights
Reynolds achieved career-defining success starring as the title character in Deadpool in 2016, a role he had championed for years and also produced, with the film's irreverent tone becoming closely associated with his own public persona.
He went on to star in and produce further hits including Free Guy in 2021, while also becoming a prominent businessman through ventures including Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, and co-ownership of Wrexham AFC alongside actor Rob McElhenney, chronicled in the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham.
Personal Life
Reynolds and Blake Lively live with their four children and have been noted for their playful, joke-filled public relationship, often teasing each other through social media and interviews.
He has spoken openly about living with anxiety and has used his public platform to discuss mental health, while also being known for his sharp comedic marketing instincts across his various business ventures.
Net Worth & Legacy
Ryan Reynolds' net worth is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, built through his acting and producing career alongside highly profitable business ventures, including the sale of Aviation Gin and his Mint Mobile stake.
From a Vancouver teen actor to a global film star and entrepreneur, Reynolds has built a legacy as one of Hollywood's most commercially savvy and multifaceted careers, blending acting, producing, and business.