Burt Reynolds (1936-2018) was an American actor and director, an icon of 1970s and 1980s cinema. His breakthrough came with the dramatic film "Deliverance" (Un tranquillo week-end di paura, 1972). He achieved global fame as "Bandit" in the action-comedy "Smokey and the Bandit" (Il bandito e la "Madama", 1977), which solidified his image as a charismatic star.

Other successes include "The Longest Yard" (Quella sporca ultima meta, 1974) and "The Cannonball Run" series (La corsa più pazza d'America, 1981). His style was characterized by irresistible charisma, often accompanied by an iconic moustache. He typically played roles of "ne'er-do-wells" with hearts of gold, charming outlaws, or easygoing heroes, excelling in action comedies. After a period of lower visibility, he made a remarkable comeback with the dramatic film "Boogie Nights" (1997), which earned him an Academy Award nomination. He remains an unforgettable figure in cinema.