E-mail a friendMay 16, 2005
Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds talks about his friend Ossie Davis, what he learned from his near-death experience and surviving the ups and downs of his career.
Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
One of the world's most recognized stars, Burt Reynolds has had success as an actor, director and producer. For several years, he was America's biggest box-office draw, and his Oscar-nominated turn in Boogie Nights earned a new generation of fans. Reynolds' first love was football. A star tailback, he was drafted into the NFL, but an injury triggered a switch to acting. By creating the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theater and a chair at Florida State, he combined a commitment to his craft and education.
