Kapanlagi.com - Ryan Reynolds, who is 47 years old, has been involved in the film industry for over 20 years. In 2016, he achieved global fame. This comedy actor portrayed the character Deadpool, a comic character full of sarcasm.
Ryan Reynolds was born in Vancouver into a family involved in wholesale business. He is the youngest of four brothers, all of whom are males. Despite his interest in acting, Reynolds did not experience early success in his career. At the age of 19, he decided to end his unsuccessful career and enrolled at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. However, he did not complete his education and decided to move to Los Angeles to try his luck as an actor again.
According to his social media post, he used to work as a forklift driver at a supermarket. Even before moving to Los Angeles, Reynolds had appeared in several TV series and films, the most famous of which is Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
1. It Takes a Long Time to Portray Deadpool
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Reynolds is a loyal fan of Deadpool. Since 2007, he has been relentlessly advocating for the making of this film. Various obstacles arose, including the appearance of Deadpool in the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine that came before.
Although it provided an opportunity for Deadpool to officially appear, the film also damaged the character of Deadpool itself due to its contradictory nature.
2. Portraying 4 Characters Adapted from Comics
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In addition to successfully portraying the comic character Deadpool, he has also portrayed other comic characters. First, as Hannibal King in Blade Trinity. Second, as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern. Third, as Nick from Dark Horse. And of course, as Wade Wilson alias Deadpool in X-Men Origins Wolverine and the Deadpool film itself.
3. Starring in Romantic Comedy Films
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One of the most famous romantic comedy films starring Reynolds is The Proposal. In this film, he stars alongside Sandra Bullock. The film was a huge success at the box office and earned the actor numerous nominations for various awards.
4. Green Lantern Film Fails
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In 2011, he starred in the film The Green Lantern. The film was not successful and almost everyone laughed at the animated costume worn by Reynolds.
According to Ryan, the failure of the film was due to the studio rushing its release. He stated that although the script still had its flaws, he does not regret the experience.
5. Afraid of Heights
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As a teenager, he had an unpleasant experience with skydiving, and since then, he has been afraid of flying. Ryan Reynolds stated that thanks to the film The Green Lantern, he was able to overcome his fear of heights.
6. Spokesperson for Parkinson's Healing Study
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He used to be a spokesperson for The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), a research organization focused on finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. It is important to note that Reynolds' own father is a Parkinson's sufferer.
7. Failed Drama Class in High School
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Currently, he has become an incredibly good actor in both drama and comedy films. But few know that he once failed in drama class in high school. Perhaps that's why he never joined professional acting classes.
8. Hobby of Collecting Motorcycles
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While his friends in Hollywood enjoy collecting luxury cars, Reynolds prefers riding and collecting motorcycles.
9. Starting Acting Career at the Age of 13
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He started his career in a TV series called Fifteen. This series was aired on Nickelodeon from 1991-1993.
10. Involved in Several Campaigns for the Community
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The community service campaign in question is a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of cancer. In addition, he has also worn a Deadpool costume in campaigns about breast cancer and testicular cancer.
11. Who Has Ryan Reynolds Dated?
Ryan Reynolds is married to Blake Lively. They have four children together. Before Blake, Ryan dated Alanis Morrissette, Scarlett Johansson, and Charlize Theron.
12. What Does Ryan Reynolds Do?
He has appeared in action films such as Blade: Trinity (2004), Green Lantern (2011), 6 Underground (2019), Free Guy (2021), and The Adam Project (2022), as well as voiced characters in animated films The Croods (2013-2020), Turbo (2013), and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019).
13. How Does Ryan Reynolds Make Money?
According to celebritynetworth.com, Reynolds has a net worth of $350 million. Business ventures spearheaded by Reynolds, particularly the sales of Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile, have played a significant role in increasing his wealth. However, his acting career remains a major factor in his income.
14. What Makes Ryan Reynolds Famous?
Actor Ryan Reynolds started his career on television before finding success in Hollywood movies. His first major breakthrough came with the 2002 comedy, National Lampoon's Van Wilder. Since then, Reynolds has been known for his leading role in Deadpool and his famous relationship with his wife, Blake Lively.
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