Burt Reynolds On ‘The Last Movie Star’ And The True Love Of His Life | TODAY

He’s appeared in nearly 100 films and was Hollywood’s top box office star for years. Now Burt Reynolds plays an aging actor traveling to Nashville in “The Last Movie Star.” The actor tells TODAY’s Hoda Kotb that of the many women in his life, Sally Field comes first - and that in the story of his life, he would want George Clooney to play him.
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Burt Reynolds On ‘The Last Movie Star’ And The True Love Of His Life | TODAY

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  • @dragonfly6908
    @dragonfly69085 жыл бұрын

    Burt Reynolds had it all, good looks, personality, charisma, great screen presence, he was quite unique.

  • @dragonfly6908

    @dragonfly6908

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Harry Beaverz Surely it can't be that hard to write nice comments about people who have passed away, or is it?

  • @michaelhungate7506
    @michaelhungate75063 жыл бұрын

    As bad as his health was, he still had his sense of humor and sharp mind.

  • @bigdaddyhurley2770
    @bigdaddyhurley27706 жыл бұрын

    For all the idiots who think he's washed up ... Burt came to Massachusetts to a convention last year. He was signing autographs I stood in a line that took 2 hours to reach him. He was gracious and exactly like I thought he'd be. He will always be "The Bandit" A legend in his own time

  • @NZ_Man

    @NZ_Man

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love him, 100% irreplaceable

  • @DippyHippie

    @DippyHippie

    3 жыл бұрын

    He was, is & always be.....beautiful!💙

  • @DEB781

    @DEB781

    2 жыл бұрын

    He had a great sense of humor

  • @ccdogpark

    @ccdogpark

    Жыл бұрын

    Well he's definitely washed up now, genius.

  • @scottybroker

    @scottybroker

    Жыл бұрын

    Why???????

  • @auroraskywalker4475
    @auroraskywalker44755 жыл бұрын

    When he kissed her hand I burst into tears...was such a great classy guy...May You Rest in Peace Mr. Reynolds

  • @pennsyltuckyden9823
    @pennsyltuckyden98233 жыл бұрын

    Six months later he was gone. A true legend. RIP

  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer68982 жыл бұрын

    Aging aint for wimps! Burt was such a good-looking man in his younger days, fit, healthy, and handsome. One thing he never lost was his great sense of humour. An excellent actor who wont ever be forgotten

  • @sebastianelytron8450
    @sebastianelytron84505 жыл бұрын

    Legends never die. RIP Burt.

  • @mikaisme.3yearsago101

    @mikaisme.3yearsago101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sebastian Elytron 😢

  • @roxannerichman3434

    @roxannerichman3434

    3 жыл бұрын

    Certainly tough seeing like that. Sad.

  • @mattlu5493

    @mattlu5493

    Жыл бұрын

    We all die

  • @ChrisAlphaCyberstar
    @ChrisAlphaCyberstar5 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Burt Reynolds, unforgetable ...

  • @BangkokJackk

    @BangkokJackk

    5 жыл бұрын

    RIP,Sir!

  • @ChrisAlphaCyberstar

    @ChrisAlphaCyberstar

    5 жыл бұрын

    yeah you say it, indeed, Burt Reynolds was a Sir ...

  • @LaurenMiddleton28
    @LaurenMiddleton28 Жыл бұрын

    He lived a life very few could only dream of. The 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's even the 2000's.

  • @scottbrandts610
    @scottbrandts6102 жыл бұрын

    So sorry that he has left us. Not many actors are both brilliant on screen, AND totally genuine off screen. Such a classy man.

  • @nancyjones9925

    @nancyjones9925

    Жыл бұрын

    Him n Kenny Rogers!

  • @TheRubberStudiosASMR
    @TheRubberStudiosASMR6 жыл бұрын

    Dude has a brilliant sense of humor

  • @Ms_Chrys

    @Ms_Chrys

    5 жыл бұрын

    He has always had a great wit....though I truly think his humor more borne of sadness/loneliness. I really wish he and Sally had refound one another later in life.

  • @traceymcmichael6274
    @traceymcmichael62746 жыл бұрын

    The Man is a true legend. Funny, talented, great actor, and handsome . My favorite image is the way he laughed in Smokey and The Bandit.

  • @therealdeal3854
    @therealdeal38545 жыл бұрын

    Burton Leon Reynolds Jr., February 11, 1936 - September 6, 2018. Rest In Peace 🏈 🎥

  • @geeked-outturtlesfan4288
    @geeked-outturtlesfan42886 жыл бұрын

    Give the man a break. He's in his 80s i believe.... but his movies and career are legendary. He'll always be the bandit. You're the man Mr. Reynolds.

  • @michaeljohnnyringo3907

    @michaeljohnnyringo3907

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was sick or something. Martha Stewart is 84 and looks way better...

  • @sailinginvictus1756
    @sailinginvictus17565 жыл бұрын

    RIP Burt. I had the pleasure my family and I meeting him in person back in the 90s. What a gentleman and all around nice guy. You will be missed!

  • @davidlape6273
    @davidlape62736 жыл бұрын

    Respect for this legend. Talented, handsome, humorous. Burt's the man!

  • @lisas2538
    @lisas25386 жыл бұрын

    She did a great job interviewing him. She was sweet and respectful. Some older people sometimes don't care what they say and it could have gone badly.

  • @joelsanoff8228
    @joelsanoff82285 жыл бұрын

    "The Last Movie Star" is such a touching film, and Burt is incredible in it.

  • @redskin4040
    @redskin40405 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe he's gone. Rip Burt.

  • @nicolaushess8816

    @nicolaushess8816

    4 жыл бұрын

    Always when a movie with him available in the german tv I had a very close connection with the tv set, wunderfull actor, miss him.

  • @MarkJoseph-vv4pj
    @MarkJoseph-vv4pj Жыл бұрын

    Great actor, athlete, multitalented man. RIP Mr. Reynolds.

  • @NothingMaster
    @NothingMaster5 жыл бұрын

    He was always an absolute class act - a true legend. RIP

  • @PatrickOCnMD
    @PatrickOCnMD Жыл бұрын

    True Legend. Sad to see age take its toll on him. But it happens to everybody if you are around long enough. Glad we had Burt for as long as we did. RIP

  • @petersmithyy4556

    @petersmithyy4556

    Жыл бұрын

    In his case, I don't think it was just age. He was also very sick. I think that if he didn't have his sickness, he would look a lot better than he does here.

  • @trublu71
    @trublu715 жыл бұрын

    He’s a legend in my book ! Hate to see us get old .

  • @Ron71997
    @Ron719972 жыл бұрын

    I was such a big fan of Burt Reynolds... watch him in Deliverance or Boogie Nights..This man was talented, funny, charming and an excellent actor...you meant a lot to so many of your fans. RIP Burt.

  • @Kazilikaya

    @Kazilikaya

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was not underrated. He was a legend and still is.

  • @chiefjoe8706
    @chiefjoe87065 жыл бұрын

    Always a great actor and will be missed and remembered for the laughter he brought to others.

  • @jeffreylorenger6746
    @jeffreylorenger67463 жыл бұрын

    When you see sally field and Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the bandit you can see that Burt and sally definitely have a connection. It’s amazing to watch and very joyful to see how they relate to each other with such eaze

  • @gummybear41283
    @gummybear412835 жыл бұрын

    the coolest guy ever!!! I'll cry everytime I watch his movies now

  • @maryryanroman2399
    @maryryanroman23995 жыл бұрын

    Rest in Peace, Burt Reynolds. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You will be missed and never forgotten. ♥️🙏♥️

  • @ikkezelf628
    @ikkezelf6285 жыл бұрын

    He was one of the best actors ever! Rest in peace Burt

  • @richierudd
    @richierudd6 жыл бұрын

    Glad Burt gets this role and some attention. He's had his share of real hardships in the later years of his life.

  • @vonjalenz8792
    @vonjalenz87925 жыл бұрын

    Rest In Peace Burt, what a legend

  • @olleselin
    @olleselin5 жыл бұрын

    He will always have a special place in our 💗

  • @depaola63
    @depaola635 жыл бұрын

    He should WIN the OSCAR for this very touching and excellent story, really about his own life ! ..Classic exit as this was his last performance and he never won an OSCAR and he Deserves it for this great, yet sad role ! A+ movie ! Rest now Burt and Thank you for the memories sir !

  • @catcancrunch7260
    @catcancrunch72603 жыл бұрын

    My childhood hero Mr Burt Reynolds R.I.P

  • @yankees4ever504
    @yankees4ever5046 жыл бұрын

    Always good to see the legendary Burt Reynolds. Fan since 1979.

  • @bonanzatime

    @bonanzatime

    6 жыл бұрын

    just curious, what did he do in 79' ? or uh what did he do before 79' that wasn't good enough for ya? He did his best work before 79'. nothing much after.

  • @richardherzog5405

    @richardherzog5405

    6 жыл бұрын

    bonanzatime WRONG

  • @sammysam6210

    @sammysam6210

    6 жыл бұрын

    since 68

  • @AthosRespecter

    @AthosRespecter

    5 жыл бұрын

    He died

  • @ccdogpark

    @ccdogpark

    Жыл бұрын

    Ariel Winters' wardrobe in this movie was ridiculous. Whoever thought putting her in that pair of shorts for the entire movie was a good idea, should be horsewhipped. WRZ 2022-08-19

  • @debbiesmitherman9295
    @debbiesmitherman92956 жыл бұрын

    Burt is a legend !!!! I loved Smokey and the Bandit. 😎

  • @patriciasmith5083
    @patriciasmith50835 жыл бұрын

    He had ill health fir quite some time. He lived a long life. Rest in peace Burt.

  • @Jameslopez5682

    @Jameslopez5682

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Patricia how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

  • @charlottebarnes6761
    @charlottebarnes67613 жыл бұрын

    I always admired Burt Reynolds he's gorgeous

  • @roosterknightforkingjesus2093
    @roosterknightforkingjesus20935 жыл бұрын

    There's no other actor like this man. The Johnny Unitas, Johnny Cash, Babe Ruth, John Wayne, and the Richard Petty of this decade of acting. You will be missed Mr Reynolds. Ride on in the heavens.

  • @Earl78
    @Earl785 жыл бұрын

    RIP Burt Reynolds!! A true legend!! Gone but never forgotten!

  • @twenty4dupont
    @twenty4dupont6 жыл бұрын

    This man is a legend. He was my childhood hero bar none. Smokey and the Bandit made a huge and lasting impression on me when I was 7 in 1977. I hope this new film does him some justice and it’s not a thrown together borefest. He deserves better and hopefully he got it. Can’t wait to see it.

  • @bartofilms
    @bartofilms6 жыл бұрын

    Burt is one of the great ones. Right up there with Bronson, Wayne, and Eastwood. Two of my favorite films of his: Sharkey's Machine and Deliverance. Smokey and all the others were great too.

  • @Hoppy5454
    @Hoppy54545 жыл бұрын

    To this day I still know every line from Smokey and the Bandit, R.I.P Burt and thanks for making my childhood so much better. Us Scots are hard people but I admit that I shed a few tears when I heard the news, Legends never die and you live on in many of our hearts...

  • @lonicherryne6885
    @lonicherryne6885 Жыл бұрын

    Almost six months later he died 😔 😢 what a tragedy burt was more than a legend in Hollywood RIP burt

  • @MALIRIPPA
    @MALIRIPPA5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, sad to hear about His passing, May he rest in peace

  • @Lwyse96
    @Lwyse965 жыл бұрын

    Burt sadly passed away today (6th September 2018), aged 82. He is at peace now. 👍

  • @radeonms7732

    @radeonms7732

    5 жыл бұрын

    Larry Wyse how do you know he at peace now? Are you mad?

  • @johnlamphier9812

    @johnlamphier9812

    5 жыл бұрын

    RadeonMs77. How do you know he isn't. .....sounds like you're hoping he's not

  • @fancyalexander

    @fancyalexander

    5 жыл бұрын

    Larry Wyse today!!!!

  • @radeonms7732

    @radeonms7732

    5 жыл бұрын

    John Lamphier what I hope or not is not important. Only God know it..

  • @jimmysapien9961

    @jimmysapien9961

    5 жыл бұрын

    Please stop 🛑 you know what he meant - bully

  • @gordonhutchison6239
    @gordonhutchison62395 жыл бұрын

    God be with you and your family Burt rip

  • @ncavlleguy
    @ncavlleguy5 жыл бұрын

    The bandit will live forever RIP BURT 🙏♥️😍✝️

  • @elisaparker8232
    @elisaparker82326 жыл бұрын

    A legend, I still love watching his movies. I believe Sally is and will always be the love of his life. 😘

  • @margalinam
    @margalinam5 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. Burt Reynolds!

  • @Mr7352
    @Mr73523 жыл бұрын

    sounds sad he did not have his fathers support but that did not stop him...Burt one of the great actors R.I.P

  • @362chop
    @362chop6 жыл бұрын

    Guy is 82 and a total legend with actual “HIT” movies yet people here rip him, such kindness.

  • @waltwhitman132
    @waltwhitman1325 жыл бұрын

    RIP Burt Reynolds. I true icon.

  • @vlm5723
    @vlm57235 жыл бұрын

    A man's man. They don't make them like that anymore! RIP

  • @genarosiles8840
    @genarosiles88405 жыл бұрын

    Legend! You'll never been forgotten Burt. You'll live in our heart's and memories!

  • @annbeeker9999
    @annbeeker99993 жыл бұрын

    3:42 that smile that pause when he is reminded of Sally makes my heart melt. I have never been anyone's 3:42 smile and pause.

  • @Jameslopez5682

    @Jameslopez5682

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Ann how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

  • @jjs490
    @jjs4905 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace Burt, you're one of the coolest guys in Hollywood ! You will be missed !

  • @phantomcollector1976
    @phantomcollector19766 жыл бұрын

    DEFINITELY ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS A TRUE LEGEND

  • @tyquanrainey6039
    @tyquanrainey60395 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the memories Burt Reynolds, your legacy will last a lifetime. #RestInParadise #RestOnBandit

  • @cynsmi
    @cynsmi6 жыл бұрын

    Just watched Burt in this and enjoyed his performance. Hey getting older is hard if you are fortunate enough to get there.

  • @lisafanucchi5939
    @lisafanucchi5939 Жыл бұрын

    He and Sally we ADORABLE together!!

  • @billm4330
    @billm43306 жыл бұрын

    You still got it Burt..

  • @bonanzatime

    @bonanzatime

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ole Burt the Squirt Reynolds Wrap

  • @davidlape6273

    @davidlape6273

    6 жыл бұрын

    ron m Always.👍

  • @alanbellaro5899
    @alanbellaro58996 жыл бұрын

    Good man. And great actor. He looks great for his age. Lets see what all you like when you're his age. Leave him alone!!!!!!!

  • @Squirrel36

    @Squirrel36

    6 жыл бұрын

    @ Alan Bellaro: You go, Alan!

  • @leannesmith5818

    @leannesmith5818

    3 жыл бұрын

    He seemed sad though

  • @dustyrose7650
    @dustyrose765011 ай бұрын

    I loved Burt. He has such a fun personality and full of life.

  • @taratupa73
    @taratupa733 жыл бұрын

    We Love You, Burt. Always Have, Always Will. Rest In Peace.

  • @mjth_gaming7283
    @mjth_gaming728311 ай бұрын

    RIP you legend your spirit will forever go on

  • @thrdwldgrlcollins8085
    @thrdwldgrlcollins80855 жыл бұрын

    That was lovely. R.I.P. Burt Reynolds

  • @lukeyeezus5163
    @lukeyeezus51635 жыл бұрын

    RIP A LEGEND

  • @TheFrankenstein1972
    @TheFrankenstein19725 жыл бұрын

    Saw Burt at WrestleMania 10 at MSG in NYC. Will miss him. ✝️

  • @ramblingrose6967
    @ramblingrose69676 жыл бұрын

    Getting old is not for sissies , loved your movies , Burt . I will sure check out this one :)

  • @wolfy9549
    @wolfy95495 жыл бұрын

    RIP Burt Reynolds god bless, a true legend.

  • @thereseember2800
    @thereseember28005 жыл бұрын

    Wow! 100 films. Bless his heart. Rest in peace now 🙏🏻

  • @chiefsangels3084
    @chiefsangels30845 жыл бұрын

    "So proud of you for not having your lips enlarged." Burt was a legend in the 70s and 80s for his comedic approach. Watched his movies with my dad and loved all of them. RIP Burt Reynolds.

  • @KM-nq7ez
    @KM-nq7ez4 жыл бұрын

    Knew he was going to say “ Sally”... you could see it in his eyes whenever he spoke of her.

  • @leannesmith5818

    @leannesmith5818

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well she is lovely, who doesn't love gidget

  • @Melinda8162

    @Melinda8162

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have heard it was her, BUT, I thought there was a time it was Dinah Shore!? Guess he changed his mind.

  • @Dean-em7jb
    @Dean-em7jb5 жыл бұрын

    Him swimming back to the beach in "The End" is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

  • @mariacasella979
    @mariacasella9796 жыл бұрын

    Awwww!!always love Mr.Reynolds he is such a legend...love the glasses..he's still handsome as always #woooof

  • @richardherzog5405

    @richardherzog5405

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cheryl Young He's in his 80s MORON .

  • @stevenroberts5741
    @stevenroberts57415 жыл бұрын

    RIP Burt,. You'll be missed.

  • @jahangirmohamadi6660
    @jahangirmohamadi6660 Жыл бұрын

    What a world 😢it is sad to hear a father didn't show affection to such a great human being and talent ❤

  • @RickBennette
    @RickBennetteАй бұрын

    I loved Burt's last film, 'The Last Movie Star'. His role is so close to heart and so real, one can't help getting choked up in the scene where he visits his ex wife in the nursing home. In my opinion, this is one of the finest roles he's ever played, and the most realistic. I knew him personally. He was a great human being. He was generous and kind. I'm proud to have worked with him on some local projects. I miss him.

  • @robyoung9968
    @robyoung99686 жыл бұрын

    It’s a shock, it seemed like he’d never grow old, I am sad.

  • @tomhamilton5261
    @tomhamilton52612 жыл бұрын

    He was brilliant in Deliverance , The Mean Machine and excellent in Hustle. Missed but not forgotten.

  • @lilianakelly7220
    @lilianakelly72206 жыл бұрын

    Oh Burt. You are one of a kind !

  • @captainh3831
    @captainh38312 жыл бұрын

    He was a shell of his former self physically here, but still had that presence and sense of humor.

  • @stacigeiger3826
    @stacigeiger38265 жыл бұрын

    RIP to a true Hollywood Legend, Burt Reynolds.

  • @willyboy6126
    @willyboy61265 жыл бұрын

    What a fun interview...and Burt was still witty and sharp close to the end of his life, may he rest in peace. Kind of choked me up when he said that Sally Field was the love of his life. Joe DiMaggio's was Marilyn ...and Burt's was Sally. Despite all that happens in a relationship, when it is that 'soul mate' kind of love, it never dies. God bless your soul Burt

  • @slanj2
    @slanj26 жыл бұрын

    Leave the guy alone let him live his remaining years in peace he's 82 years old FFS

  • @Andrea-yg1wh
    @Andrea-yg1wh Жыл бұрын

    You are truly one of a kind, thank you for bringing light in my life through your movies! You are truly amazing.

  • @Fractalite
    @Fractalite5 жыл бұрын

    RIP. Hes an actor - its weird when actors die and everyone carries on like they actually knew the person .

  • @sporopeza
    @sporopeza5 жыл бұрын

    Burt Reynolds, you'll be terribly missed. I'm sure you're in heaven with all your best friends, having a blast. You lived a full life that 99% of most men will never get too.

  • @peterzamecnik3923
    @peterzamecnik39235 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P man. The world has lost a true legend

  • @chrismccune1662
    @chrismccune16626 жыл бұрын

    My wife, son and I met Burt for signings and photo ops at Chicago Wizard World 2015. He was great and hit on my wife lol. The man.

  • @AcesHighStudios

    @AcesHighStudios

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was at that Wizard World too -- just because Burt was there. When he walked out on stage with his cane, I almost burst into tears. I hate to see my heroes get old. But I sure loved being able to see him, meet him and take a picture with him. I shot video of his entire Q & A.

  • @AcesHighStudios

    @AcesHighStudios

    6 жыл бұрын

    It was covered with his hand. Unfortunately, that cosmopolitan spread cost him the Academy Award for "Deliverance."

  • @AcesHighStudios

    @AcesHighStudios

    6 жыл бұрын

    He hated everything about Boogie Nights, especially the director. After Boogie Nights, the director offered him a major role in his next film, Magnolia. Burt said, "No, thanks."

  • @beebuzz959

    @beebuzz959

    6 жыл бұрын

    fox on the run, Hollywood sends out screeners and vote cards, and it's supposed to be anonymous, so who really knows why he didn't win. But if that's the reason, shame on them for it! But it's no longer the 70s, and a lot of new people are involved now, so maybe they have evolved.

  • @fratellis9356

    @fratellis9356

    6 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, that is true - but man, was he AWESOME in that role.

  • @jackieizzo2820
    @jackieizzo28205 жыл бұрын

    There are only a few stars I would love to meet, and Mr Burt Reynolds. is one of them. RIP you will be missed..

  • @andybrown223
    @andybrown2235 жыл бұрын

    A true legend!.with the angles now.

  • @DCA66
    @DCA666 жыл бұрын

    Burt Reynolds, you seem so sad. You are a great actor and man, all the best your way.

  • @generalmorose3523
    @generalmorose35235 жыл бұрын

    He seems to have been genuinely well liked by most people. Possibly the biggest star in the world for a while.

  • @user-ud9ow5yi7n

    @user-ud9ow5yi7n

    Жыл бұрын

    Burt became ill and lost a lot of weight, people in the industry thought he had aids virus when the virus was rampant. He couldn't even get his phone calls returned .

  • @JohnBlessingPaligap
    @JohnBlessingPaligap5 жыл бұрын

    You will be missed Burt more than you know. Sleep well brother and God bless.

  • @daveit2425
    @daveit24255 жыл бұрын

    RIP TODAY... THANK YOU FOR GREAT MOVIES..

  • @madambutterfly7513
    @madambutterfly75135 жыл бұрын

    RIP Burt - loved Deliverance!!!

  • @carolbenson6524
    @carolbenson65246 жыл бұрын

    Great actor...can't wait to see his new movie!

  • @ImjustKelly73
    @ImjustKelly736 жыл бұрын

    I love Burt Reynolds! My fave of him is The Bandit! And he was SO right about Sally Field! She was PERFECT for those movies! One of my favorite movies of all time! A LEGEND! You still got it Burt ;)