Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, film producer, and entrepreneur, recognized for his versatility across comedic and superhero roles. He actively partners with brands and invests in various ventures, demonstrating a keen business acumen alongside his acting career. After achieving widespread critical and commercial success with his portrayal of the titular character in Deadpool (2016), a role he had been developing since 2005, Ryan Reynolds earned a Golden Globe Award nomination. His career began with appearances in the Nickelodeon series Fifteen (also known as Hillside) between 1991 and 1993.

Reynolds then secured the role of Berg in the sitcom Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (1998–2001), which found success and launched him into further film roles. Early feature credits include starring in National Lampoon’s Van Wilder (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), The Amityville Horror (2005), and The Proposal (2009). Reynolds continued to build his extensive filmography with lead roles in Buried (2010), Green Lantern (2011), and Safe House (2012) alongside Denzel Washington. He lent his voice to animated features such as Guy in The Croods (2013) and Turbo in Turbo (2013).

In 2021, Reynolds was honored with a Governor General Performing Arts Award, one of Canada’s highest distinctions in the performing arts. His significant contributions were further acknowledged in 2024 when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. Reynolds is set to reprise his celebrated role as Wade Wilson / Deadpool in the highly anticipated film Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, continuing his legacy as a leading figure in both entertainment and entrepreneurship.