Ryan Reynolds

Background information

Fullname

Ryan Rodney Reynolds

Born

October 23,1976 (age 48)
Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada

Nationality

Canadian

American

Occupation

Actor
Screenwriter
Producer
Businessman

Years active

1991–present

Family information

Spouse

Scarlett Johansson (2008–2011)
Blake Lively (2012–present)

Children

James
Inez
Betty
Olin

Parents

James Chester Reynolds † (father)
Tamara Lee Reynolds (mother)

Siblings

Jeff Reynolds (brother)
Terry Reynolds (brother)
Patrick Reynolds (brother)

Other relatives

Chester Reynolds † (grandfather)
Ernie Lively † (father-in-law)
Eric Lively (brother-in-law)

Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, screenwriter, producer, and businessman. He is best known for his roles in various films, such as portrayingMarvel's comedic superheroWade Wilson/Deadpool in theMarvel/Fox filmsX-Men Origins: Wolverine,Deadpool, andDeadpool 2, as well asthe titular character of the2011 superhero filmGreen Lantern (alongsideTaika Waititi). He also voicedGuy andthe titular snail ofDreamWorks'The Croods andTurbo (respectively). Additionally, he both voicedthe titular character and portrayedHarry Goodman in the2019 live-actionPokémon game adaptationDetective Pikachu.

ForDisney, he played Wade Early in the1998 telefilmTourist Trap, Andrew Paxton in the2009 Touchstone Pictures filmThe Proposal, and Spence in an episode of theABC/NBC TV showScrubs. ForMiramax, he played George Lutz inThe Amityville Horror. He also starred as the titular character of the2021 filmFree Guy from20th Century Studios. He reprised his role as Deadpool in the2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe filmDeadpool & Wolverine, where also portrayed variant namedNicepool and co-wrote and co-produced, the2026 filmAvengers: Doomsday, and the2027 filmAvengers: Secret Wars.