Ryan Rodney Reynolds, 45, is a multiple award-winning actor who has received numerous accolades, including a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, three People’s Choice Awards, a Grammy and Golden Globe nomination, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He is a Canadian-American actor and producer who stands at a height of 1.88 m.

Following the fact that Ryan shares the same last name as an actor, Burt Reynolds, many have been wondering and asking if the two are related in any way or not, however, in this article, you will find the answer to your question.

Are Ryan Reynolds and Burt Reynolds related?

Burt Reynolds and Ryan Reynolds are both famous actors. Burt is from Lansing, Michigan, United States while Ryan is from Vancouver, Canada.

Burt was born on February 11, 1936, but passed away at the age of 82 on September 6, 2018, at Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida, United States while Ryan was born on October 23rd, 1976.

While they have shared the same last name and picked significant roles to play as characters in movies, they are not related in any way. 

Burt before he passed away was considered a sex symbol and icon of American popular culture. He first rose to prominence when he starred in television series such as Gunsmoke, Hawk, and Dan August.

He was married twice to  Loni Anderson (m. 1988–1994) and Judy Carne (m. 1963–1965). He has a son called  Quinton Anderson Reynolds.