Burt Reynolds

Burton Leon "Burt" Reynolds is an American actor, director and producer. He has starred in many film and television roles, and is best known for his roles as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe in The Longest Yard, Charlie B. Barkin in Don Bluth's 1989 film, All Dogs Go to Heaven, and Bo Darville "Bandit" in the Smokey and the Bandit film series.

His Disney roles include Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular, where he makes an appearance as himself, and for appearing in Mickey's 60th Birthday. He also collaborated with Disney's Buena Vista Television subsidiary for the game show Win, Lose, or Draw, which was based off game nights held at his house (the set was modelled after his living room); he co-produced with host Bert Convy, BVTV and game show veteran Richard S. Kline; it ran on NBC from 1987 to 1989, with a syndicated edition running until 1990; Disney Channel aired Teen Win, Lose or Draw from 1989 to 1992, and revived the show in 2014.

He was also spoofed as the character Boat Reynolds in Planes: Fire & Rescue, although he does not speak.

He also played Judge Walter Burns in the 1999 Hollywood Pictures film, Mystery, Alaska.

Trivia

 * Burt Reynolds was considered for the role of Dodger in Disney's 1988 movie, Oliver & Company.
 * He was the original chose to voice Dr. Phillium Benedict in Recess: School's Out.