The late actor Burt Reynolds boogied his way into pop culture stardom, establishing himself as a celebrity icon and sex symbol throughout the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
Best known for classic films like 1973’s White Lightning and 1997’s Boogie Nights, Reynolds’ storied career won him numerous awards and nominations, including Emmys, Golden Globes and Academy Awards. But his success wasn’t always bulletproof.
There was a time that Reynolds was forced to step away from acting, and it was all due to a stunt that went wrong on set.
