Burt Reynolds has a net worth of approximately $12 million dollars. He was born in Lansing, Michigan. His father was drafted into American army during the time his family was living in Lansing. Reynolds, his sister and his mother later reunited with the father at Fort Leonard Wood and they stayed at Fort Leonard Wood for two years. He later moved to Florida where he lived at Riviera Beach.

He studied at Palm Beach high School where he was named in All Southern and First Team All state as a fullback. This made him receive several scholarship offers. He then attended Florida State University upon graduating from Palm Beach high school. He hoped to be a professional footballer but was injured in the first game, his injury was worsened by a car accident. In 1956, he took part in a play referred to as "Outward Bound" and he won Florida State Drama award.

As an actor, he got into the limelight in the 70s and 80s when he featured in films such as "The Longest Yard", "Deliverance" and "Monkey and the Bandit". From that time he has featured in television shows like "Boogie Nights", "Burn Notice" and "Without a Paddle"