Ryan Reynolds, 1976
Writers · October 23, 1976
Ryan Reynolds
★ HOW OLD IS RYAN REYNOLDS?
Ryan Reynolds is 49 years old, born October 23, 1976 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Ryan Reynolds turned Deadpool from box-office poison into a $6.6 billion global franchise. Born in Vancouver in 1976, the Canadian-American actor and screenwriter began on TV soaps like Hillside before becoming the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024. His sharp comedic timing—a hallmark Scorpio trait—powered romantic comedies (The Proposal, Van Wilder) and eventually the R-rated superhero film that made him a household name.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ryan Reynolds built a filmography spanning romantic comedy to superhero tentpoles, ultimately finding his signature role as Deadpool. Born October 23, 1976, in Vancouver, Canada, Reynolds began acting at thirteen, landing his first lead in the teen soap Hillside (1991–1993), followed by the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001). He spent the 2000s in commercially successful romantic comedies—National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), The Proposal (2009)—alongside critically unsuccessful superhero attempts like Blade: Trinity (2004) and Green Lantern (2011). His breakthrough came as the title character in Deadpool (2016), earning a Golden Globe nomination; Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) became his highest-grossing release. Beyond lead roles, Reynolds has voiced Pikachu in Detective Pikachu (2019) and characters across The Croods franchise and Turbo. As a Scorpio, his intensity and comedic precision have defined both comedic and action work. Reynolds is also an entrepreneur and film producer, holding stakes in Mint Mobile and co-owning Welsh soccer club Wrexham, documented in the Emmy Award-winning Welcome to Wrexham (2022–present). In 2017, Time named him one of the 100 most influential people globally, and he received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star that same year. His films as leading actor have grossed $6.6 billion worldwide, and he was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2010. Married to actress Blake Lively since 2012, Reynolds has four children with her.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Reynolds grew up in Vancouver and started acting at age thirteen. His first lead role came in the teen soap opera Hillside (1991–1993), followed by the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001). He spent the 2000s in supporting and lead roles across romantic comedies and action films—Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), and early superhero films like Blade: Trinity (2004)—before landing the role that would define his career.
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Trivia
- Deadpool (2016) earned Reynolds a Golden Globe nomination; Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) became his highest-grossing film.
- Reynolds was the world's second-highest-paid actor in both 2020 and 2024.
- He voiced Pikachu in Detective Pikachu (2019) and appeared across The Croods franchise (2013–2020).
- In 2017, Time included Reynolds in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
- Reynolds co-owns Welsh soccer club Wrexham; the ownership is documented in the Emmy Award-winning series Welcome to Wrexham (2022–present).
- He holds an ownership stake in Mint Mobile.
- Reynolds was married to actress Scarlett Johansson before his marriage to Blake Lively in 2012.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ryan Reynolds?
- Ryan Reynolds is 49 years old (born October 23, 1976).
- When is Ryan Reynolds's birthday?
- Ryan Reynolds was born on October 23, 1976.
- What is Ryan Reynolds's zodiac sign?
- Ryan Reynolds is a Scorpio, born October 23, 1976.
- What is Ryan Reynolds's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ryan Reynolds was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Ryan Reynolds from?
- Ryan Reynolds is from United States.
- What does Ryan Reynolds do?
- Ryan Reynolds is a writer.
- Is Ryan Reynolds still alive?
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