Ryan Reynolds

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Canadian-American actor, best known for his role in the television sitcom "Two Guys, A Girl, and a Pizza Place." Reynolds is the youngest of four children, all boys, the sons of a food wholesaler, Jim. His mother, Tammy, had a job in retail sales. Acting was always one of his interests, and failing a drama class when he was 12 didn’t slow him down. By 15, he had landed a part in "Fifteen," a Nickelodeon series filmed in Florida. After the show’s three-year run, 1991-93, ended, he returned to Vancouver where he continued to act. After a series of roles in forgettable television movies and bit parts in series such as "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," Reynolds decided to quit acting. Depressed and frustrated, he ran into friend and fellow actor, Chris Martin, and soon they decided to change their lives by moving to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, they checked into a cheap motel that proved to be a bad choice. During the first night, Reynolds’ jeep was stolen and stripped. It was later returned, and he drove it without doors for the next four months. In 1997 he landed the role in "Two Guys..." but things still didn’t come easily. Critics hated the show, and it wasn’t until a major makeover was completed that it enjoyed any success at all. It proved to be a launching pad for other roles, however, including "Boltneck," 1998, "Dick," 1999, and "Van Wilder: Party Liaison," 2001. Reynolds has a fear of flying that began when he was skydiving and a parachute failed to open on the first attempt. He enjoys scuba diving, swimming, fishing and snowboarding. Link to Wikipedia biography