? In a prolific career spanning six decades, actor Burt Reynolds was one of the world''s most famous stars of film and television. As much a folk hero as a Hollywood celebrity, he began as a stuntman and bit player in B Westerns and TV shows before landing a starring role on NBC''s <I>Riverboat</I> (1959-1961). His breakthrough role in <I>Deliverance</I> (1972) made him famous and the sleeper hit <I>Smokey and the Bandit</I> (1977) made his name a household word. This first critical overview of Reynolds'' work examines his complete filmography, featuring candid discussions with costars and collaborators, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and a wealth of film stills.