Patrick Reynolds is a versatile actor who has appeared in a variety of television shows, films, and stage plays since 1975.
He is also a well-known anti-smoking activist and the grandson of tobacco magnate RJ Reynolds.
He has testified before Congress, founded nonprofit organizations, written best-selling books, and received prestigious awards for his efforts to reduce tobacco use and promote public health.
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- Full name: Patrick Cleveland Reynolds
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1948
- Age: 75
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Miami Beach, Florida, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, anti-smoking advocate
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Parents: RJ Reynolds Jr. and Marianne O’Brien
- Siblings: Michael Reynolds, Nancy Reynolds, Susan Reynolds and James Reynolds
- Spouse: Alexandra Reynolds (m. 1984)
- Children: Patrick Reynolds Jr. (born 1987)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Patrick Reynolds, 75, was born on December 2, 1948, in Miami Beach, Florida.
He is the youngest of five children, the others being Michael, Nancy, Susan and James of RJ Reynolds Jr. He is the son of the founder of the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and his father is Hollywood actress Marian O’Brien.
He grew up in a wealthy and privileged family, but also witnessed the devastating effects smoking had on relatives.
When Patrick was 15, his father died of emphysema, and when Patrick was 29, his oldest brother, RJ Reynolds III, died of lung cancer.
Patrick attended the Choate School in Connecticut, where he developed an interest in acting and theater, and then attended UCLA, where he graduated with a degree in theater arts in 1971.
Personal life
In 1984, Patrick Reynolds married former model and actress Alexandra Reynolds.
They have one son, Patrick Reynolds Jr., born in 1987. Patrick and Alexandra have been happily married for nearly 40 years and live in Los Angeles, California. Patrick is a vegetarian and a yoga enthusiast.
He also supports various social and environmental causes such as animal rights, climate change, and human rights.
Profession
Patrick Reynolds began his acting career in 1975 when he played a role in the TV series Streets of San Francisco.
He then starred in many TV series, such as “Hawaii SWAT”, “Rockford Files”, “Charlie’s Angels”, “Dynasty” and “Murdering Writers”.
He has also starred in films such as The Longest Yard, The Beast Within, The Money Pit and The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood. He has also appeared on stage in plays such as The Glass Menagerie, Bachelor’s Room and Rain Man.
Patrick Reynolds also became an outspoken critic of the tobacco industry and a champion of the anti-smoking movement, speaking publicly at a 1986 congressional hearing in support of a ban on all tobacco advertising.
He founded the nonprofit organization Smoke-Free Earth in 1989 to encourage young people to quit smoking and to help smokers successfully quit.
He also wrote a bestselling book about his family, The Gilded Leaf, and received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama in 2015. He is the executive director of the newly formed Democratic Super PAC, Congressional Majority PAC.
net worth
Patrick Reynolds’ net worth is estimated to be $5 million. His wealth comes from his acting career, book sales, speaking fees, and investments.
He also inherited a large estate from his father, but he donated much of it to anti-smoking causes.
dispute
Patrick Reynolds has faced some controversy and criticism for his anti-smoking stance, particularly from his family and the tobacco industry.
Some of his relatives accused him of betraying his grandfather’s legacy and being a hypocrite because he himself smoked.
The tobacco industry also sought to discredit and undermine his credibility by questioning his motives and the facts.
Patrick Reynolds defended himself, saying he was motivated by personal experience and concern for public health and that his arguments were based on scientific evidence and moral principles.
Social Media
- Instagram: @patrickreynoldsactor
- Twitter: @patreynolds
Filmography
- Streets of San Francisco
- Hawaii SWAT
- Rockford Archives
- The longest yard
- Charlie’s Angels
- The Beast Within
- dynasty
- Money Trap
- She wrote: Murder
- Hazzard in Hollywood
books
- Gilded Leaves: Triumph, Tragedy, and Tobacco: Three Generations of Reynolds Wealth
