#14: Highest-Paid Actor of the Late ’70s

Between 1978 and 1982, Burt Reynolds was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, a record he held for five consecutive years—a feat only matched by Bing Crosby in the 1940s. His films, including Hooper (1978), The Cannonball Run (1981), and Sharky’s Machine (1981), were all box office hits, making him one of the most bankable stars of the era.

His effortless charisma and humor made him a favorite among audiences and studios. However, by the mid-1980s, lousy film choices and personal struggles would cause his star power to decline.