Burt Reynolds Speaks On "The Last Movie Star"

An aging movie star (Burt Reynolds) accepts an invitation to receive a lifetime achievement award at a film festival, but the ceremonies are far from the glamour he anticipated. The former star reflects on his life while accompanied by a brash millennial chauffeur in this dramedy written and directed by Adam Rifkin.
For full schedule and more videos go to BUILDseries.com
Follow us:
TWITTER: / buildseriesnyc
FACEBOOK: / buildseriesnyc
INSTAGRAM: / buildseriesnyc
SNAPCHAT: BUILDseriesNYC
SOUNDCLOUD: / buildseriesnyc
BUILD is a live interview series like no other-a chance for fans to sit inches away from some of today’s biggest names in entertainment, tech, fashion and business as they share the stories behind their projects and passions. Every conversation yields insights, inspiration and plenty of surprises as moderators and audience members ask questions. It all happens several times a day live and live-streamed on BUILDseries.com.
Follow us:
TWITTER: / buildseriesnyc
FACEBOOK: / buildseriesnyc
INSTAGRAM: / buildseriesnyc
#BUILDseries
#Interview

[@BUILDSeriesNYC]

For full schedule, tickets & more videos go to BUILDseries.com Follow us on social media @BUILDseriesNYC

[@astabono7177]

He was so wonderful and a good man l just loved him ❤

[@scottbrandts610]

I am devastated that Burt has passed away. I can almost say that I love HIM more than his acting achievements...and his acting has been phenomenal! His sense of humour was super intelligent, with a brilliantly heightened social awareness. But, the guy was also incredibly warm, and had such an appreciation for other actors and performers - and this is fairly rare within an often ego-driven industry. Burt was always receptive to new, young talent, and was so easily able to divorce himself from any sense of self-importance; always ready to embrace his fellow industry peers - actors and directors alike. He was a true legend. His star will shine eternally bright. - September 8, 2018

[@coldwinter5710]

Well said Scott!

[@scottbrandts610]

@@coldwinter5710 Hey... Only just discovered your compliment now. Thanks a million!!

[@coldwinter5710]

@@scottbrandts610 You captured the true measure of the man brilliantly! He would be very pleased, I'm sure.

[@ccdogpark]

Ariel Winters' wardrobe in this movie was ridiculous. Whoever thought keeping Ariel Winter in that skimpy skirt for the entire movie was a good idea, should be horsewhipped. WRZ 2022-08-23

[@ginsin1234]

Burt you are a class act we will miss you God bless

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I met him once. He was one of the few people who treated me as though I was the only person in the room, and he listened and answered to what I said. It surprised me.

[@dondenver1100]

it doesn't surprise me, Burt has always been a mans man... he was never like the average celebrity , he was always quick witted and full of fun , charming enjoyed his success as an actor who kept his persona real and humble, down to earth . Burt was always himself and seemed very comfortable in his skin. He will be missed..

[@pamblaydes7973]

I met him in the early 90s after attending Evening Shade filming a couple times...He was amazingly sweet, charming and thanked me for saying such nice things to him. This was shortly before everything blew up (Loni, Evening Shade) I'll never forget it as long as I live... maybe even remember after I'm gone

[@scottbinns318]

@@pamblaydes7973 That's great to hear. Sometimes people regret meeting their heroes. I saw Smokey and the Bandit in it's original 1977 run, and was instantly attracted to his aura. My first favorite actor. I wish I could have met him.

[@pamb.2493]

@@scottbinns318 it was amazing! (sorry for the ID change, who knew I had so many youtube logins) anyway, yes, meeting Burt was the thrill of a lifetime! He was kind and I wish you'd had the same chance. He was incredibly sweet and generous with his time!

[@AhPhoey]

You actually were the only person in the room with him... literally

[@wizkidsvideos]

Burt was the best. I don’t think he ever really knew how his fans loved him. His final film was one of his most touching. We’ll miss him.

[@WilliamsDad1989]

Not his last, he has another coming out next year yet !!

[@pamblaydes7973]

He knew how much we loved him, he truly paid attention to us when we talked to him. He thanked me for saying "such nice things" when I met him, and it was truly the most spectacular time of my life. He was one of a kind, and yes, he loved us, too.

[@ccdogpark]

I didn't get Kathleen Nolans' small role in this movie. Was she in a movie with him a long time ago, that I'm not aware of ? And I also wonder if she is suffering from Alzheimers in real life now ? WRZ 2022-08-23

[@idlzruf]

IS the best!

[@depaola63]

I am 55 now and LOVE this man ! Sad to see him " older " now, Burt is a wonderful soul !

[@AhPhoey]

You're 60 years old!

[@AhPhoey]

You're 60 years old!

[@depaola63]

@@AhPhoey ….I just turned 61 on 5/18 ✊

[@AhPhoey]

@@depaola63 Dang it!

[@emmaburgess4320]

A good actor and a good man.. always gave his best and we got to enjoy him up on the big screen.. smarter than most people!!!

[@Tooblindtodrive]

Burt Reynolds was a total daddy on that centerfold. I’m a little disappointed that he regrets it. He broke some many boundaries with that. He is just amazing. Love him.

[@Peaches1691]

R.I.P. Burt!! It was great to hear you speak the way you always do. YOU being YOU!! GOD has another angel.

[@barb572000]

Fantastic performance by Burt in this film....should have had an oscar nomination....thoroughly enjoyed the movie from start to finish

[@zg1000dru1]

Even under all the gray hair, and after some serious health issues...that smart-ass, quick-witted charm is there.

[@replay7840]

Most of that 'hair' is a toupee

[@panchovilla5359]

Loved Burt’s movies, Rest In Peace 🙏🏻

[@davidg4026]

Good movie, and a great actor. A down to earth Hollywood legend... There will never be another like him.

[@ruthwalshsaraiva5423]

I loved you Burt 25years a go you looked wonderful ..and right up till the end you still looked good and on the ball RIP I will miss you

[@rubenrubinos982]

R.I.P. Burt Reynolds, Thank You for all the wonderful memories!

[@steveselke7069]

I met Burt Reynolds once when he was making the series Dan August. He treated me with such kindness attention and respect and here I was a goofy 15 year old boy at the time. He will always have a special place in my heart. But I do have to say this interviewer was a total idiot. He had no decent coherent questions and he was completely outclassed by Burt Reynolds. We miss you Burt.

[@luckysol7486]

HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER ...

[@chauncygardner123]

He moved on with dignity, courage, and even humor. Truly, the last Movie Star. Miss you, Bert.

[@louk231]

Love Burt and I am glad he has a picture to promote. I wish the current crop of interviewers would stop asking him the same questions about " the one that got away" .

[@smoothjazzonthewav]

RIP Burt. You will be missed. Let's not forget about Sharky's Machine. One of his best that seems to fall under the radar.

[@adailydaughter6196]

Witty, talented and handsome to the end! LOVED that movie and I hope they got actors who GENUINELY admired his work 🎥✨✨🤗

[@bodieofci5418]

Burt was one of my childhood heroes and a great under rated actor. But he will always be the Bandit for me. RIP Burt.

[@ccdogpark]

He will always be Quint Asper to me.

[@suemcclellan1004]

Smokey and the Bandit: East bound & Down! Burt Reynolds is a Legend. Fly high and know that you were loved.

[@Videocipher]

This is a really good movie.....if you liked the movie "The Wrestler" and your a Burt Reynolds fan than you will enjoy this film. It does have a humorous storyline but at times is very emotional.....its more than a movie...its also a tribute to Burt Reynolds life and career and for his age and health he still does an amazing job in this film......considering it may be his last i would recommend checking it out if your a fan

[@greggnumme8644]

ALWAYS be one of my heroes! Deliverance was amazing! RIP Brother....! 😥😘💋💋 Thank you for so many beautiful memories! From all the interviews that I've seen your very funny, you're sensitive you're real and certainly a man's man, what I saw was that I don't think you realized what a legend you really were. And that's a sad statement to make. But I say it with kindness and love in my heart! we'll see you on the other side Lewis.... xo

[@HardRockMiner]

Now that he is gone to that next place I hope this movie becomes what it should be.

[@joeygonzo]

I once saw Burt in an episode of Flipper. Yes, Flipper. He was a tv guest . This was before Gunsmoke I think.

[@lonicherryne6885]

He was funny, talented as actor director whatever, handsome, gentleman as men what can I say the most amazing, awesome stunning actor I 've ever seen in my life ❤ 💜 ♥ RIP burt reynolds

[@-covid-20]

We all go thru this circle of life...just these stories burt tells are so wonderful......burt lived a very good life..charmed mostly.....he was a mans man...the alpha male....i think only Robert Redford and kirk dougals are the last ones now.....todays leading men are mostly feminized and have zero depth...R.I.P. BURT ...GOD BLESS U....

[@jeanjones1846]

What can you say about Burt Reynolds, that hasn't already been said? One of those that you would want to live forever... I loved him as a person, loved his humor, loved his acting talent... Nothing not to love... Miss him and his class, his style, Love the man. He's up there with all his buddies, having a great time ... Roll on Burt!

[@pandaman8946]

What a wonderful person. He's a man's man. A true legend and superstar. We miss you Burt.

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Love this guy. He always reminded me of my first love, for whom I carried a torch for many years. Rest in peace Burt.

[@54jeanmarie]

Great career & entertainer!! Wonderful, playful & gorgeous man. He had a good run. Hope he's in heaven....

[@Aqualyra]

RIP Mr Reynolds.

[@troyallen5806]

He was simply one of a kind. The truth is, time moves on... and it never goes back...

[@jockoadams3377]

I liked the movie.. it was a nice little swan song for Burt. It was cool to see old Burt acting in scenes with his younger self. A neat little flick and a fitting tribute.

[@JennyB957]

Never really followed Burt much , like his movies , but my grandson favorite movie, Smokey and the Bandit . Awesome outfit . Good interview.

[@sheltiepaws1]

Hi Burt, I'm a long term fan:) You are a fantastic person and this movie was fantastic as always, I love that your so down to earth:) Love you forever:)

[@redfield1007]

Burt didn't post this video lol

[@redfield1007]

Your welcome my son. I am Burt Reynolds and thank god you found me xxx

[@jorgelsal]

No my son, I AM Burt Reynolds, I appreciate your love for my movie, more is coming my dear boy.

[@ccdogpark]

I didn't get Kathleen Nolans' small role in this movie. Was she in a movie with him a long time ago, that I'm not aware of ? And I also wonder if she is suffering from Alzheimers in real life now ? WRZ 2022-08-23

[@mmc51660]

The most beautiful man to ever walk the earth!!!!

[@donnaryland9976]

I loved him in Smokey & The Bandit. That will always be my favorite movies!!!

[@ccdogpark]

I wish he had stayed on Gunsmoke longer.

[@spid4r62]

R. I. P

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

If he ad some cayenne pepper capsules or aspirin it may have saved him. But life is full of maybes.

[@bluethunder4542]

I was an extra in Best Friends in early 1980's ,Goldie Hawn co-starred ,garbage ,but this guy was awesome,spent hours autographing and small talk with everyone .never forget his common touch.

[@coldwinter5710]

What a great experience for you! I actually think "Best Friends" was very entertaining. I assume from your comment Goldie was not as friendly?

[@ccdogpark]

You couldn't answer a simple question, genius ?

[@bluethunder4542]

@@coldwinter5710 Goldie Hawn was just as amazing , she was banging some CA surfer dude " her assistant lol" .my brother took him to Record Theatre cause she missed her son so much . I think he was just born became a hockey player . She's Malibu , Buffalo even in the summer next to the lake is not Malibu. Goldie never stopped smiling .I loved Jessica Tandy , signed and talked and MrMerlin her movie husband , Norman Jenison directed , I'm in hockey scene on her parents street .I tossed ball behind them in scene and got a cameo .

[@bluethunder4542]

@@ccdogpark no you're not not alone because of your personality loooooooooool .

[@ccdogpark]

@@bluethunder4542 I didn't ask the question, genius. Your reading comprehension isn't very good, is it ?

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

He was great in Deliverance and All Dog's Go to Heaven.

[@edgee3805]

Thanks Burt for entertaining us! Comedy and Action great combo!

[@jfarinacci0329]

This is a really good interview. Thank you.

[@mariodebuck9420]

Love you Burt

[@scottblanton5220]

I grew up on Burt Reynolds and I remember the excitement of going to his movies, and I remember his decline after City Heat, very sad

[@loninouar9467]

I love burt so much , for me he was the best actor ever lived ,It's been a year since I discovered these movies and I fell in love with his movies because he was magical talented and awesome what can I say he was even better than brando RIP BURT REYNOLDS

[@Tull1996]

I have kind of a mixed opinion of Burt Reynolds...he's done some good stuff, and he's done some real stinkers.....but, on an impulse while searching through Amazon Prime, I decided to watch "The Last Movie Star" last night...and wasn't expecting much...but it was actually really good.....there were a couple parts that actually had me tearing up....it was fairly heavy in a number of spots.....I think they listed it as a comedy...and there were some funny parts....but I would have considered it much more of a drama. Definitely worth watching.

[@thedannyandmarshashow615]

Ozzpocket Productions Same here, so glad I did.

[@mrh3085]

Even his campy performances are entertaining. Burt always seems to be having fun and his laugh is infectious. R.I.P. Bandit. You were one of a kind

[@12barbilly]

It is a drama- It's a drama-dey

[@yamahaguy1732]

Ozzpocket Productions his 70s and 80s car movies were the best Smokey and the bandit and cannonball run

[@ccdogpark]

Ariel Winters' wardrobe in this movie was ridiculous. Whoever thought keeping Ariel Winter in that skimpy skirt for the entire movie was a good idea, should be horsewhipped. WRZ 2022-08-23

[@rickcroucher]

Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Burt did a terrific job. I can relate.

[@redfield1007]

Was a great movie . I only just watched it.

[@TaraConti]

This guy was certainly Not Ready to interview Burt Reynolds!!!

[@gvlbud]

Burt was a real gentleman for not walking out on this, the worst interviewer ever. Is this his first time interviewing a real celebrity? Someone, please teach this interviewer how to handle a microphone...dude, you are supposed to keep the mic up close to your face!

[@dianapearson1771]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@jffry24]

Love Burt Reynolds!

[@genther6668]

He will always be the bandit to me, 10-4 brother... RIP

[@sherry57032]

Come back Johnny Carson. The best chat show host of all time. Todays guys look and sound like amateurs. Burt even in his old age is a marvel to listen to.

[@hollbri2]

miss you.i always wanted to be like you.

[@sandratessem9980]

Love is dry humor. RIP

[@yuckabuster]

These kids that interviewed him...have not lived the life with him and his movies... they wanted screen time. I lived and loved Burt.

[@SandraNelson063]

Think of those young actors who got to be in the movie with him. Now, that is something to put on a CV.

[@DonRosa949]

Burt, Saludos desde Chile. Es mi deseo qaue sigas disfrutando de la vida y que puedas seguir sintiendo el cariño de la gente y de todos tus admiradores. Dios te bendiga.

[@ccdogpark]

You can say that again !

[@jamessheridan7501]

"Burt a Legend that is up in his years* Surprised he did this Interview with you! - That said"..Your whole background with people walking by is distracting and takes away from the whole experience!!.. Plus who is this guy interviewing Burt? The worst"" I can barely stand to listen to him ask questions." - That said".. I am looking forward to seeing this movie***

[@Scripts360]

He’s awful.

[@dianapearson1771]

Again, ABSOLUTELY!!!! The interviewer was terrible!!!

[@reubination]

They should have had a woman interview him. He would have responded better. You can see he’s not in good health and some warmth and caring nature would have gone along ways.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

It SUCKS, that he had 3 or 4 movies lined up.

[@jfmthuglove]

R.I.P 🙏🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

[@gmickb]

burt is great! i love him. he deserves better than this interviewer ....he is terrible, just a trainwreck with his stupid questions, arogant attitude

[@Scripts360]

Worst interviewer ever. Learn about the person you’re going to interview!

[@CiroArenas-m5t]

Gratidão ao Lendário 🙏🧡

[@tangobango9653]

Thanks for all the corny jokes & the fun Burt. R.I.P. Bandit.

[@askat33]

he was one of my heroes well me 43 RiP white Lightning

[@thatgirl2516]

This is freaking painful to watch! The interviewer knows little about Burt, and the audience seems like they don't have a clue who he is. He was a really BIG deal. The movie looks like a really good movie. Getting older is a bitch!!

[@ccdogpark]

I didn't get Kathleen Nolans' small role in this movie. Was she in a movie with him a long time ago, that I'm not aware of ? And I also wonder if she is suffering from Alzheimers in real life now ? WRZ 2022-08-23

[@joeygonzo]

I loved the movie. RIP Bandit

[@coldwinter5710]

This interviewer clearly did NOT do a lot of homework before meeting here with Burt, which is REALLY annoying and disprespectful. And to not know Burt was a gifted football player and a hardcore "college"/Florida State football fan is rediculous! Burt is rightfully annoyed by this.

[@11JohnBooker22]

Good stuff.

[@Valerie-gn1rr]

He's in so much pain here, the way he sits and keeps moving on the chair. They should have been giving him something more comfortable to sit on.

[@dianapearson1771]

Goes along with the shity interviewer. They showed no respect for Mr. Reynolds. But, they just don't understand. Burt led them and showed them how to do it, even though they didn't get it.

[@mikeornelas5243]

The Best!

[@sissy20088]

Along with Smokey I love Gator and White Lighting. Jerry Reed was in White Lighting. I also enjoyed The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing. Hated Cannonball Run.

[@ruthwalshsaraiva5423]

sissy20088 I love you Burt and lived your movies I wish that you had a partner in your senior years to love you and take care of you.. Lorne was not for you she was into herself and your pockets and did ever thing to get your money..you deserve so much more ...love you forever

[@JasonVictorEverett]

Still witty and sharp

[@robertgalvin7081]

Very Sad...

[@danielduarte.4192]

Hello everyone, I'm very fond of the program and I would like to have the contact of the actor burt reynolds because I would like to buy the ring he uses in this interview. Thank you very much if you return me, thank you and congratulations.

[@redfield1007]

Don't be so short sighted. This Is the KZbin comments section not the Hollywood phone book.

[@p47thunderbolt68]

Always thought Sharkey's Machine was a awesome movie . To bad he didn't direct more . To bad he didn't do Terms of Endearment. All my hero's growing up are almost all gone . McQueen , Newman , Wayne , now Reynolds .

[@11BravoSicilian]

Same here,also Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin for me

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

The interviewer is quite lost.

[@dianapearson1771]

Lost isn't the word.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

@@dianapearson1771 It's one of the politer ones.

[@gerardpoltawsky4656]

AN AMERICAN TREASURE , SAME CAT AS CAGNEY ANOTHER LEGEND

[@ospguy1]

Interviewer is terrible

[@dianapearson1771]

This interviewer is so bad, I can't even finish watching all of it.

[@keepingitreal71]

Did he have a stroke before he passed?? He sounds so different..... Saw the Bandit scene and It just killed me... I like the young Burt and not the henpecking older version of him...

[@ccdogpark]

I didn't get Kathleen Nolans' small role in this movie. Was she in a movie with him a long time ago, that I'm not aware of ? And I also wonder if she is suffering from Alzheimers in real life now ? WRZ 2022-08-23

[@doctorfloydhayworth9080]

Dude needs a governor and volume control on his voice

[@paulthompson8642]

Dude's f****** 82 years old

[@guytitanic]

That's a wrap Reynolds.

[@alicasablanca8477]

Poor guy many years he had no woman died alone and broke

[@billphilips8522]

time is the killer.......i love burt, but it was painful to watch this...i prefer to remember the vibrant, attractive man that he was.

[@ccdogpark]

Ariel Winters' wardrobe in this movie was ridiculous. Whoever thought keeping Ariel Winter in that skimpy skirt for the entire movie was a good idea, should be horsewhipped. WRZ 2022-08-23

[@williamf.buckleyjr3227]

2:40

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

whoever gave him the plastic surgery, should be fired. sigh.

[@dhutch12345]

a lot of great actors .do not watch there own movies ,thats when you get the real actor [BURT REYNOLDS]

[@markmerzweiler909]

Paul "Wrecking" Crew.

[@goodmessengerjennifer2.0ma49]

Thank you. Please check out my playlists titles right now! 911

[@yourgoddidntcreatetheuniverse]

Burt Reynolds keeps saying "gorgeous man". He was gay for sure.

[@TheTriplelman]

wore a cross on his lapel, as he bragged about drinking, womanizing and parting, sad confused life.

[@michaelk9047]

The interviewer was fantastic. You handled Burt perfectly.

[@maddog2771]

Burt is doing more now that he's dead then he did when he was alive