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Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Alfie Wise, frequent onscreen partner and assistant to Burt Reynolds, dead at 82
Alfie Wise, who often appeared in films and TV shows with his friend Burt Reynolds, has died. He reportedly died July 22 of natural causes at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., his longtime fiancée Stephanie Bliss told the Hollywood Reporter. He was 82. Wise and Reynolds shared the screen in film and TV, including some of Reynolds' greatest hits: the 1974 film 'The Longest Yard,' the 1977 film 'Smokey and the Bandit,' and the 1981 film 'The Cannonball Run.' Wise also appeared with his friend in the CBS sitcom 'Evening Shade' and ABC's crime series 'B.L Stryker.' 'His films were like an ongoing block party,' Wise told the New York Daily News after the death of Reynolds in 2018. 'You always knew you were going to have a great time with a Burt Reynolds movie,' he added. Off screen, Wise worked as Reynolds' assistant. Wise graduated in 1964 from Penn State and joined the U.S. Navy, where he would produce and host shows. He later worked as an NBC page in Los Angeles. He made his acting debut in the 1972 TV movie 'Call Her Mom.' His filmography included 'Midway' (1976), 'Swashbuckler' (1976), and 'Hot Stuff' (1979). Wise also appeared on the short-lived children's show 'Uncle Croc's Block' with Lou Ferrigno and Charles Nelson Reilly in the titular role and the ABC series 'The Fall Guy' with Lee Majors. Wise's last credit was 15 episodes of the CBBC show 'S Club 7 in Miami.' After retiring from acting in 2000, he worked as a real estate agent in Juniper, Fla.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Actor Alfie Wise — longtime costar of Burt Reynolds — dead at 82
Alfie Wise, known for his role as Batman in 'The Cannonball Run' and Burt Reynolds' longtime costar, died at the age of 82 on July 22, 2025. Wise, who retired from acting in 2000, died of natural causes at Palm Beach, Florida's Thomas H. Corey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Wise was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 17, 1942, to parents Ralph Sr. and Miss Wise. He attended Keith Junior High School and Altoona Area High School, graduating in 1960. Advertisement 5 Alfie Wise, known for his role as Batman in 'The Cannonball Run' and Burt Reynolds' longtime costar, died at the age of 82 on July 22, 2025. 20th Century Fox Licensing/Merchandising / Everett Collection Wise then graduated from Pennsylvania State University from 1960 to 1964. After college, Wise went on to serve in the U.S. Navy for four years before making his acting debut in ABC's 1972 TV movie, 'Call Her Mom,' and an episode of CBS's 'The Sandy Duncan Show.' Advertisement Early on in his acting career, Wise starred alongside Charles Nelson Reilly in the 1975 children's show 'Uncle Croc's Block,' portraying Mr. Rabbit Ears. He also teamed up with Lou Ferringo as a paramedic team duo in the 1983 ABC series 'Trauma Center,' which starred James Naughton, Wendie Malick, and Dorian Harewood. 5 Alfie was known for his role in 'The Cannonball Run,' (the full cast above). Getty Images Wise's collaboration with late Burt Reynolds (who died in 2018) helped create 10 action-packed movies, including 1977's 'Smokey and the Bandit' and 1981's 'The Cannonball Run.' Advertisement They also did the 1989 TV drama B.L. Stryker. Throughout the years, Wise has become well known for his roles in the 1978 movie 'The Spy Who Laughed at Danger,' 1977's 'Smokey and the Bandit,' and 1981's 'The Cannonball Run.' 5 Wise (center back row) appeared in a number of TV series, including 'Trauma Center.' (The cast above is clockwise from left: Bill Randolph, Jayne Modean, Alfie Wise, Wendie Malick, Lou Ferrigno, James Naughton, Jack Bannon.) ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Wise's career spans over 20 years, including the films 'Midway' (1976), 'Swashbuckler '(1976), 'Hot Stuff' (1979), and 'Rad' (1986). Advertisement The late actor's latest credit was 'S Club 7 in Miami,' a CBBC sitcom in 1999 following the English pop group, S Club 7. 'Sad to have heard my Pal Alfie Wise passed away,' wrote 'S Club 7' casting director Lori Wyman in an Instagram tribute. 'Funny, talented guy!' 5 Wise's career spans over 20 years, including the films 'Midway' (1976), 'Swashbuckler '(1976), 'Hot Stuff' (1979), and 'Rad' (1986). Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 5 Alfie Wise (right) and Lee Majors seen together on the set of 'The Fall Guy.' ABC Wise also appeared in a series of TV shows, including 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' 'The Fall Guy,' 'Trauma Center,' and 'The Jeffersons.' After retiring from the entertainment industry, Wise became a real estate agent in Florida. 'We are deeply saddened to share that our agent, Alfie Wise, has passed away,' wrote Donohue Real Estate in a July 30 Facebook post. 'Whenever there was a company get-together, Alfie was always there, smiling and chatting with everyone… We will greatly miss Alfie's sense of humor, positive attitude, and charming personality.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alfie Wise Dies: Actor In ‘Cannonball Run', ‘Stroker Ace' & Other Burt Reynolds Films Was 82
Alfie Wise, who teamed with Burt Reynolds in many of his films including The Cannonball Run, Smokey & The Bandit, Stroker Ace, among others, has died. He was 82. Wise passed away on July 22 of natural causes at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL, according to media reports. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Kelley Mack Dies: 'Walking Dead' Actor With Dozens Of Credits Was 33 Ozzy Osbourne Cause Of Death Revealed Born in Altoona, PA, on Nov. 17, 1942, Wise graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1960 and went on to attend Pennsylvania State University[before serving in the U.S. Navy. He first appeared on screen in 1972 in the television movie Call Her Mom and appeared that same year in CBS' sitcom The Sandy Duncan Show. He went on to appear in numerous television shows in the late 1970s and 1980s including ABC medical drama Trauma Center as paramedic Sidney Pacelli. He guest-starred in series including Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, The Jeffersons, Tour of Duty and recurred as Oliver Wardell in B.L. Stryker, the marina owner who was the butt of Reynolds' title character's jokes. RELATED: Becoming great pals with Reynolds, he appeared in the films Hooper (1978), The End (1978), Starting Over (1979), Paternity (1981), The Longest Yard (1974), City Heat (1984) and Heat (1986) as well as an episode in Reynolds' CBS sitcom Evening Shade. Wise retired from acting in 2000, last appearing in a series-regular role on the CBBC television series S Club 7 in Miami aka Miami 7. He most recently worked as a real estate agent at Donahue Real Estate in Florida, which paid tribute to him in a post on Facebook. 'We are deeply saddened to share that our agent, Alfie Wise, has passed away,' the agency wrote. 'Whenever there was a company get-together, Alfie was always there, smiling and chatting with everyone. Not only was Alfie a pleasure to work with as a successful Realtor, but he was an accomplished actor. He frequently worked with his friend, Burt Reynolds, including in the classic film Smokey and the Bandit. You may also have watched him as a regular in the TV shows BL Stryker, Trauma Center, and S Club 7 in Miami. We will greatly miss Alfie's sense of humor, positive attitude, and charming personality. We send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.' Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Paramount's 'Regretting You' Adaptation So Far Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
The Irish Sun
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Alfie Wise dead aged 82: Burt Reynold's pal who starred in Smokey & the Bandit & The Cannonball Run star dies
Alfie described his good friends Burt Reynold's films as 'like an ongoing bloc party' STAR GONE Alfie Wise dead aged 82: Burt Reynold's pal who starred in Smokey & the Bandit & The Cannonball Run star dies ALFIE Wise, who acted in Smokey and the Bandit and a host of other movies alongside pal Burt Reynolds, has died at 82. The veteran screen actor passed away from natural causes at a medical facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to long-time fiancée, Stephanie Bliss. Advertisement 2 Alfie Wise has died at 82 Credit: Disney General Entertainment Con 2 Alfie Wise appearing in the ABC TV series The Fall Guy Credit: ABC Alfie played a trooper in the prison-set The Longest Yard (1974) - his first onscreen collaboration with Reynolds, who was a famous star in the 1970s and 80s. He worked again with Reynolds in The End (1978), Hooper (1978), Starting Over (1979), Paternity (1981), Stroker Ace (1983), City Heat (1984) and Heat (1986). More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
Scottish Sun
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Alfie Wise dead aged 82: Burt Reynold's pal who starred in Smokey & the Bandit & The Cannonball Run star dies
Alfie described his good friends Burt Reynold's films as 'like an ongoing bloc party' STAR GONE Alfie Wise dead aged 82: Burt Reynold's pal who starred in Smokey & the Bandit & The Cannonball Run star dies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALFIE Wise, who acted in Smokey and the Bandit and a host of other movies alongside pal Burt Reynolds, has died at 82. The veteran screen actor passed away from natural causes at a medical facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to long-time fiancée, Stephanie Bliss. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Alfie Wise has died at 82 Credit: Disney General Entertainment Con 2 Alfie Wise appearing in the ABC TV series The Fall Guy Credit: ABC Alfie played a trooper in the prison-set The Longest Yard (1974) - his first onscreen collaboration with Reynolds, who was a famous star in the 1970s and 80s. He worked again with Reynolds in The End (1978), Hooper (1978), Starting Over (1979), Paternity (1981), Stroker Ace (1983), City Heat (1984) and Heat (1986). More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
