Some pretty big names call the Great Lake State home, such as Eminem, Dax Shepard, and Kristen Bell. Many celebrities come from small towns in Michigan. But did you know that a big-time Hollywood star grew up in a teeny tiny town in the Mitten State? If you’ve wondered, “Where did Burt Reynolds grow up?” now you’re going to find out! Actor, director, and sex symbol Burt Reynolds spent his childhood in the small town of Lake City, Michigan.

Where did Burt Reynolds grow up? Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was born on February 11, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan but spent much of his childhood in Lake City. The little town has a population of just over 800 residents and is located in the Northern Lower Peninsula.
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Lake City was Burt’s mother’s hometown and lived there until he was 10 years old when he moved to Florida. Burt wouldn’t admit to growing up in Michigan until he wrote his biography later in life because he wanted to be known as a Southern boy.
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Burt Reynolds was an icon in the 1970s and was famous for his role in the film Smokey and the Bandit and the TV series Gunsmoke. He was also well known for his mustache and good looks which made him a ‘70s sex symbol.
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Personally, I’m more of a David Cassidy and Henry Winkler fan, but to each their own.

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Where is Lake City, Michigan? As for Lake City, the name comes from the multiple lakes in the upper peninsula with Lake Missaukee on the western boundary of the city. There are other nearby lakes including Sapphire Lake and Crooked Lake.
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Known as the “Christmas Tree Capital” due to the millions of Christmas trees that are produced annually, Lake City has a thriving lumber industry. This little-known city has lovely natural beauty and a tight-knit community.
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Where is Lake City, Michigan? It's a small town known for its ties to Burt Reynolds.
Even though Burt Reynolds preferred to be known as a country boy from the South, there’s no denying that Michigan is where he made many childhood memories.
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Did you ever wonder, “Where did Burt Reynolds grow up?” Did you know it was in Lake City, Michigan? Have you ever been to this charming town? Let us know your favorite small towns in Michigan in the comments. To explore more lovely towns, head out on a road trip to see these small towns you may not have heard of:

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