Ned Beatty and reside in California. They also maintain a residence in Karlstad, Minnesota. On June 29, 2012, Beatty attended a 40th anniversary screening of "Deliverance" at Warner Bros., with Burt Reynolds, Ronny Cox and Jon Voight. During his career, Beatty got his first nomination for an Academy Award in Best Supporting Actor category for "Network" (1976), portraying Arthur Jensen. His second nomination, an Emmy Award, came for "Friendly Fire" (1979) in 'Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special' category and the third nomination is another Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special' category for
Physical Evidence to prove that to myself." The film was described by the "Chicago Tribune" as a "feeble thriller... the worst case of filmmaking-by-numbers, reflecting not an ounce of commitment or conviction". The "Los Angeles Times" called it "flat and remote... a thriller that doesn't thrill." Physical Evidence Physical Evidence is a 1989 American crime thriller film directed by Michael Crichton (in his final film as a director), and stars Burt Reynolds, Theresa Russell and Ned Beatty. It follows an ex-police officer who is incriminated by the evidence, but insists on his innocence. After parking his car and placing a "Happy Now?"