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
Bo Hopkins in a film was in "White Lightning" (1973), a cult classic that also starred Burt Reynolds and Ned Beatty. Bo Hopkins played Roy Boone, Gator McClusky's (played by Burt Reynolds) sidekick during much of the film. Jerry Reed played Bama McCall in the sequel to "White Lightning" titled "Gator". Jerry Reed and Bo Hopkins bore a striking resemblance to one another, hence they played brothers Joe Hawkins and Tom Hawkins in the film "What Comes Around". In 1981, Hopkins appeared in the first season of the prime time drama "Dynasty" as Matthew Blaisdel. His many appearances on television included miniseries