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
Best Friends (1982 film) Best Friends (1982 film) Best Friends is a 1982 American romantic comedy film starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn. It is loosely based on the true story of the relationship between its writers, Barry Levinson and Valerie Curtin. The film is directed by Norman Jewison and is a drama as well as a romantic comedy. Richard Babson and Paula McCullen are a couple of Hollywood screenwriters who have lived and worked together for a number of years. Richard would like to get married, but Paula does not feel the need. Having just written a film script for producer Larry Weissman,