Burt Reynolds’ Longtime Costar, Passed Away At 82

Alfie Wise, best known for playing the tow-truck driver “Batman” in The Cannonball Run and for being a longtime costar of Burt Reynolds, has d**d at age 82. He passed away from natural causes on July 22 at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in Palm Beach, Florida, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Wise retired from acting in 2000 and became a real estate agent.

Alfie Wise was an American actor best known for his roles in comedy films and for being a frequent collaborator with Burt Reynolds. He was born on November 17, 1941, and over the years became a familiar face in movies and television, especially during the 1970s and 1980s.

Though small in stature, Wise had a big presence on screen. He often played quirky, funny, and memorable supporting characters. One of his most well-known roles was as “Batman,” the tow-truck driver in The Cannonball Run, a hit 1981 comedy that starred his close friend Burt Reynolds. Wise’s performance brought humor and charm to the film, helping make it a fan favorite.