People forgot about him a bit, but he had some great movies back in the 70's 80's . Sure, you've got Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, Cannonball Run, and The Longest Yard. But Stick, Sharky's Machine, Semi-Tough, and Boogie Nights all need mention too. Even his lesser stuff like Gator, and White Lightning can be fun time wasters.
Wish he wasn't such a Diva in the 80's - early 2000's, he had chances at some great roles. And I hope enough of his part in Tarantino's new film is filmed so it doesn't get left on the cutting room floor.