Ronald Wilson Reagan ( ; February 6 , 1911 -- June 5 , 2004 ) was an American politician , commentator , and actor , who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989 .
Ronald Wilson Reagan ( February 6 , 1911 -- June 5 , 2004 ) was an American actor and politician . He was the President of the United States from 1981 to 1989 .