Reyne began his acting career with a minor role in the 1983 film, Skin Deep. At the April 1985 TV Week Logie Awards ceremony, he won the 1984 Best New Talent Logie for his work in the ongoing role of Martin Kabel in the ABC series Sweet and Sour. Reyne's role as Kabel, "The Takeaways" guitarist/vocalist was shared with John Clifforth of the Australian pop music band Deckchairs Overboard who performed the on-screen vocals. Reyne followed this in 1985 with the ongoing role of Detective Vince Bailey in Nine Network soap opera Possession. Reyne also played lothario Dr. Guy Reid in the final two seasons of the Australian drama series, The Flying Doctors. In 2012, Reyne guest appeared in Neighbours, playing Dale Madden. However, he only appeared in one episode.