Ryan Gosling facts for kids
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Ryan Gosling
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Ryan Thomas Gosling
November 12, 1980 London, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Partner(s) | Eva Mendes (2011–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor. He has starred in many different types of movies, from independent films to big studio productions. He has won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for three Academy Awards.
Ryan started acting when he was 13 years old on the Disney Channel show The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995). He also appeared in other family shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995) and Goosebumps (1996). He became well-known for his role in the romantic drama The Notebook (2004). He also starred in popular independent movies like Half Nelson (2006), Lars and the Real Girl (2007), and Blue Valentine (2010).
In 2011, Ryan had big successes with the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, the political drama The Ides of March, and the action thriller Drive. He directed his first movie, Lost River, in 2014. Later, he starred in the comedy The Nice Guys (2016) and the musical La La Land (2016). For La La Land, he won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for another Academy Award. He also starred in the science fiction film Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and the true story movie First Man (2018). In 2023, he played Ken in the fantasy comedy Barbie, which became his highest-earning movie. He was nominated for an Academy Award for this role.
Besides acting, Ryan Gosling is part of a band called Dead Man's Bones. They released their first album and toured in 2009. He also owns a Moroccan restaurant called Tagine in Beverly Hills, California. Ryan supports groups like PETA and Invisible Children, Inc.. He has traveled to places like Chad, Uganda, and eastern Congo to help raise awareness about problems in those areas. He has been involved in peace efforts in Africa for over ten years. He is in a relationship with actress Eva Mendes, and they have two daughters.
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Early Life and Childhood
Ryan Thomas Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada. His father, Thomas Ray Gosling, was a traveling salesman, and his mother, Donna, was a secretary. His family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Ryan has said that their religion was a big part of their lives. Because of his father's job, they moved often and lived in different towns in Ontario. When he was 13, his parents separated. Ryan and his older sister, Mandi, lived with their mother.
Ryan went to Gladstone Public School and later to high school. When he was a child, he loved watching the movie Dick Tracy and it made him want to become an actor. He said he "hated" being a child and didn't have many friends until he was about 14 or 15. His mother homeschooled him for a year, which he said gave him a "sense of autonomy." Ryan started performing for audiences at a young age. He and his sister sang at weddings, and he performed with his uncle's Elvis Presley tribute band. He also joined a local ballet company. Performing helped him feel more confident because it was something he was praised for. Ryan left high school at 17 to focus on his acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out: 1993–1999
In 1993, when Ryan was 12, he auditioned for the Disney Channel's new The Mickey Mouse Club show in Montreal. He got a two-year contract and moved to Orlando, Florida, to film the show. He said he didn't appear on screen very often because other kids were seen as more talented. However, he called it the best two years of his life. Other famous cast members included Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. Ryan became close friends with Justin Timberlake, and they even lived together for six months.
After the show ended in 1995, Ryan went back to Canada. He continued to act in family TV shows like Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995) and Goosebumps (1996). He also starred in Breaker High (1997–98). When he was 18, he moved to New Zealand to play the main character in the adventure series Young Hercules (1998–1999). He later decided he wanted to try more serious acting roles in movies instead of TV shows.
Early Movies: 2000–2003
At 19, Ryan wanted to take on more challenging acting roles. It was hard at first because of his background in children's TV. After a supporting role in the football movie Remember the Titans, he got a main role in the 2001 film The Believer. Critics praised his "electrifying" performance. Ryan said this movie "gift-wrapped" the career he has today.
In 2002, Ryan co-starred in the thriller Murder by Numbers with Sandra Bullock. He also appeared in The Slaughter Rule with David Morse. Critics noticed his talent, with one calling him "major star material." In 2003, Ryan starred in The United States of Leland as a teenager facing serious consequences.
Becoming a Star: 2004–2009
Ryan Gosling became very famous in 2004 after starring with Rachel McAdams in the romantic drama The Notebook. The movie was based on a popular novel. Ryan played Noah Calhoun and said the role allowed him to play a character over many years. The film was a huge success, earning over $115 million worldwide. Ryan won several Teen Choice Awards and an MTV Movie Award for his role.
In 2005, Ryan appeared in the thriller Stay. The film didn't do well, but Ryan wasn't bothered. He said he was proud if a movie made people feel something, even if it was confusion.
Ryan then starred in Half Nelson (2006), playing a junior high school teacher who struggles with addiction. To prepare, Ryan lived in Brooklyn and spent time with an eighth-grade teacher. Critics loved his performance, calling it "mesmerizing." He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for this role.
In 2007, Ryan played an introverted character who falls for a doll in Lars and the Real Girl. Critics praised his performance, saying he made the unusual story feel hopeful. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He also starred with Anthony Hopkins in the courtroom thriller Fracture, which earned over $91 million worldwide.
Widespread Recognition: 2010–2012
After a three-year break, Ryan Gosling starred in five movies in 2010 and 2011. He said he had more energy and was more excited about making films. In 2010, he starred with Michelle Williams in the drama Blue Valentine. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. His second movie in 2010 was the mystery film All Good Things with Kirsten Dunst. Ryan also narrated and produced ReGeneration, a documentary about young people's views on social issues.
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In 2011, Ryan took on three different and important roles. He showed his comedic side in the romantic comedy-drama Crazy, Stupid, Love, co-starring Steve Carell and Emma Stone. Critics were surprised by his "knack for comedy." He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for this role. The movie was very successful, earning over $142 million worldwide.
Ryan's first action role was in Drive. He played a Hollywood stunt performer who also works as a getaway driver. Critics compared his calm and strong presence to famous actors like Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando. The film was a box office success.
His last movie in 2011 was the political drama The Ides of March, co-starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by George Clooney. Ryan played an ambitious press secretary. He was nominated for another Golden Globe Award.
Directing and New Roles: 2013–Present
In 2013, Ryan starred in the crime thriller Gangster Squad with Emma Stone as his love interest. He also played a motorcycle stunt rider who robs banks in The Place Beyond the Pines. Ryan said making this movie was the "best experience" he ever had. Later in 2013, he starred in the action drama Only God Forgives.
In early 2013, Ryan announced he was taking a break from acting to "reassess why I'm doing it." His first movie as a director, Lost River, was shown at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
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In 2015, Ryan played a bond salesman in the movie The Big Short, which was nominated for Best Picture at the 2016 Academy Awards. The next year, he starred in the comedy The Nice Guys with Russell Crowe. He then starred in Damien Chazelle's musical La La Land. His chemistry with co-star Emma Stone was highly praised. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and received his second Academy Award for Best Actor nomination for this role. La La Land became one of his most successful films, earning over $440 million.
In 2017, Ryan starred in Blade Runner 2049, a sequel to the classic science fiction film Blade Runner. He played Officer K, a "blade runner" who hunts down special human-like robots. In 2018, Ryan played Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, in the movie First Man. He was praised for bringing "quiet charisma" to the role.
After a four-year break from movies, Ryan returned in 2022 in the action thriller The Gray Man with Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. In 2023, he starred as Ken in Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy Barbie, opposite Margot Robbie. He also sang the song "I'm Just Ken" for the movie's soundtrack. His performance as Ken was widely praised, and he received nominations for several awards, including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. He performed "I'm Just Ken" live at the 96th Academy Awards.
Ryan's most recent film is the action comedy The Fall Guy (2024) with Emily Blunt. He is also set to produce and star in Project Hail Mary, a science fiction movie based on a popular novel.
Music Career
In 2000, Ryan Gosling released a solo album called "Angel With Tatooed Wings." In 2007, Ryan and his friend Zach Shields formed an indie rock band called Dead Man's Bones. They met in 2005. They decided to form a band when they realized their idea for a monster-themed musical would be too expensive. They recorded their first album, which was self-titled, with a children's choir and learned to play all the instruments themselves. Ryan sang and played piano, guitar, bass guitar, and cello on the album. The album was released on October 6, 2009.
In September 2009, Ryan and Zach performed for three nights in Los Angeles with dancing skeletons and glowing ghosts. They then went on a thirteen-date tour across North America in October 2009, using a local children's choir at each show. Instead of an opening act, they held a talent show every night. In 2011, Ryan mentioned that he planned to record a second Dead Man's Bones album.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Ryan Gosling used to live in New York City. He co-owns Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. He bought the restaurant on a whim, spending all his money on it. He spent a year doing the renovation work himself and now helps oversee the menus.
Ryan has been in a relationship with his The Place Beyond the Pines co-star Eva Mendes since September 2011. They have two daughters, born in 2014 and 2016.
Charity Work
Ryan Gosling supports many social causes. He has worked with PETA to encourage better treatment of animals.
In 2005, Ryan volunteered in Biloxi, Mississippi, to help clean up after Hurricane Katrina. He supports Invisible Children, Inc., a group that helps raise awareness about conflicts in Central Africa. In 2005, he visited refugee camps in Darfur, Chad. He spoke at a conference in 2008 about Darfur. As part of his work with the Enough Project, he visited Uganda in 2007 and eastern Congo in 2010.
Awards and Nominations
Ryan Gosling has received many awards and nominations for his acting. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and six Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has won one Golden Globe Award from six nominations.
In 2006, his role in Half Nelson earned him nominations for an Academy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He received nominations for an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for his roles in La La Land (2016) and Barbie (2023). He won a Golden Globe Award for La La Land. He also received Golden Globe nominations for his performances in Lars and the Real Girl (2007), Blue Valentine (2010), The Ides of March, and Crazy, Stupid, Love (both 2011).
See also
In Spanish: Ryan Gosling para niños
