Ryan Gosling
Biography
Ryan Gosling, born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada, is a renowned actor and musician. He first gained fame as a child star on Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club" alongside future stars like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. Gosling transitioned to film with breakout roles in The Notebook (2004), solidifying his status as a romantic lead, and Half Nelson (2006), earning him an Oscar nomination.
Known for his versatility, Gosling has appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Drive (2011), La La Land (2016), and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). In La La Land, he showcased his musical talents, winning a Golden Globe for Best Actor. Off-screen, Gosling is part of the indie band Dead Man's Bones and is known for his philanthropic work.
He has two children with actress Eva Mendes, with whom he's been in a relationship since 2011. Gosling remains a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for his charm and diverse acting range.
Quotes
- I think about death a lot, like I think we all do. I don't think of suicide as an option, but as fun. It's an interesting idea that you can control how you go. It's this thing that's looming, and you can control it.
- I just sort of take it from a character perspective, and I don't know if he was necessarily spiritual, but I do think he had hope. He was a character that was comfortable having hope in his life, and hope is faith.
- I grew up in a family of strong women and I owe any capacity I have to understand women to my mother and big sister. They taught me to respect women in a way where I've always felt a strong emotional connection to women, which has also helped me in the way I approach my work as an actor.