Biography
Who is Ryan Gosling?
Early life and schooling
Ryan Gosling Thomas Gosling was born in London, Canada, on November 12, 1980. His parents are Thomas Ray Gosling and Donna Wilson. During his childhood, the family moved frequently due to his father's work with a paper mill. He attended Gladstone Public School, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, and Lester B. Pearson High School. After struggling with reading at age ten, his mother homeschooled him for a year.
As a young performer, he sang at weddings and participated in local ballet. He dropped out of high school at age 17 to focus entirely on his acting career. He later credited his unconventional upbringing and early performance experiences with shaping his professional dedication.
Early television and film career
Ryan began his professional television work in 1993 by joining Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club. He relocated to Orlando, Florida, to film the series alongside other future stars until the show ended in 1995. Following his return to Canada, he appeared in family entertainment programs such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? And Goosebumps.
He later starred as Sean Hanlon in Breaker High and played the title character in the adventure series Young Hercules. Wanting to develop more complex characters, he transitioned into feature films. He appeared in the sports drama Remember the Titans and received critical praise for his performance in the independent film The Believer.
Career highlights
Ryan achieved mainstream international attention in 2004 by starring as Noah Calhoun in the romantic drama film The Notebook, adapted from the novel by Nicholas Sparks. He continued taking diverse roles in independent and studio features, earning Academy Award nominations for his work in the drama Half Nelson, the romantic musical La La Land, and the fantasy comedy Barbie.
His extensive filmography also includes acclaimed projects such as Lars and the Real Girl, Blue Valentine, Drive, The Big Short, Blade Runner 2049, and First Man. In addition to acting, he made his feature directorial debut with the fantasy film Lost River.
Personal life and other ventures
Outside of acting, Ryan is a co-owner of Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant located in Beverly Hills, California. He is also a musician who formed the band Dead Man's Bones, releasing a self-titled debut album and touring North America.
He is a supporter of several charitable organizations. In his personal life, he is in a relationship with actress Eva Mendes, with whom he shares a long partnership.
Birthday and age
Ryan Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, which makes Ryan 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Ryan shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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