Ryan Gosling
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Ryan Thomas Gosling
Date of Birth: November 12, 1980
Place of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada
Height: 184 cm (6′0″)
Weight: ~78 kg (varies by role)
Religion: Not publicly religious
Nationality: Canadian
Ancestry: French-Canadian, English, Scottish, German, Irish
Languages: English
Marital Status: Long-term partner — Eva Mendes
Children: 2 — Esmeralda (2014), Amada (2016)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Musician
Education: Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School (Ontario); The Mickey Mouse Club (1993–95)
Net Worth: $120–$150 million (public estimates, 2025)
Total Social Followers: Large multi-platform interest; limited official social presence
Businesses: Co-owner of Tagine (Beverly Hills restaurant)
Notable Works: The Notebook, Drive, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049, Barbie, The Fall Guy
Current Residence: Los Angeles area
Number of Houses: Multiple US properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Ontario; began performing at local talent shows and church.
- Cast in Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995) alongside future pop stars.
- Transitioned to Canadian TV (e.g., Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Goosebumps).
- Early film breakthrough with dark indie roles before mainstream romance fame.
- Formed musical duo Dead Man’s Bones (2009), showing multi-hyphenate talent.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2004: Starred in The Notebook, becoming a global romantic lead.
- 2006: First Oscar nomination for Half Nelson (Best Actor).
- 2011: Trio of hits: Drive, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Ides of March.
- 2016: La La Land earns Golden Globe win & Oscar nomination.
- 2017: Led Blade Runner 2049, expanding his sci-fi portfolio.
- 2018: Played Neil Armstrong in First Man.
- 2023: Scene-stealing role as Ken in Barbie (Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor).
- 2024–2025: Action-comedy turn in The Fall Guy and continued A-list status.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award nominations: Half Nelson (2007), La La Land (2017), Barbie (2024).
- Golden Globe winner for La La Land; multiple additional nominations.
- BAFTA & SAG nominations across dramatic and musical/comedy roles.
- Frequently ranked among top actors of his generation for range and selectivity.
- Music accolades and festival selections for indie collaborations.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Started as a Mouseketeer with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake.
- Taught himself to speak with a distinct accent for several roles to avoid typecasting.
- Co-founded the band Dead Man’s Bones; the album features a children’s choir.
- Is a co-owner of Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills.
- Performed many of his own stunts in action-leaning roles.
- Known for meticulous script selection and multi-year gaps between projects.
- Frequently collaborates with Emma Stone (Crazy, Stupid, Love, La La Land).
- Praised for understated, minimalist acting style in Drive.
- Played jazz piano in La La Land after intensive training.
- Has directed short-form projects and explored behind-the-camera roles.
- Supports humanitarian causes, including Congo relief and PETA campaigns.
- Often keeps private life out of the spotlight despite blockbuster fame.
- Canadian roots remain important; he often highlights Canadian filmmakers.
- Worked with auteurs like Denis Villeneuve, Nicolas Winding Refn, and Damien Chazelle.
- Barbie soundtrack performance “I’m Just Ken” became a charting hit.
- Earned cult status among cinephiles for The Nice Guys comedic timing.
- Trained extensively for astronaut discipline in First Man.
- Has a long-standing interest in music production and composition.
- Advocates for balanced work and family life; selective with press.
- Frequently appears on “best-dressed” lists for classic tailoring.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ryan Gosling born?
November 12, 1980 — London, Ontario, Canada.
How tall is he?
About 184 cm (6′0″).
Is he married?
He is in a long-term relationship with Eva Mendes.
Does he have children?
Yes — two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada.
Net worth (2025)?
Public estimates range ~$120–$150M.
Breakthrough role?
The Notebook (2004) and Half Nelson (2006) for critical acclaim.
Most acclaimed films?
La La Land, Drive, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Barbie.
Does he sing?
Yes — in Dead Man’s Bones and on the La La Land/Barbie soundtracks.
Where does he live?
Primarily Los Angeles.
Awards?
Oscar nominations; Golden Globe win for La La Land; many other nominations.
Does he use social media?
Limited official presence; coverage is largely via press and studios.
Any businesses?
Co-owns Tagine restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Is he Canadian or American?
Canadian; works primarily in Hollywood.
Upcoming roles?
Continues to balance prestige dramas with crowd-pleasing projects.
Workout/diet?
Trains specifically per role; details vary and are not routinely public.