Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling, is a Canadian actor, musician, and producer renowned for his versatility and depth in both independent and mainstream films. With critically acclaimed performances in movies like The Notebook, Drive, and La La Land, Gosling has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most talented and sought-after actors. Known for his ability to seamlessly transition between intense dramas and lighthearted roles, he has also ventured into music with his band Dead Man’s Bones. 

Ryan Gosling’s upbringing in Canada and his early passion for performing laid the foundation for his illustrious acting career.

• Born Ryan Thomas Gosling on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada.
• Attended Gladstone Public School and later Lester B. Pearson High School, where he struggled academically but excelled in performing arts.
• Inspired by watching Dick Tracy as a child, he developed an early love for acting, often putting on performances at home and school.
• Began his career at age 12 as a child performer on Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse Club, alongside future stars like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.
• Transitioned to independent films with his breakout role in The Believer (2001), which showcased his dramatic range and opened doors to more serious acting opportunities.
• Gained widespread fame with his role in The Notebook (2004), solidifying his status as a romantic lead and one of Hollywood’s rising stars.

Ryan Gosling’s family and personal relationships have significantly influenced his life, providing both grounding and inspiration.

• Born to Thomas Ray Gosling, a traveling salesman, and Donna, a secretary. 
• After his parents divorced when he was 13, Gosling and his older sister, Mandi, lived with their mother. 
• Gosling has been in a relationship with actress Eva Mendes since 2011, after meeting on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines. The couple has two daughters, Esmeralda Amada born in 2014 and Amada Lee born in 2016.
• In 2022, Mendes confirmed that she and Gosling are married.