Ryan Gosling
Actor · Producer · Director
Born November 12, 1980 · London, Ontario, Canada
2
Films reviewed
8.1
Avg. rating
Project Hail Mary
Best-reviewed
2016–2026
Years active
Biography
Gosling began his acting career at a young age, starring in Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995) and teen dramas such as Breaker High (1997–1998) and Young Hercules (1998–1999). He transitioned to film with his feature-length debut in Frankenstein and Me (1996) and a supporting role in the sports drama Remember the Titans (2000). He received praise for his performance in The Believer (2001), before emerging as a leading man with his role in the romantic drama The Notebook (2004).
Gosling earned Academy Award nominations for his performances in the independent drama Half Nelson (2006), the romantic musical La La Land (2016), and the fantasy comedy Barbie (2023); the latter became his highest-grossing release. He also starred in acclaimed films such as Lars and the Real Girl (2007), Blue Valentine (2010), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), The Ides of March (2011), Drive (2011), The Big Short (2015), The Nice Guys (2016), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), First Man (2018), and Project Hail Mary (2026). Gosling made his directorial debut with the film Lost River in 2014.
Gosling's band Dead Man's Bones released their self-titled debut album and toured North America in 2009. He is a co-owner of Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. Gosling is a supporter of several charities.
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“The movie "Project Hail Mary" has received generally positive reactions from audiences and critics alike. Many have praised Ryan Gosling's performance as Grace, the astronaut who embarks on a journey to save humanity. Reviewers also appreciated the film's visuals, storytelling, and emotional investment in the characters. Some have noted that the movie is an entertaining and heartwarming redemption story for the ages.”
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“The public reaction to "La La Land" is divided, with some finding it a memorable and iconic film that will be widely admired, while others are more lukewarm in their praise. A few reviewers express disappointment that the movie didn't live up to their expectations of being a great film, suggesting they would have chosen to watch it alone.”
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Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Conan(2010)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 5 epsas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- Blade Runner 2049(2017)as 'K'
- Are You Afraid of the Dark?(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Jamie Leary
- Goosebumps(1995)TV Series · 1 epas Greg Banks
- MTV Movie & TV Awards(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Barbie(2023)as Ken
- The Notebook(2004)as Noah Calhoun
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Kevin
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys(1995)TV Series · 1 epas Zylus
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Adam
- The Big Short(2015)as Jared Vennett