Ryan Gosling

Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor. In addition to independent films, he has appeared in major studio productions; among his accolades are a Golden Globe Award, three Academy Award nominations, one Primetime Emmy Award, and two British Academy Film Awards. Gosling began his acting career at age 13 on Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995) and appeared in other family entertainment programs such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995) and Goosebumps (1996). He launched his film career with a role as a high school football player in Remember the Titans (2000), followed by critical acclaim for his portrayal of a Jewish neo-Nazi in The Believer (2001). He gained widespread recognition for starring in the romantic drama The Notebook (2004). Gosling received 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); Barbie became the highest-grossing film of its release.

He also appeared 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), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), First Man (2018), and Project Hail Mary (2026). Gosling launched his directing career with the film Lost River in 2014. His band, Dead Man's Bones, released their self-titled debut album in 2009 and embarked on a North American tour. He is also a co-owner of Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant located in Beverly Hills, California. Gosling supports People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Invisible Children, and Enough Project, and has traveled to Chad, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to raise awareness about conflicts in the region. For over a decade, he has been involved in efforts to promote peace in Africa.