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Ryan Gosling's Birthday 2024 – November 12, 2024

Ryan Gosling, born on November 12, 1980, has become a household name thanks to his artistic talent, looks, and charm. He made his cinematic debut as a neo-Nazi in “The Believer” before beginning his career as a young actor in the “Mickey Mouse Club” (2001). His life changed by the 2004 release of “The Notebook,” which catapulted him to fame as a leading male in a love story. He continued to select roles that were a mix of mainstream and noir, and his filmography includes some of the most widely seen and highly praised movies of the past twenty years. On his big day, we’ll assist you in toasting his remarkable ascent to fame.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Ryan Thomas Gosling

Nickname:

Opie, Trouble

Birth date:

November 12, 1980

Age:

43 years, 5 months

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

6' 0"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$70.0 million

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Background

Ryan Thomas Gosling was born in London, Ontario, on November 12, 1980. He is renowned for his roles in independent films and blockbuster movies. His films have grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide, and he has received various awards and nominations for his work. Because of his father’s job, he lived in Cornwall and Burlington. His mother, Donna, was a secretary, and both of his parents, Thomas Ray Gosling and Donna, are of French Canadian ancestry. He and his older sister moved in with their mother when their parents divorced when he was 13.Gosling experienced many difficulties as a child. He was bullied and was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. but never got it treated. For a year, his mother homeschooled him. He started to discover inspiration and passion in performing at a young age. He performed with his uncle’s Elvis tribute act, sang with his sister at weddings, and was active in ballet. He rose to fame at 13 after joining the “Mickey Mouse Club” on the Disney Channel (1993 to 1955) with future stars Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera. From 1995 through 1999, he made appearances in family-friendly television shows. He eventually quit high school at 17 to concentrate on performing.Gosling’s first prominent role in a film was in “The Believer” (2001) as a Jewish neo-Nazi. During the next two years, he worked on several independent films until landing his breakout role in “The Notebook” (2004). With the release of the period romance film, Gosling shot to stardom and became a household name. He took on several roles to show his versatility outside of the romance genre, such as a drug-addicted teacher in the 2006 film “Half Nelson,” for which he got nominated for an Academy Award for ‘Best Actor.’ Then, he appeared in “Blue Valentine” and “Lars and the Real Girl.” He made appearances in three successful mainstream movies in 2011, “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” “The Ides of March,” and “Drive.” His first film as a filmmaker was “Lost River” (2014).For his performance in the swoon-worthy musical “La La Land,” he was nominated for a Golden Globe and garnered his second Oscar nomination for ‘Best Actor’ (2016). He gained greater fame by appearing in the biography “First Man” in 2018 and the “Blade Runner” revival in 2017. Two of his upcoming projects are “The Gray Man” (2022) and “Barbie” (2023). Gosling has produced music in addition to acting and directing for a brief period. Online downloads of the solo recording ‘Put Me in the Car’ became accessible in 2007. Gosling and a friend started a group named Dead Man’s Bones in the same year.Gosling has dated a number of his co-stars. From 2002 to 2003, he was in a relationship with Sandra Bullock, and from 2005 to 2007, he dated Rachel McAdams. Since 2011, he has been in a relationship with Eva Mendes, his co-star from “The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012). Together they have two girls, born in 2014 and 2016, and a mixed-breed dog named George. Gosling backs several significant causes. He has collaborated closely with PETA to promote better practices in fast-food companies for chicken slaughter and to stop dehorning cows on farms. Gosling supports the Enough Project and Invisible Children, Inc., both of which promote awareness of problems and conflicts in Africa. For more than 10 years, he has traveled across the continent and worked to promote peace. He also participated in Mississippi’s post-Hurricane Katrina cleanup efforts as a volunteer.

Career timeline

1993
He Stars in “The Mickey Mouse Club”

Gosling stars on Disney Channels “The Mickey Mouse Club” with future music stars.

2001
He Lands His First Major Role

Gosling stars in “The Believer” as Jewish Neo-Nazi Danny Balint.

2004
His Breakthrough Role

Gosling stars as Noah Calhoun in “The Notebook” opposite Rachel McAdams and cements his status as a leading man.

2006
An Academy Award Nominee

Gosling is nominated in the ‘Best Actor’ category for his role in “Half-Nelson.”

2009
His Band Releases an Album

Gosling’s band Dead Man’s Bones releases their debut self-titled album and tours North America.

2014
He Makes His Directorial Debut

He directs “Lost River,” starring Saoirse Ronan, Christina Hendricks, and Eva Mendes.

2016
An Golden Globe and Academy Award Nominee

Gosling wins a Golden Globe and obtains his second Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Actor’ for “La La Land.”

Ryan Gosling FAQs

What does Ryan Gosling own?

Gosling is part-owner of the Beverly Hills restaurant Tagine with Moroccan-born chef Abdessamad Benameur.

What is Ryan Gosling’s favorite food?

His favorite food is calamari.

Why did Ryan Gosling quit acting?

For perspective, Gosling felt he needed a break from performing. In the interview, he expressed his belief that he had “been doing it too much,” referring to acting. He insisted that he needed to step back to decide on the course of his career and how he would behave going forward.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He was raised as a Mormon

    Gosling grew up in a very religious household; his mother admits that religion used to dictate everything they did and thought.

  2. He was almost a Backstreet Boy

    A.J. McLean and Gosling knew each other well before either of them were celebrities, but by the time Gosling wanted to be part of a boy band, the Backstreet Boys had already launched themselves.

  3. He wasn’t cast for his good looks

    Although Gosling became a heartthrob overnight thanks to “The Notebook” (2004), the director Nick Cassavetes cast him as Noah Calhoun because he thought Gosling was just a regular-looking guy and “not like the other young actors out there in Hollywood.”

  4. He has cultivated his accent

    Gosling wanted to sound stern as a teenager and intentionally changed how he spoke by mirroring Marlon Brando’s speech patterns.

  5. The mastermind behind a famous dialogue

    One of the most well-known quotes from "La La Land" is his wife Mendes' creation, "LA worships everything and values nothing," which Gosling requested to be used in the film.

Why We Love Ryan Gosling

  1. The “Hey Girl” meme

    It's no secret that Gosling is the face of one of the most well-known memes in meme history. Only Gosling's enduring charisma could make the “Hey Girl” meme work in almost any circumstance.

  2. He is a family man

    Gosling and Mendes adopt an extremely hands-on approach to raising their children. Despite having the means to, they don’t rely on a nanny and do their best to live a humble life. Given that his children are too young to provide consent, Gosling refuses to share photos of them online.

  3. He is a dedicated artist

    Gosling is a triple threat; he has experience performing as a child and is skilled in acting, singing, and dancing. He has gained notoriety as an adult for going to extraordinary lengths with his method of acting, including understanding specific parts' requirements and making substantial props for his movies like the car he drove in "Drive" (2011) and the furnishings in "The Notebook" (2004).

Ryan Gosling’s birthday dates

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