Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling is a talented Canadian actor. Some of his best work are the roles he took on for films like Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Notebook, and Half Nelson. He's even had nominations for the Golden Globe and the Academy Award.

In the Beginning

Ryan was born on November 12, 1980 in London, Ontario. His parents were Thomas Ray Gosling, who worked as a traveling salesman. His mother, Donna Gosling, worked as a secretary. At one point his family moved to Cornwall, Ontario. He grew up there and was home schooled by his mother. Ryan enrolled in Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational High School in Cornwall. He did well in Drama and Fine Arts. His family moved once again to Burlington, Ontario. Ryan enrolled in Lester. B. Pearson High School once they moved there. Ryan didn't perform until he did a talent contest with his sister Mandi as a singer. He also attended an open audition in Montreal for the TV series “The Mickey Mouse Club”. In January of 1993 he was picked out of 17,000 people to have a spot on the show. During the time he was on the show for two years, he lived with Justin Timberlake's family. Ryan did not have any formal training prior to starring on “The Mickey Mouse Club”. However, that did not stop him from pursing his acting career. He even appeared on the show Young Hercules in 1998.

Most Known For

Ryan Gosling is well known for some of his earlier roles. The Notebook, a film that came out in 2004, was a romantic hit. Long time fans of his may even still recognize him for his role in The Mickey Mouse Club he played. Along with recent films like Blue Valentine in 2010 and Crazy, Stupid, Love that same year.

Where Are They Now

Ryan's career as an actor has continued to do well. Seeking to be better, he has challenged himself as an actor as well. He starred in the crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines which saw its debut at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. He starred in the film Gangster Squad too, but the movie didn't see its debut until January 2013 due to a scene where a shootout takes place at a movie theater. While he continues to work on improving his talent as an actor. He's been working on a directorial debut called How to Catch a Monster. He wrote and produced the film himself. The film is evening starring Christina Hendricks too.    

Career Accomplishments

Ryan Gosling has had a humble, but successful acting career. When played a role in the film Half Nelson, he was nominated for an Academy Award. He received a Golden Globe nomination for the role he played in Lars and the Real Girl too. In 2004, People magazine named Ryan as “50 Hottest Bachelors”. That same year he was named the 2004 Sho West Male Star of Tomorrow.