Biography of Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor and musician. His career started in Disney series, and he later became a powerhouse dramatic actor in high demand throughout Hollywood.
Childhood
The future global movie star was born on November 12, 1980 in London. Not in the capital of England, but in a small Canadian town, situated in the southwest of Ontario. His father, Thomas Ray Gosling, was a traveling salesman for a paper mill. Both Thomas and Ryan's mother Donna, who worked as a secretary, were hardworking. Ryan also has an older sister Mandy.

Once the boy watched the film "First Blood" with Sylvester Stallone, after that he brought kitchen knives to school and started throwing them at classmates. Ryan had become a danger to his classmates. On top of that, he was a poor student and struggled with dyslexia. After psychologists diagnosed him with ADHD, Ryan was pulled out of school for homeschooling.
From that point on, his life was strictly controlled. The situation was complicated by the fact that Ryan's family were devout Mormons, so he was only allowed to watch biblical programs and nature documentaries.


Early acting career
Ryan Gosling's TV career kicked off with "The Mickey Mouse Club," plus guest spots on "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and "Goosebumps." His role in "Breaker High," which aired from 1997 to 1998, was more substantial. In 1998, Ryan landed the lead role in the "Young Hercules" TV series.


«The Notebook» and the first Oscar nomination
In 2004, Ryan decided to switch gears and starred in the romantic drama "The Notebook." This touching film explores love that's stronger than any circumstances, whether it's the test of time or a forced breakup. The film was a huge success for director Nick Cassavetes and catapulted Ryan and his co-star Rachel McAdams to worldwide fame.
The most selective actor in Hollywood
From 2010 to 2013, Ryan continued appearing in his typical thrillers, dramas, and romantic melodramas, while always exploring different types of roles. In 2011, the actor began to work with an independent Danish director, Nicholas Winding Refn, who cast him as a fearless and dangerous racer in the crime drama "Drive". Throughout the entire film, Gosling barely uttered a few lines, showcasing his masterful ability to convey emotion without dialogue. He performed most of the tricks without the help of stuntmen. Some scenes are truly breathtaking, and not just because of the typical action sequences.
In the crime drama "The Place Beyond the Pines," Gosling worked alongside actors like Bradley Cooper, Dane DeHaan, and Eva Mendes. After that movie, Gosling reunited with Refn for the experimental noir film "Only God Forgives," which received mixed reactions from both audiences and critics.



In January 2017, Ryan Gosling received the "Golden Globe" for playing Sebastian in "La-La Land". His co-star Emma Stone swept the awards that year, including the coveted Oscar. According to the script, he is a jazz musician, she is an aspiring actress. Both are chasing their dreams and ambitions, but that puts their love at risk.

In fall 2017, the long-awaited Ryan Gosling film finally hit theaters. It was the sequel to Ridley Scott's cult '80s sci-fi masterpiece "Blade Runner." In Denis Villeneuve's "Blade Runner 2049", Ryan's character is a replicant-policeman (bioengineered human) who meets Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) to find out the truth about his origins and the mystery of Rick's relationship with android Rachel from the first part of the movie.

In April 2020, media reports suggested Ryan might be Disney's next Hercules in a live-action remake of the beloved animated classic. According to the rumors, he is one of the main candidates.
Musical career
Ryan never stopped playing music since the "Mickey Mouse Club". Back in 2008, while Ryan was still dating Rachel McAdams, her sister Kaylin was seeing composer-actor Zach Shields. The two guys discovered they shared a passion for horror stories and all things spooky. Moreover, both were keen on the idea of creating a musical band. That's how "Dead Man's Bones" was born. By year's end, they'd uploaded their debut track "In the Room Where You Sleep" online.In 2009, the duo created a striking music video for "Name in Stone," followed a year later by clips for "Pa Pa Power" and "Dead Hearts." Ryan appeared under a pseudonym Baby Goose and proved that he is not only an excellent vocalist but a talented guitarist and piano player. Unfortunately, Ryan's demanding film schedule eventually put the band on indefinite hiatus, though fans still hold out hope for a reunion.
Private life
The charming Ryan Gosling has never lacked for female attention. As a Hollywood star, he's only dated famous actresses he's worked with or met through the industry.In 2002, while filming "Murder by Numbers," the actor had a brief romance with Sandra Bullock.
In 2004, while filming "The Notebook," he met what seemed like the love of his life – the beautiful Rachel McAdams. Their characters' passionate on-screen romance spilled over into real life. Their relationship lasted for three years. Throughout 2007, the couple went through several breakups and reconciliations. Eventually they split for good, but remained friends.




Ryan Gosling Now
In 2020, it was announced that Ryan Gosling would star in the action movie "The Gray Man" from the directors of "The Avengers." His partner on the set will be Chris Evans, and the premiere is scheduled for 2022. The film was currently in production. The film "Wolfman" was also in development.
