CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY TODAY... KEANU REEVES

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY TODAY... KEANU REEVES

Lebanese-born Canadian actor, musician and writer Keanu Charles Reeves was born 60 years ago in Beirut, is in a relationship and had a daughter.

At the age of 9, Keanu performed in a stage production and as a kid used to watch English comedy shows.  He attended High school and then College and was a very good ice hockey goalkeeper, so much so that he considered to become a professional player.  When he was 15, however, he decided to pursue an acting career instead.

During the 80s, Keanu worked in numerous productions including theatre, TV films and commercials, a music video and several films of different genres like ‘Act of Vengeance’, ‘Youngblood’, ‘The Night Before’, ‘Dangerous Liaisons’, ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Tune in Tomorrow’, amongst others.  He achieved good reviews for his performances which helped him receive more important future roles.

As a matter of fact, in the decade that followed, Keanu was offered more significant parts in movies like ‘My own private Idaho’ with River Phoenix, ‘Point Break’ alongside Patrick Swayze, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’, ‘Little Buddha’ and ‘Speed’ with Sandra Bullock, which was a huge success.  More films include ‘Johnny Mnemonic’, A Walk in the Clouds’, ‘Chain Reaction’, ‘Feeling Minnesota’ and ‘The ‘Devil’s Advocate’.  Besides acting, Keanu showed interest in music and created a band named ‘Dogstar’ in 1991 which remained active until 2002.

Real stardom, however, was reached when Keanu starred in the first movie of ‘The Matrix’ in 1999.  He reprised his role in the 3 sequels released in 2003.  They were very well appreciated by film critics and were even considered as one of the best sci-fi movies in history.

In the last 20 years, Keanu appeared in a number of TV shows and starred in more than 75 films, some of which were produced by himself and also lent his voice for a few animated movies.  In particular, in 2014, Reeves acted in the first film of the ‘John Wick’ franchise.  This was followed by another 3 movies, the latest released in 2023.  Next year, in June 2025, the 5th ‘John Wick’ film is expected to come out, named ‘John Wick Presents: Ballerina’.  He will also be making his Broadway debut by performing in the theatrical play ‘Waiting for Godot’.  In addition, Keanu will be starring in another 2 movies named ‘Good Fortune’ and ‘Outcome’ which release dates are still to be announced.

During his career so far, Keanu won 15 awards out of 45 nominations.  He published 6 books and is also an active philanthropist.  Reeves created a cancer organisation to help children’s hospitals as well as cancer research.  He also has a company that produces films and another one which makes customised motorcycles.

 

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