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In 1993, Gosling auditioned for a revival of Disney Channel's 'The Mickey Mouse Club,' and landed a two-year contract as a mouseketeer. He then moved to Orlando, Florida.
Gosling then moved to New Zealand when he was 18 to star in the TV series 'Young Hercules' (1998–1999).
After starring in 'The Slaughter Rule' in 2002, Gosling played an imprisoned teen in 'The United States of Leland.'
One year later, Gosling co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the thriller 'Murder by Numbers.'
The 12-year-old's fellow cast members included the likes of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera (all pictured). He co-starred with JC Chasez and Keri Russell as well.
The actor landed his first protagonist film role playing a Jewish neo-Nazi in 'The Believer.'
That same year, we saw Gosling co-starring with Anthony Hopkins in the legal thriller 'Fracture.'
The actor played a drug-addicted junior high school teacher in 'Half Nelson,' a role for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
The movie directed by Nick Cassavetes catapulted Gosling to stardom. 'The Notebook' also features one of cinema's most iconic kiss scenes.
In 'Lars and the Real Girl,' Gosling plays a shy and awkward young man who falls in love with a doll.
In 2005, we saw the actor co-starring with Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts in 'Stay.'
Ryan Gosling plays a press secretary in this movie directed by George Clooney (who also stars in the film). The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
The actor starred in his first romcom alongside Steve Carell and Emma Stone. Gosling plays a smooth pickup artist who helps his friend get back into dating after his divorce.
That same year, the actor played a movie stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver in the action drama 'Drive.'
After a three-year break, the actor returned to the big screen in 2010 with 'Blue Valentine,' a low-budget film that turned out to be a box-office success. Gosling was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
In 2010, we saw David Marks (Ryan Gosling) being investigated for the disappearance of his wife, Katie Marks (Kirsten Dunst), in the crime drama 'All Good Things.'
The actor plays a drug smuggler in Bangkok. Both the movie and Gosling's performance received bad reviews.
Gosling reunited with Emma Stone in this movie where he plays a 1940s LAPD officer trying to save the city from mob boss Mickey Cohen and his gang.
Gosling plays a motorcycle stunt rider who robs banks to provide for his family. It was during filming that he met and began dating his then co-star Eva Mendes.
That same year, Gosling co-starred with Harrison Ford in the sequel to the 1982 science fiction cult movie 'Blade Runner.'
In 2018, Gosling portrayed the astronaut Neil Armstrong in the biopic 'First Man.' He followed that up with 'The Gray Man' in 2022. He currently has several other projects in the works.
In 2017, the actor starred in Terrence Malick's movie set in Austin, Texas.
Gosling reunited with Emma Stone again in 2016. The movie was a hit and he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and received his second Academy Award for Best Actor nomination.
Gosling and Russell Crowe play two private eyes investigating the disappearance of a girl and a mysterious death.
In 2015, Gosling played a bond salesman in this movie that was a Best Picture nominee at the 2016 Academy Awards.
In 1995, the actor returned to Canada, where he starred in TV shows such as 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' (1995), 'Goosebumps' (1996), and 'Breaker High' (1997–98).
Gosling has released music as both a solo artist and with his indie rock duo, Dead Man's Bones.
Ryan Thomas Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada.
Gosling and Justin Timberlake lived together for some time when they starred on the show. In fact, Timberlake's mother acted as Gosling's legal guardian as his mother had to work in Canada.
Gosling's debut on the big screen was in the football drama 'Remember the Titans.'
In 2014, Gosling directed his first movie: 'Lost River.' The film wasn't very well received by critics.
The Canadian Ryans are known to have some friendly competition between them.
Ryan Gosling is a one of a kind actor. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he went from a child star in Disney Channel's 'The Mickey Mouse Club' to one of the most accomplished actors in today's Hollywood. In between, he delved into Canadian television, critically-acclaimed indie movies, and saw his family grow.
Now his most unexpectedly iconic role yet has arrived: Ken to director Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie.' Following the world premiere on July 9, the film starring Margot Robbie has been praised up and down for its incredible cast and the depth of the story. Variety noted ScreenRant writer Joseph Deckelmeier called the film “funny, bombastic and very smart,” adding that “Greta Gerwig aims for the fences and hits a home run.”
But many people are singling out Gosling specifically, whose portrayal of Ken goes from hilarious to tear-jerking in minutes. Jamie Jirak of ComicBook.com called the film her “favorite film of the year,” writing: “Greta Gerwig somehow exceeded my expectations…Give Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination, I’m dead serious!” 'Pay Or Wait' host Sharronda Williams called Gosling a “scene stealer delivering most of the laughs,” and even on the press tour Gosling has fully committed to the part, telling reporters Ken is in everyone, and we are "Kenough."
In this gallery, delve into Ryan Gosling's career throughout the years, from Disney to Hollywood.
Ryan Gosling: from Disney to Hollywood
Gosling stirs Oscar buzz as rave reviews for 'Barbie' pour in
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Ryan Gosling is a one of a kind actor. With a career spanning more than 25 years, he went from a child star in Disney Channel's 'The Mickey Mouse Club' to one of the most accomplished actors in today's Hollywood. In between, he delved into Canadian television, critically-acclaimed indie movies, and saw his family grow.
Now his most unexpectedly iconic role yet has arrived: Ken to director Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie.' Following the world premiere on July 9, the film starring Margot Robbie has been praised up and down for its incredible cast and the depth of the story. Variety noted ScreenRant writer Joseph Deckelmeier called the film “funny, bombastic and very smart,” adding that “Greta Gerwig aims for the fences and hits a home run.”
But many people are singling out Gosling specifically, whose portrayal of Ken goes from hilarious to tear-jerking in minutes. Jamie Jirak of ComicBook.com called the film her “favorite film of the year,” writing: “Greta Gerwig somehow exceeded my expectations…Give Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination, I’m dead serious!” 'Pay Or Wait' host Sharronda Williams called Gosling a “scene stealer delivering most of the laughs,” and even on the press tour Gosling has fully committed to the part, telling reporters Ken is in everyone, and we are "Kenough."
In this gallery, delve into Ryan Gosling's career throughout the years, from Disney to Hollywood.