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Keanu Reeves

Actor, producer, musician and author

Born 1964

Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor, producer, director, musician and author whose four-decade career runs from River's Edge, Bill & Ted, My Own Private Idaho and Speed to Neo in The Matrix and the title role in John Wick. Born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, he began in local theatre and Canadian television before moving to Los Angeles. Beyond acting, Reeves directed Man of Tai Chi, produced Side by Side, plays bass in Dogstar, co-founded ARCH Motorcycle, co-created BRZRKR, co-authored The Book of Elsewhere and made his Broadway debut in Waiting for Godot in 2025.

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ConnectionAlexandra GrantLongtime partner, publishing collaborator and co-founder of Two Dragonflies.

ConnectionChina MiévilleCo-author of The Book of Elsewhere.

ConnectionAlex WinterBill & Ted co-star and Broadway scene partner in Waiting for Godot.

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2024
Comic-Con InternationalIndustry honor
Inkpot Award
Keanu Reeves
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Inkpot Award