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Ryan Gosling

Actor, director, musician and photographer

Born 1980

Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor, filmmaker and musician whose career spans intimate dramas, thrillers, musicals and comedy. His early television work included The Mickey Mouse Club, where he performed alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake. In his 2006 W profile he credited that experience with teaching a professional work ethic. He followed children's television with Breaker High and Young Hercules, then established his film career through The Believer and The Notebook. His interest in contradictory characters shaped work such as Half Nelson, Blue Valentine and Drive; later films brought the musical La La Land, First Man and the comic role of Ken in Barbie. Beyond acting, he wrote and directed Lost River, collaborated with Zach Shields in Dead Man's Bones and contributed photographs to Congo Stories. In 2026 he starred in Project Hail Mary. Lucasfilm has announced him as Kade Auberon and an executive producer of Star Wars: Starfighter, scheduled for 2027, while Marvel has announced him for Ghost Rider, planned for 2028.

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Connected people

ConnectionEva MendesLong-term partner; Gosling has also credited her acting advice and recommended her children's book.

ConnectionZach ShieldsMusical collaborator in Dead Man's Bones.

ConnectionEmma StoneShared the festival's Outstanding Performers of the Year honor.

Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

Selected recognition linked to the awarding organisation or primary record.

2024
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesNomination
Academy Award nomination — Supporting Actor
Barbie
Official record
2024
Golden GlobesNomination
Golden Globe nomination — Supporting Male Actor
Barbie
Official record
2017
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesNomination
Academy Award nomination — Actor
La La Land
Official record
2017
Golden GlobesCompetitive win
Golden Globe — Actor, Musical or Comedy
La La Land
Official record
2017
Santa Barbara International Film FestivalIndustry honor
Outstanding Performers of the Year Award, with Emma Stone
Ryan Gosling
Official record
2012
Golden GlobesNomination
Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Drama
The Ides of March
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2012
Golden GlobesNomination
Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Musical or Comedy
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Official record
2011
Golden GlobesNomination
Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Drama
Blue Valentine
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2008
Golden GlobesNomination
Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Musical or Comedy
Lars and the Real Girl
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2008
Santa Barbara International Film FestivalIndustry honor
Cinema Vanguard Award
Ryan Gosling
Official record
2007
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesNomination
Academy Award nomination — Actor
Half Nelson
Official record

Academy Award nomination — Supporting Actor

Golden Globe nomination — Supporting Male Actor

Academy Award nomination — Actor

Golden Globe — Actor, Musical or Comedy

Outstanding Performers of the Year Award, with Emma Stone

Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Drama

Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Musical or Comedy

Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Drama

Golden Globe nomination — Actor, Musical or Comedy

Cinema Vanguard Award

Academy Award nomination — Actor