Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor and musician celebrated for his extensive career in action films and beyond. He's received numerous awards and is recognized for his likeable persona and charitable contributions. Reeves was ranked as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times in 2020, and included in Time's 100 most influential people in 2022.
A John Wick AAA video game starring Keanu Reeves was revealed at the PlayStation showcase. Lionsgate and Saber Interactive are developing the game for PC & Consoles.
In 1950, Neal Cassady wrote a letter to Jack Kerouac. The letter was the basis of the drama The Last Time I Committed Suicide, in which Keanu Reeves appeared.
In 1990, Keanu Reeves appeared in Paula Abdul's music video for "Rush Rush" which featured a Rebel Without a Cause (1955) motif.
On September 2, 1964, Keanu Charles Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, to Patricia (née Taylor) and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr.
Following his parents' divorce in 1966, Keanu Reeves's mother moved the family to Sydney, Australia.
In 1966, Keanu Reeves's parents, Patricia and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., divorced when Keanu was young.
In 1968, Sweet November was initially released. In 2001 Keanu Reeves starred in its remake
In 1970, Keanu Reeves's mother married Paul Aaron in New York City.
In 1971, Keanu Reeves's mother and Paul Aaron divorced after moving to Toronto.
In 1976, Keanu Reeves's mother married Robert Miller, a rock music promoter.
In 1977, Philip K. Dick wrote the novel A Scanner Darkly, which would later become a film in which Keanu Reeves starred.
In 1980, Keanu Reeves's mother and Robert Miller divorced.
In 1981, William Gibson wrote the short story on which Johnny Mnemonic is based.
In 1986, Keanu Reeves was cast in River's Edge, a film loosely based on the 1981 murder of Marcy Renee Conrad.
In 1984, Keanu Reeves made his acting debut in the Canadian television series Hangin' In.
In 1984, Keanu Reeves was a correspondent for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) youth television program Going Great and made his acting debut in an episode of Hangin' In.
In 1985, Keanu Reeves began his prolific career in film, marking the start of his journey in the entertainment industry.
In 1985, Keanu Reeves played Mercutio in a stage production of Romeo and Juliet at the Leah Posluns Theatre in North York, Ontario.
In 1986, Keanu Reeves appeared in TV films such as Babes in Toyland and made his motion picture appearances in Youngblood and Flying.
In 1986, Keanu Reeves made his feature film debut in Youngblood.
In 1987, River's Edge, one of Keanu Reeves' acclaimed films, was released, contributing to his rising recognition.
In 1988, Keanu Reeves starred in teen dramas like The Night Before and appeared in Dangerous Liaisons.
In 1988, Keanu Reeves was injured in a motorcycle accident in Topanga and had to undergo a splenectomy.
In 1989, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure was released, becoming one of Keanu Reeves' most notable and highest-grossing films.
In 1989, Keanu Reeves had his breakthrough role in the science-fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
In 1989, Keanu Reeves starred in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Parenthood.
In 1990, Keanu Reeves portrayed an incompetent hitman in I Love You to Death and played Martin in Tune in Tomorrow.
On September 29, 1991, My Own Private Idaho, starring Keanu Reeves, premiered in the United States, earning $6.4 million at the box office.
In 1991, Keanu Reeves developed an interest in a music career and formed the alternative rock band Dogstar.
In 1991, Keanu Reeves gained praise for My Own Private Idaho and established himself as an action hero with Point Break.
In 1991, Keanu Reeves starred in My Own Private Idaho, another acclaimed film that contributed to his career.
In 1992, Keanu Reeves won the Most Desirable Male award at the MTV Movie Awards for his performance in Point Break.
In 1993, Keanu Reeves appeared in Much Ado About Nothing, adding to his repertoire of acclaimed film roles.
In 1993, Keanu Reeves had a role in Much Ado About Nothing, which earned him a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Supporting Actor, and he starred in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Little Buddha.
In 1994, Keanu Reeves continued his action hero status with a leading role in the movie Speed.
In 1994, Keanu Reeves starred in the action thriller Speed, playing police officer Jack Traven, who must prevent a bus from exploding. The film was directed by Jan de Bont and co-starred Sandra Bullock and Dennis Hopper. Reeves's friend and co-star River Phoenix passed away, which resulted in scheduling adjustments to allow him to mourn.
In 1994, Keanu Reeves was retroactively awarded the title of "Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine in November 2015.
In 1995, Keanu Reeves played Prince Hamlet in a Manitoba Theatre Centre production of Hamlet in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In 1995, Keanu Reeves starred in the cyberpunk action thriller Johnny Mnemonic, directed by Robert Longo and based on the short story by William Gibson. He also appeared in the romantic drama A Walk in the Clouds.
In 1995, Speed, starring Keanu Reeves, won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound.
In 1996, Dogstar, the band in which Keanu Reeves performed, released their album Our Little Visionary.
In 1996, Keanu Reeves appeared in the science fiction film Chain Reaction, playing a researcher framed for murder. He also starred in the independent crime comedy Feeling Minnesota.
In 1996, Keanu Reeves was injured again on his motorcycle when he swerved to avoid a car.
In the summer of 1996, Keanu Reeves went on tour with his band Dogstar in Europe.
In 1997, Keanu Reeves starred in the supernatural horror film The Devil's Advocate alongside Al Pacino and Charlize Theron. He also turned down Speed 2: Cruise Control, and caused 20th Century Fox to sever ties with him for a decade.
In 1998, Keanu Reeves met Jennifer Syme, director David Lynch's assistant, at a party for his band Dogstar, and they started dating.
On December 24, 1999, Jennifer Syme gave birth eight months into her pregnancy to the couple's child, who was stillborn.
In 1999, Keanu Reeves achieved greater stardom with his role as Neo in The Matrix.
In 1999, Walter Kirn wrote the novel Thumbsucker, which would later become a film in which Keanu Reeves starred.
In 2000, Dogstar, the band in which Keanu Reeves performed, released their album Happy Ending.
In 2000, Keanu Reeves starred in the sports comedy The Replacements. He also starred in the thriller The Watcher and had a supporting role in Sam Raimi's The Gift.
In 2000, the South Korean film Il Mare was released. The Lake House, in which Keanu Reeves starred, is a romantic drama adaptation of the film.
On April 2, 2001, Jennifer Syme, Keanu Reeves's girlfriend, was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles.
In 2001, Keanu Reeves appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list, ranked at number 36, recognizing his prominence and earnings in the entertainment industry.
In 2001, Keanu Reeves starred in the romantic drama Sweet November, his second collaboration with Charlize Theron. He also starred in the sports comedy Hardball.
In 2002, Keanu Reeves was featured on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list, this time ranked at number 49, highlighting his continued success and recognition.
In 2002, Keanu Reeves's band Dogstar disbanded after releasing two albums during their decade together: Our Little Visionary in 1996 and Happy Ending in 2000.
In 2003, As a wrap gift for the twelve-person stunt team of The Matrix Reloaded, Reeves purchased Harley-Davidson motorcycles for each of the members.
In 2003, Keanu Reeves became the highest-paid actor for a single production for reprising his role in The Matrix sequels Reloaded and Revolutions.
In 2003, Keanu Reeves returned to The Matrix sequels with The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, which were filmed back-to-back in Australia.
In 2003, The Matrix Revolutions, the third installment in The Matrix franchise, was released. Also in 2003, Keanu Reeves co-starred with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in the romantic comedy Something's Gotta Give.
In 2005, Keanu Reeves played John Constantine in the movie Constantine.
In 2005, Keanu Reeves quit the band Becky, citing a lack of interest in a serious music career.
In 2005, Keanu Reeves received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring his significant contributions to the motion picture industry.
In 2005, Keanu Reeves starred as John Constantine in the occult detective film Constantine, and appeared in Thumbsucker, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2005, Lev Grossman described Keanu Reeves as "Hollywood's ultimate introvert" in an article for Time magazine.
In 2006, Keanu Reeves appeared in the animated science fiction thriller A Scanner Darkly, directed by Richard Linklater, and starred in The Lake House, a romantic drama adaptation of the South Korean film Il Mare, reuniting him with Sandra Bullock. He also co-narrated The Great Warming documentary.
In 2008, Keanu Reeves collaborated with director David Ayer on the crime thriller "Street Kings", where he played an undercover policeman trying to clear his name. The film grossed $66 million worldwide but received unenthusiastic reviews.
In 2009 Keanu Reeves stated that he founded a private cancer foundation, which aids children's hospitals and provides cancer research.
In 2009, Keanu Reeves met Alexandra Grant at a dinner party.
In 2009, Keanu Reeves's film "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" premiered at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival, receiving amicable reviews for its ensemble and script.
In 2010, Keanu Reeves starred in the romantic comedy "Henry's Crime", about a man who targets a bank after being released from prison. The film was not a box office success.
In 2010, an image of Keanu Reeves sitting on a park bench with a sad expression became an internet meme known as "Sad Keanu".
In 2011, Keanu Reeves wrote and released an adult picture book titled "Ode to Happiness", complemented by Alexandra Grant's illustrations.
In 2011, Keanu Reeves, co-founded ARCH Motorcycle Company with Gard Hollinger.
In 2012, Keanu Reeves co-produced and appeared in the documentary "Side by Side", interviewing filmmakers about digital and photochemical film creation. He also starred in the critically panned independent drama "Generation Um..."
In 2013, Keanu Reeves made his directorial debut with the martial arts film "Man of Tai Chi", which premiered at the Beijing and Cannes Film Festivals. Also in 2013, he starred in the fantasy film "47 Ronin", which was a box office flop.
In 2014, Keanu Reeves made a career comeback by playing the titular assassin in the action film series John Wick.
In 2014, the first John Wick film was released, marking a significant role and franchise for Keanu Reeves.
In November 2015, People magazine retroactively named Keanu Reeves as 1994's Sexiest Man Alive, acknowledging his enduring appeal.
In 2015, Keanu Reeves starred in the horror film "Knock Knock" and narrated the documentaries "Deep Web" and "Mifune: The Last Samurai".
In 2015, director Coppola said about Keanu Reeves role in "Bram Stoker's Dracula", that Reeves tried so hard to do it perfectly and in trying to do it perfectly it came off as stilted
In 2016, Keanu Reeves appeared in five film releases including "Exposed", "Keanu" (voice role), "The Neon Demon", "The Bad Batch", and "The Whole Truth". He also appeared in the web television series "Swedish Dicks".
In 2016, The Hollywood Reporter calculated that Keanu Reeves had earned $250 million from The Matrix franchise, establishing him as one of the highest-paid actors.
In 2017, John Wick: Chapter 2 was released, continuing Keanu Reeves' role in the successful action franchise.
In 2017, Keanu Reeves addressed the popular internet meme about his supposed immortality and resemblance to historical figures like Charlemagne on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
In 2017, Keanu Reeves reprised his role in "John Wick: Chapter 2", a critical and commercial success. He also starred in the drama "To the Bone", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was distributed on Netflix.
In 2017, Keanu Reeves, Jessica Fleischmann, and Alexandra Grant founded book publisher, X Artists' Books (also known as XAB).
In 2018, Keanu Reeves reunited with Winona Ryder in the comedy "Destination Wedding". He also co-produced and starred in the thrillers "Siberia" and "Replicas", both of which received poor reviews. "Replicas" was also a box office failure.
In March 2019, Keanu Reeves's United Airlines flight was grounded in Bakersfield, and he arranged alternate travel plans for the passengers, reading fun facts and sharing music.
In July 2019, while filming Bill & Ted Face the Music, Keanu Reeves signed a "You're Breathtaking" banner at a fan's house, a phrase stemming from his appearance at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019 for Cyberpunk 2077, interacting with the family and drawing praise for his kindness.
In November 2019, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant went public with their relationship.
In 2019, Keanu Reeves starred in "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum", which was another box office hit. He also voiced Duke Caboom in "Toy Story 4", appeared as himself in "Always Be My Maybe", and produced the Netflix series "Conquest" in São Paulo.
In 2019, Keanu Reeves starred in both John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Toy Story 4, marking another successful year in his career.
In 2019, Vox named Keanu Reeves's unorthodox filmography and ability to appeal to nerd culture as the primary reasons for his internet popularity.
In June 2020, Keanu Reeves volunteered for Camp Rainbow Gold, an Idaho children's cancer charity.
In 2020, Keanu Reeves portrayed Johnny Silverhand in the video game Cyberpunk 2077 and reprised his role as Ted in Bill & Ted Face the Music.
In 2020, The New York Times ranked Keanu Reeves at number four on its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century, acknowledging his significant impact and talent in the film industry.
In 2020, the third film in the "Bill & Ted" franchise, "Bill & Ted Face the Music", was released, with Reeves reprising his role. He also appeared in "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run" and as Johnny Silverhand in the video game "Cyberpunk 2077".
In September 2021, Tae Kwon Do Life Magazine named Keanu Reeves the "#1 Martial Arts movie star in the world", recognizing his impact on the genre.
In December 2021, Keanu Reeves returned to the screen for the fourth film in "The Matrix" franchise: "The Matrix Resurrections".
In 2021, Keanu Reeves co-wrote and created the BRZRKR comic book franchise.
In 2021, Keanu Reeves reprised his role as Neo in The Matrix: Resurrections.
In 2021, the year Johnny Mnemonic is set, the film is about a man who has a cybernetic brain implant and must deliver a data package before he dies or is killed by the yakuza.
In 2022, Keanu Reeves's films were banned from streaming platforms in China after his recitation of a Beat poem for a virtual benefit concert for Tibet House US stirred negative reactions.
In 2022, Time magazine recognized Keanu Reeves as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting his impact on culture and society.
In March 2023, after filming John Wick: Chapter 4, Keanu Reeves, Chad Stahelski and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Dave Camarillo, signed an exclusive training uniform that was put up for auction to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
In October 2023, the comic book series "BRZRKR", co-written by Keanu Reeves, concluded with the publication of its third volume.
In November 2023, Keanu Reeves appeared as the host and executive producer for the 4-part documentary series Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story for Hulu and Disney+.
In 2023, Keanu Reeves's band Dogstar released the album Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.
In 2023, Laurence Fishburne remarked that Keanu Reeves is kinder and more gentle than people perceive him to be.
In 2023, a website was created by web developer Avi Mamenko to chronicle every time Keanu Reeves has said the word "whoa" in his film career, honoring his iconic catchphrase.
In 2023, the lipopeptide keanumycin, a substance deadly to fungi, was named in honor of Keanu Reeves.
In May 2024, Netflix won litigation over the rights to the Reeves-produced Conquest series, gaining ownership of the footage and reimbursement for misused production money.
On August 21, 2024, another BRZRKR Bloodlines spin-off, titled The Lost Book of B was released.
In October 2024, Keanu Reeves made his motorsport debut in the Toyota GR Cup North America, finishing in 25th and 24th place in Race 1 and 2, respectively, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
On December 20, 2024, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released where Keanu Reeves voiced Shadow the Hedgehog, he also voiced the character in a DLC for the video game Shadow Generations.
In 2024, Keanu Reeves is set to voice Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
In 2024, Keanu Reeves shared his thoughts about mortality, emphasizing the importance of appreciating life and relationships.
In 2024, Keanu Reeves signed a one-day contract with the Windsor Spitfires, and signed items which were auctioned off in benefit of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Windsor-Essex.
In 2024, Keanu Reeves was honored on Gold House's Most Impactful Asians A100 list and received the Inkpot Award for Lifetime Contributions to Movies, TV, Comics, and Books at San Diego Comic-Con.
In 2024, the BRZRKR franchise expanded to include spin-offs, including The Book of Elsewhere.
In a 2024 interview with People magazine, Hiroyuki Sanada described Keanu Reeves as humble, kind, and hard on himself.
In January 2025, Keanu Reeves had an uncredited role voicing a stop-motion Lumon building in the second season of the television series Severance.
In June 2025, Keanu Reeves reprised his role as John Wick in the series spin-off film Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas.
In September 2025, Keanu Reeves made his Broadway debut in a production of Waiting for Godot directed by Jamie Lloyd, alongside Bill & Ted co-star Alex Winter.
In 2077, Keanu Reeves portrayed Johnny Silverhand in the video game Cyberpunk 2077
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