Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ryan Gosling
Discover the career path of Ryan Gosling, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor known for his roles in both independent and mainstream films. His films have grossed over $2 billion globally. He has won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for Academy Awards, British Academy Film Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, highlighting his success and recognition in the entertainment industry.
1982: Original Blade Runner Released
In 1982, the original Blade Runner was released; Ryan Gosling would later star in its sequel, Blade Runner 2049, in 2017.
1993: The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1993, Ryan Gosling, at the age of 13, began his acting career on Disney Channel's "The All New Mickey Mouse Club".
1995: Return to Canada and TV Appearances
Following the cancellation of "The Mickey Mouse Club" in 1995, Gosling returned to Canada and appeared in television series such as "Are You Afraid of the Dark?".
1995: Appearances in Family Entertainment Programs
In 1995, Gosling appeared in "Are You Afraid of the Dark?".
1996: Appearance in Goosebumps
In 1996, Ryan Gosling appeared in "Goosebumps", adding to his roles in family entertainment programs.
1997: Starred in Breaker High
From 1997 to 1998, Gosling starred in "Breaker High" as Sean Hanlon.
1998: Filmed Young Hercules
At age eighteen, in 1998, Gosling moved to New Zealand to film the Fox Kids adventure series "Young Hercules" as the title character.
1999: Continued filming Young Hercules
In 1999, Gosling continued filming the Fox Kids adventure series "Young Hercules".
2001: Lead Role in The Believer
In 2001, Gosling secured a lead role in "The Believer" as a young Jewish neo-Nazi, marking a significant step in his transition to "serious acting".
2002: Filming in Charleston
Filming for the Notebook took place in Charleston, South Carolina in late 2002 and early 2003.
2002: Co-starred in Murder by Numbers and The Slaughter Rule
In 2002, Gosling co-starred in "Murder by Numbers" with Sandra Bullock and Michael Pitt, and also appeared in "The Slaughter Rule" with David Morse.
2003: Filming in Charleston
Filming for the Notebook took place in Charleston, South Carolina in late 2002 and early 2003.
2003: Starred in The United States of Leland
In 2003, Gosling starred in "The United States of Leland", playing a teenager imprisoned for murder.
2004: Gained Mainstream Attention in The Notebook
In 2004, Gosling gained mainstream attention after starring in the romantic drama film "The Notebook" opposite Rachel McAdams.
2004: Stardom in The Notebook
In 2004, Gosling gained stardom for his role in the romantic drama "The Notebook".
2005: Appeared in Stay
In 2005, Gosling appeared as a disturbed young art student in "Stay", a psychological thriller film.
2005: Hurricane Katrina Relief and Darfur Visit
In 2005, Ryan Gosling volunteered in Biloxi, Mississippi, for Hurricane Katrina relief and traveled to Darfur refugee camps in Chad to support Invisible Children, Inc.
2006: Starred in Half Nelson
In 2006, Gosling starred in "Half Nelson" as a drug-addicted junior high school teacher.
2006: Half Nelson Academy Award Nomination
In 2006, Ryan Gosling received nominations for an Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for his role in Half Nelson.
2007: Left The Lovely Bones Production
In 2007, Gosling left the production of "The Lovely Bones" due to "creative differences" two days before filming began.
2007: Starred in Lars and the Real Girl
In 2007, Gosling played an introvert who falls for a sex doll in the film "Lars and the Real Girl".
2007: Starred in Fracture
In 2007, Gosling starred opposite Anthony Hopkins in the courtroom thriller "Fracture".
2007: Golden Globe Nomination for Lars and the Real Girl
In 2007, Ryan Gosling earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Lars and the Real Girl.
2007: Made Solo Recording Available and Formed Dead Man's Bones
In 2007, Ryan Gosling made a solo recording called "Put Me in the Car" available and formed the indie rock band Dead Man's Bones with Zach Shields.
2007: Visit to Uganda
In 2007, Ryan Gosling visited Uganda as part of his work with the Enough Project.
2008: Campus Progress National Conference Speaker
In 2008, Ryan Gosling spoke at Campus Progress' National Conference, discussing the situation in Darfur.
September 2009: Dead Man's Bones Residency at Bob Baker Marionette Theater
In September 2009, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields' band, Dead Man's Bones, had a three-night residency at LA's Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
October 6, 2009: Dead Man's Bones Album Release
On October 6, 2009, Dead Man's Bones released their eponymous debut album through ANTI- Records.
October 2009: Dead Man's Bones North American Tour
In October 2009, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields' band, Dead Man's Bones, conducted a thirteen-date tour of North America.
2009: Dead Man's Bones Album Release and Tour
In 2009, Gosling's band, Dead Man's Bones, released their debut album and toured North America.
September 2010: Dead Man's Bones Performed at FYF Festival
In September 2010, Ryan Gosling's band Dead Man's Bones performed at Los Angeles' FYF Festival.
2010: Starred in Blue Valentine
In 2010, Gosling starred in "Blue Valentine".
2010: Starred in All Good Things and Narrated ReGeneration
In 2010, Ryan Gosling appeared in 'All Good Things' with Kirsten Dunst, and narrated/produced the documentary 'ReGeneration', exploring cynicism in youth towards social and political causes.
2010: Golden Globe Nomination for Blue Valentine
In 2010, Ryan Gosling earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Blue Valentine.
2010: Starred in Blue Valentine and received Golden Globe Nomination
In 2010, Ryan Gosling starred opposite Michelle Williams in 'Blue Valentine', Derek Cianfrance's directorial debut. The low-budget marital drama was mainly improvised. For his performance, Gosling was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.
2010: Visit to Eastern Congo
In 2010, Ryan Gosling visited eastern Congo as part of his work with the Enough Project.
2011: Mainstream Successes
In 2011, Gosling experienced mainstream success with "Crazy, Stupid, Love", "The Ides of March", and "Drive".
2011: Starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love and received Golden Globe Nomination
In 2011, Ryan Gosling co-starred in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love,' a romantic comedy-drama with Steve Carell and Emma Stone. Gosling took cocktail-making classes for the role. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance.
2011: Starred in The Ides of March and received Golden Globe Nomination
In 2011, Ryan Gosling co-starred with Philip Seymour Hoffman in 'The Ides of March', a political drama directed by George Clooney. He played an ambitious press secretary and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.
2011: Golden Globe Nominations for The Ides of March and Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2011, Ryan Gosling earned Golden Globe nominations for his performances in The Ides of March and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011: Planned Second Dead Man's Bones Album
In 2011, Ryan Gosling spoke of his intentions to record a second Dead Man's Bones album, without a children's choir.
2011: Starred in five films and enjoyed making films.
In 2011, Ryan Gosling starred in five films after a three-year absence from the screen. Gosling expressed excitement about making films and finding a way to have fun while doing it.
2012: Filmed Song to Song
In 2012, Ryan Gosling filmed Terrence Malick's 'Song to Song', though the film was not released until 2017.
2013: Starred in Gangster Squad
In 2013, Ryan Gosling starred in the crime thriller 'Gangster Squad', portraying Sgt. Jerry Wooters. He was reunited with Emma Stone, who played his love interest.
2013: Starred in Only God Forgives
In 2013, Ryan Gosling starred in the violent revenge drama 'Only God Forgives,' directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. His performance received negative reviews.
2013: Announced break from acting
In early 2013, Ryan Gosling announced that he was taking a break from acting to reassess his work.
2014: Directorial Debut with Lost River
In 2014, Gosling made his directorial debut with the film "Lost River".
2014: Lost River premiered at Cannes Film Festival
In 2014, Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, 'Lost River,' competed at the Cannes Film Festival. The film received largely unfavorable reviews.
2015: Starred in The Big Short
In 2015, Gosling starred in the financial satire "The Big Short".
2016: Starred in The Nice Guys and La La Land
In 2016, Gosling starred in "The Nice Guys" and "La La Land", the latter earning him a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination.
2016: Starred in The Nice Guys and La La Land and received Golden Globe and Academy Award Nominations
In 2016, Ryan Gosling starred in 'The Nice Guys' and 'La La Land'. For La La Land, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and received his second Academy Award for Best Actor nomination.
2016: La La Land Award Nominations
In 2016, Ryan Gosling was nominated for an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for La La Land in the Best Actor category, winning a Golden Globe Award.
2017: Starred in Blade Runner 2049
In 2017, Gosling starred in the science fiction film "Blade Runner 2049", receiving further acclaim.
2017: Starred in Song to Song and Blade Runner 2049
In 2017, Ryan Gosling starred in Terrence Malick's 'Song to Song' (filmed in 2012) and 'Blade Runner 2049', a sequel to the 1982 film. In Blade Runner 2049 he played Officer K.
2018: Starred in First Man
In 2018, Gosling starred in the biopic "First Man".
2018: Portrayed Neil Armstrong in First Man and received Critics' Choice Nomination
In 2018, Ryan Gosling portrayed Neil Armstrong in the biopic 'First Man'. He received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor.
2022: Starred in The Gray Man
In 2022, Ryan Gosling returned to film, starring in the spy-action thriller 'The Gray Man'.
2023: Played Ken in Barbie
In 2023, Gosling played Ken in the film "Barbie", which became his highest-grossing release and earned him an Academy Award nomination.
2023: Barbie Award Nominations
In 2023, Ryan Gosling received nominations for an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Barbie in the Best Supporting Actor categories.
2049: Starred in Blade Runner 2049
In 2049, Gosling starred in the science fiction film "Blade Runner 2049", receiving further acclaim.
