History of Ryan Gosling in Timeline
Ryan Gosling is a celebrated Canadian actor known for his versatility in both independent and mainstream films. He has received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and British Academy Film Awards. His diverse body of work has solidified his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1940: Character's Timeline in 'The Notebook'
In 2004, Ryan Gosling gained mainstream attention after starring in the romantic drama film 'The Notebook' opposite Rachel McAdams. He played Noah Calhoun, a character spanning the years 1940 to 1946. Filming took place in Charleston, South Carolina, in late 2002 and early 2003.
1946: Character's Timeline in 'The Notebook'
In 2004, Ryan Gosling gained mainstream attention after starring in the romantic drama film 'The Notebook' opposite Rachel McAdams. He played Noah Calhoun, a character spanning the years 1940 to 1946. Filming took place in Charleston, South Carolina, in late 2002 and early 2003.
1969: Neil Armstrong Walked on the Moon
In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon, an event that Ryan Gosling later portrayed in the 2018 film First Man.
November 12, 1980: Ryan Gosling's Birth
On November 12, 1980, Ryan Thomas Gosling was born. He is a Canadian actor known for his work in both independent films and major studio features.
1993: The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1993, Ryan Gosling began his acting career at age 13 on Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club.
1993: Audition and Contract for The Mickey Mouse Club
In 1993, at the age of 12, Ryan Gosling attended an open audition in Montreal for Disney Channel's revival of 'The Mickey Mouse Club'. After a successful audition, he was given a two-year contract as a Mouseketeer and moved to Orlando, Florida to film the show.
1995: Return to Canada and Appearance in 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?'
After 'The Mickey Mouse Club' ended in 1995, Ryan Gosling returned to Canada and appeared in 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?'.
1995: Appearance in 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?'
In 1995, Ryan Gosling appeared in the family entertainment program 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?'.
1996: Appearance in 'Goosebumps'
In 1996, Ryan Gosling appeared in the family entertainment program 'Goosebumps'.
1997: Starring in 'Breaker High'
From 1997 to 1998, Ryan Gosling starred in 'Breaker High' as Sean Hanlon.
1998: Filming 'Young Hercules' in New Zealand
From 1998 to 1999, Ryan Gosling moved to New Zealand at age 18 to film the Fox Kids adventure series 'Young Hercules' as the title character.
1999: Filming 'Young Hercules' in New Zealand
From 1998 to 1999, Ryan Gosling moved to New Zealand at age 18 to film the Fox Kids adventure series 'Young Hercules' as the title character.
2000: Film Breakthrough in 'Remember the Titans'
In 2000, Ryan Gosling had his film breakthrough as a high school football player in 'Remember the Titans'.
2000: Release of Solo Album
In 2000, Ryan Gosling released a solo album with the misspelled title Angel With Tatooed Wings.
2001: Critical Praise for 'The Believer'
In 2001, Ryan Gosling received critical praise for his performance as a Jewish neo-Nazi in 'The Believer'.
2001: Lead Role in 'The Believer'
In 2001, Ryan Gosling secured a lead role as a young Jewish neo-Nazi in 'The Believer', which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Despite critical acclaim, the film faced difficulty securing financial backing and was primarily broadcast on Showtime.
2002: Co-starring in 'Murder by Numbers' and 'The Slaughter Rule'
In 2002, Ryan Gosling co-starred in 'Murder by Numbers' with Sandra Bullock and Michael Pitt, and also appeared in 'The Slaughter Rule' with David Morse.
2002: Relationship with Sandra Bullock
In 2002, Ryan Gosling started dating his Murder by Numbers co-star Sandra Bullock.
2002: Filming 'The Notebook'
In 2004, Ryan Gosling gained mainstream attention after starring in the romantic drama film 'The Notebook' opposite Rachel McAdams. He played Noah Calhoun, a character spanning the years 1940 to 1946. Filming took place in Charleston, South Carolina, in late 2002 and early 2003.
2003: Starring in 'The United States of Leland'
In 2003, Ryan Gosling starred in 'The United States of Leland' as a teenager imprisoned for murder.
2003: Filming 'The Notebook'
In 2004, Ryan Gosling gained mainstream attention after starring in the romantic drama film 'The Notebook' opposite Rachel McAdams. He played Noah Calhoun, a character spanning the years 1940 to 1946. Filming took place in Charleston, South Carolina, in late 2002 and early 2003.
2003: End of Relationship with Sandra Bullock
Ryan Gosling's relationship with Sandra Bullock, which started in 2002, ended in 2003.
2004: Mainstream popularity for 'The Notebook'
In 2004, Ryan Gosling achieved mainstream popularity for starring in the romantic drama 'The Notebook'.
2004: Mainstream Attention with 'The Notebook'
In 2004, Ryan Gosling gained mainstream attention after starring in the romantic drama film 'The Notebook' opposite Rachel McAdams. He played Noah Calhoun, a character spanning the years 1940 to 1946. Filming took place in Charleston, South Carolina, in late 2002 and early 2003.
2004: Signed On to Work with Terrence Malick for Che
In 2004, Ryan Gosling was signed on to work with Terrence Malick on the biographical film Che, but later dropped out.
2005: Romantic Involvement with Rachel McAdams
In 2005, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams became romantically involved after starring in 'The Notebook'.
2005: Appearance in 'Stay'
In 2005, Ryan Gosling appeared as a disturbed young art student in 'Stay', a psychological thriller film co-starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor.
2005: Relationship with Rachel McAdams
In 2005, Ryan Gosling began a relationship with his The Notebook co-star Rachel McAdams.
2005: Met Zach Shields
In 2005, Ryan Gosling met Zach Shields while Gosling was dating Rachel McAdams and Shields was dating her sister, Kayleen. Later, in 2005, they initially conceived of a monster-themed musical project that eventually led to them forming the band Dead Man's Bones.
2005: Volunteer Work and Support for Invisible Children, Inc.
In 2005, Ryan Gosling volunteered in Biloxi, Mississippi, to help with the clean-up following Hurricane Katrina. Also in 2005, he supported Invisible Children, Inc., raising awareness about the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and traveled to Darfur refugee camps in Chad.
2006: Academy Award Nomination for 'Half Nelson'
In 2006, Ryan Gosling earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the independent drama 'Half Nelson'.
2006: Nominations for Half Nelson
In 2006, Ryan Gosling received nominations for an Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for his role as a troubled history teacher in the drama film Half Nelson.
2006: Starring in 'Half Nelson'
In 2006, Ryan Gosling starred in 'Half Nelson' as a drug-addicted junior high school teacher. To prepare for the role, he lived in New York for one month before shooting began and spent time shadowing an eighth grade teacher.
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: Starring in 'Lars and the Real Girl'
In 2007, Ryan Gosling played an introvert who falls for a sex doll in the film 'Lars and the Real Girl'.
2007: Starring Opposite Anthony Hopkins in 'Fracture'
In 2007, Ryan Gosling starred opposite Anthony Hopkins in the courtroom thriller 'Fracture'. He initially turned down the role but changed his mind when Hopkins signed on.
2007: Visit to Uganda
In 2007, Ryan Gosling visited Uganda as part of his work with the Enough Project.
2007: Invitation to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In 2007, Ryan Gosling was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2007: Left The Lovely Bones Production
In 2007, Ryan Gosling was originally cast in The Lovely Bones as the father of the murdered teenage girl but left the production due to creative differences two days before filming began and was replaced by Mark Wahlberg. He gained 60 pounds and grew a beard for the role but was ultimately deemed not right for it.
2007: Track Made Available for Download
In 2007, the track "Put Me in the Car" from Ryan Gosling's solo album, Angel With Tatooed Wings, was made available for download on the Internet. Also in 2007, Gosling formed the indie rock band Dead Man's Bones with his friend Zach Shields.
2008: Speaker at Campus Progress' National Conference
In 2008, Ryan Gosling was a speaker at Campus Progress' National Conference, where he discussed the situation in Darfur.
2008: End of Relationship with Rachel McAdams
Ryan Gosling's relationship with Rachel McAdams, which began in 2005, ended in 2008.
September 2009: Residency at Bob Baker Marionette Theater
In September 2009, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, as Dead Man's Bones, had a three-night residency at LA's Bob Baker Marionette Theater, performing alongside dancing neon skeletons and glowing ghosts.
October 6, 2009: Release of Dead Man's Bones Album
On October 6, 2009, the debut album of Dead Man's Bones, Ryan Gosling's band with Zach Shields, was released through ANTI- Records. The album received mixed reviews.
October 2009: North American Tour
In October 2009, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, performing as Dead Man's Bones, conducted a thirteen-date tour of North America, using a local children's choir at every show and holding a talent show instead of an opening act.
2009: Release of Dead Man's Bones' Debut Album
In 2009, Ryan Gosling's band, Dead Man's Bones, released their self-titled debut album and toured North America.
September 2010: Performance at FYF Festival
In September 2010, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, performing as Dead Man's Bones, performed at Los Angeles' FYF Festival.
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 All Good Things
In 2010, Ryan Gosling starred in Blue Valentine opposite Michelle Williams, a low-budget marital drama, and the mystery film All Good Things with Kirsten Dunst. He also narrated and produced ReGeneration, a documentary that explores the cynicism in today's youth towards social and political causes.
2010: Starring in 'Blue Valentine'
In 2010, Ryan Gosling starred in the acclaimed film 'Blue Valentine'.
2010: Starred in All Good Things and Narrated ReGeneration
In 2010, Ryan Gosling starred in the mystery film All Good Things with Kirsten Dunst and found the filming process to be a "dark experience". Also in 2010, Gosling narrated and produced ReGeneration, a documentary that explores cynicism in today's youth towards social and political causes.
2010: Visit to Eastern Congo
In 2010, Ryan Gosling visited eastern Congo as part of his work with the Enough Project.
September 2011: Relationship with Eva Mendes
Since September 2011, Ryan Gosling has been in a relationship with his The Place Beyond the Pines co-star Eva Mendes.
2011: Starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Ides of March
In 2011, Ryan Gosling appeared in three diverse, high-profile roles including starring in the romantic comedy-drama Crazy, Stupid, Love with Steve Carell and Emma Stone. Also in 2011, Gosling co-starred with Philip Seymour Hoffman in the political drama The Ides of March directed by George Clooney.
2011: Acted in Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2011, Ryan Gosling co-starred in his first comedic role in the romantic comedy-drama Crazy, Stupid, Love, with Steve Carell and Emma Stone, taking cocktail-making classes to prepare for his role.
2011: Acted in The Ides of March
In 2011, Ryan Gosling co-starred with Philip Seymour Hoffman in the political drama The Ides of March directed by George Clooney, playing an ambitious press secretary.
2011: Golden Globe Nominations
In 2011, Ryan Gosling earned Golden Globe nominations for his performances in The Ides of March and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011: Intention to Record Second Album
In 2011, Ryan Gosling spoke of his intentions to record a second Dead Man's Bones album, mentioning that no children's choir would be featured on the follow-up album.
2011: Starring in Multiple Acclaimed Films
In 2011, Ryan Gosling starred in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love', 'The Ides of March', and 'Drive'.
2012: Filmed Song to Song
In 2012, Ryan Gosling filmed Terrence Malick's Song to Song, which was not released until 2017.
2013: Starred in Gangster Squad
In 2013, Ryan Gosling portrayed Sgt. Jerry Wooters in the crime thriller Gangster Squad, reuniting with Emma Stone as 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, undertaking Muay Thai training in preparation for the role. The film and 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: Birth of First Daughter
In 2014, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes had their first daughter.
2014: Directorial Debut with 'Lost River'
In 2014, Ryan Gosling made his directorial debut with the film 'Lost River'.
2014: Lost River Competed at Cannes Film Festival
In 2014, Ryan Gosling's directorial debut Lost River competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. The film received largely unfavorable reviews.
2015: Starred in The Big Short
In 2015, Ryan Gosling played a bond salesman in the ensemble financial satire The Big Short.
2016: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2016, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcomed their second daughter.
2016: Academy Award Nomination for 'La La Land'
In 2016, Ryan Gosling earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the romantic musical 'La La Land'.
2016: Nominations and Win for La La Land
In 2016, Ryan Gosling received nominations 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.
2016: Starred in The Nice Guys and La La Land
In 2016, Ryan Gosling starred in the black comedy The Nice Guys, opposite Russell Crowe, and in Damien Chazelle's musical La La Land, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
2017: Participation in #KeepThePromise Campaign
In 2017, Ryan Gosling participated in the #KeepThePromise campaign, which was initiated by the film The Promise, a movie about the Armenian genocide.
2017: Starred in Song to Song and Blade Runner 2049
In 2017, Ryan Gosling starred in Malick's Song to Song, which had been filmed in 2012. Also in 2017, he starred in Blade Runner 2049, a sequel to the 1982 science fiction film Blade Runner, directed by Denis Villeneuve and co-starring Harrison Ford.
2017: Starred in Song to Song
In 2017, Ryan Gosling starred in Terrence Malick's Song to Song, which had been filmed in 2012.
2017: Starring in 'Blade Runner 2049'
In 2017, Ryan Gosling starred in the acclaimed film 'Blade Runner 2049'.
2018: Portrayed Neil Armstrong in First Man
In 2018, Ryan Gosling portrayed Neil Armstrong in Chazelle's biopic First Man, based on the book First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong. He received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor.
2018: Starring in 'First Man'
In 2018, Ryan Gosling starred in the acclaimed film 'First Man'.
2022: Starred in The Gray Man
In 2022, Ryan Gosling returned to film starring in the spy-action thriller The Gray Man, opposite Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, which was distributed by Netflix.
2022: Eva Mendes on Marriage
In a 2022 interview, Eva Mendes, when asked about whether she and Ryan Gosling had married, stated that she prefers to keep their relationship "all mysterious".
2023: Nominations for Barbie
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 category.
2023: Starring in 'Barbie'
In 2023, Ryan Gosling starred in the fantasy comedy 'Barbie', which became his highest-grossing release.
2049: Starring in 'Blade Runner 2049'
In 2049, Ryan Gosling starred in the acclaimed film 'Blade Runner 2049'.
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