History of Ryan Gosling in Timeline

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Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor known for his work in both independent and major studio films. He has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award. He has also been nominated for three Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two British Academy Film Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

1969: Neil Armstrong First Moon Walk

In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.

1982: Original Blade Runner Release

In 1982, the original 'Blade Runner' science fiction movie was released.

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2000: Solo Album Published

In 2000, Ryan Gosling released a solo album with the misspelled title Angel With Tatooed Wings, marking his early foray into music.

2002: Relationship with Sandra Bullock

In 2002, Ryan Gosling began dating his Murder by Numbers co-star Sandra Bullock.

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2003: End of Relationship with Sandra Bullock

In 2003, Ryan Gosling's relationship with Sandra Bullock ended.

2004: Signed on for 'Che', but later dropped out

In 2004, Ryan Gosling was signed on to work with Terrence Malick on the biographical film 'Che', but he later dropped out of the project.

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2005: Relationship with Rachel McAdams

In 2005, Ryan Gosling began a relationship with his The Notebook co-star Rachel McAdams.

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2005: Meeting Zach Shields

In 2005, Ryan Gosling met Zach Shields while Gosling was dating Rachel McAdams and Shields was dating her sister, Kayleen. This meeting eventually led to the formation of the band Dead Man's Bones.

2005: Hurricane Katrina Relief and Darfur Trip

In 2005, Ryan Gosling volunteered in Biloxi, Mississippi, for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and traveled to Darfur refugee camps in Chad, demonstrating his commitment to humanitarian causes.

2006: Half Nelson Nominations

In 2006, Ryan Gosling received nominations for an Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Half Nelson.

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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.

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2007: "Put Me in the Car" Available Online, Band Formation

In 2007, Ryan Gosling made the track "Put Me in the Car" from his album Angel With Tatooed Wings available for download on the internet. Also in 2007, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields formed the indie rock band Dead Man's Bones, initially conceived as a monster-themed musical project.

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2007: Uganda Visit

In 2007, Ryan Gosling visited Uganda as part of his work with the Enough Project.

2007: Departure from 'The Lovely Bones' Production

In 2007, Ryan Gosling was originally slated to star in 'The Lovely Bones,' but left the production due to creative differences just two days before filming began. He was replaced by Mark Wahlberg. Gosling had gained 60 pounds and grew a beard for the role, but director Peter Jackson and producer Fran Walsh felt he was not right for the part.

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2007: End of Relationship with Rachel McAdams

In 2007, Ryan Gosling's relationship with Rachel McAdams ended.

2008: Brief Reunion with Rachel McAdams

In 2008, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams briefly reunited.

2008: Campus Progress Conference Speaker

In 2008, Ryan Gosling spoke at Campus Progress' National Conference, where he discussed the Darfur crisis.

September 2009: Bob Baker Marionette Theater Residency

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: Dead Man's Bones Album Release

On October 6, 2009, Dead Man's Bones, the band consisting of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, released their self-titled debut album through ANTI- Records. The album received mixed reviews, with some praising its uniqueness and catchiness, while others criticized its perceived flaws.

October 2009: North American Tour

In October 2009, Dead Man's Bones embarked on a thirteen-date tour of North America, featuring a local children's choir at each show and a talent show instead of an opening act.

September 2010: FYF Festival Performance

In September 2010, Dead Man's Bones performed at Los Angeles' FYF Festival.

2010: Golden Globe Nomination for Blue Valentine

In 2010, Ryan Gosling received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Blue Valentine.

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2010: Starring in 'Blue Valentine' and 'All Good Things', Narrating 'ReGeneration'

In 2010, Ryan Gosling starred in 'Blue Valentine' opposite Michelle Williams, a low-budget marital drama, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Also in 2010, he starred in the mystery film 'All Good Things' with Kirsten Dunst. Gosling also narrated and produced the documentary 'ReGeneration' in 2010.

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2010: Eastern Congo Visit

In 2010, Ryan Gosling visited eastern Congo as part of his work with the Enough Project, continuing his advocacy and support for humanitarian causes.

2010: Starred in 'All Good Things' and Narrated 'ReGeneration'

In 2010, Ryan Gosling's second on-screen appearance was in the mystery film 'All Good Things' with Kirsten Dunst. Also in 2010, Gosling narrated and produced 'ReGeneration', a documentary exploring cynicism in youth towards social and political causes.

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September 2011: Relationship with Eva Mendes

In September 2011, Ryan Gosling began a relationship with his The Place Beyond the Pines co-star Eva Mendes.

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2011: Starred in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love', and 'The Ides of March'

In 2011, Ryan Gosling appeared in three high-profile roles, including his first comedic role in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' with Steve Carell and Emma Stone. He also co-starred in the political drama 'The Ides of March' directed by George Clooney, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for both.

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2011: Starred 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, where he played an ambitious press secretary. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.

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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.

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2011: Appeared in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'

In 2011, Ryan Gosling expanded his horizons by appearing in the romantic comedy-drama 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' with Steve Carell and Emma Stone, marking his first comedic role. He took cocktail-making classes to prepare for his role as a smooth-talking ladies' man and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

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2011: Second Album Intentions

In 2011, Ryan Gosling spoke about his intentions to record a second Dead Man's Bones album, noting that it would not feature a children's choir for rock 'n' roll reasons.

2012: Filmed 'Song to Song'

In 2012, Ryan Gosling filmed Terrence Malick's 'Song to Song', although the film would not be released until 2017.

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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. The film received mixed reviews.

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2013: Starred in 'Only God Forgives'

In 2013, Ryan Gosling starred in 'Only God Forgives', directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. He undertook Muay Thai training for the role, but the film and his performance received negative reviews.

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2013: Announced Break From Acting

In early 2013, Ryan Gosling announced he was taking a break from acting to reassess his career, stating he'd "lost perspective" on his work.

2014: Birth of First Daughter

In 2014, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes had their first daughter.

2014: Directorial Debut with 'Lost River' at Cannes

In 2014, Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, 'Lost River', competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving largely unfavorable reviews.

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2015: Starred in 'The Big Short'

In 2015, Ryan Gosling played a bond salesman in the ensemble financial satire 'The Big Short', which was nominated for Best Picture at the 2016 Academy Awards.

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2016: Birth of Second Daughter

In 2016, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes had their second daughter.

2016: La La Land Nominations and Win

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, winning a Golden Globe Award.

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2016: Starred in 'The Nice Guys' and 'La La Land'

In 2016, Ryan Gosling starred in 'The Nice Guys', opposite Russell Crowe, and in Damien Chazelle's musical 'La La Land', for which he won a Golden Globe Award and received his second Academy Award nomination.

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2017: Starred in 'Song to Song' and 'Blade Runner 2049'

In 2017, Ryan Gosling starred in Terrence 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 film 'Blade Runner', playing Officer K.

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2017: Release of 'Song to Song'

In 2017, Terrence Malick's film 'Song to Song', which was filmed in 2012, was released, starring Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara, Michael Fassbender, and Natalie Portman.

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2018: Portrayed Neil Armstrong in 'First Man'

In 2018, Ryan Gosling portrayed Neil Armstrong in Damien Chazelle's biopic 'First Man', based on the book 'First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong', receiving a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination.

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2022: Starred in 'The Gray Man'

In 2022, Ryan Gosling returned to film after a four-year break, starring in the spy-action thriller 'The Gray Man' opposite Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, distributed by Netflix.

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2022: Mysterious Comments on Marriage

In a 2022 interview, Eva Mendes stated that she prefers to keep her marital status with Ryan Gosling "mysterious."

2023: Barbie 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 category.

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