Ryan Gosling

thumb|Gosling in 2023 Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor. His work includes both independent films and major studio features, and his accolades include a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two British Academy Film Awards. Quotes Being Canadian gives you a little bit of an outsider's perspective. Canada's a really beautiful country and it was nice to grow up in such a multicultural place where racial differences never really entered my mind. Hiscock, John (August 25, 2006). "From Mouse to Big Cheese". Toronto Star. I feel like I think like a woman, because I grew up with my mother and my sister so I've just been programmed to think like a girl. I'm attracted to films that have strong female characters because there are strong female characters in my life. That's my own reality so it's a doorway into a world for me. Shone, Tom (September 11, 2011). "In the Driving Seat: Interview with Ryan Gosling". The Daily Telegraph. It's not good just to have life experience of film-making and that's all. It's hard to play a real person when you've been in jets and town cars for three years. Jones, Emma (January 11, 2013). "Ryan Gosling tells all about the love of his life (his dog, George)". The Independent. I had my hustle. It was whatever I could do to not end up working in a factory. If I had to shake it like a showgirl, I was going to do it. "Ryan Gosling: 'If I had to shake it like a showgirl, I was going to do it'". The Guardian. April 9, 2015. On joining the Mickey Mouse Club as a child in Cornwall, Ontario. External links Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:Actors from Ontario Category:Musicians from Canada Category:Film producers from Canada Category:Philanthropists Category:Best Musical or Comedy Actor Golden Globe (film) winners