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Gosling has had no formal training as an actor. His first acting experience was in the 1990s revival of The Mickey Mouse Club, for which he auditioned on a whim at the age of thirteen. As a result, he appeared in the show alongside Britney Spears, Keri Russell, Nikki DeLoach, Tony Lucca, Lindsey Alley, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake in the show's sixth and seventh seasons. Later he appeared in other television series including Flash Forward, Young Hercules, and Ron Oliver's Goosebumps and Breaker High. His fame spread to the United States after he starred in the 2001 controversial drama The Believer, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.[8] This success led to future films including Remember the Titans, The Slaughter Rule, and Murder by Numbers. Because of his turn as the romantic lead in the 2004 film The Notebook, Gosling was named one of People magazine's Fifty Hottest Bachelors and the Show West Male Star of Tomorrow.

In preparation for his role as Dan Dunne, a drug-addicted, junior high school history teacher in the 2006 film Half Nelson, Gosling moved to Brooklyn, shadowed a middle school teacher, and studied the Civil Rights Movement (a subject with which his character is fascinated).In March 2007, Gosling won the Best Actor category at the Spirit Awards (formerly known as the Independent Spirit Awards) for his role in the movie. For the same role he was nominated for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Broadcast Film Critics Association award as best actor.[9] He also became the first Mickey Mouse Club member to be nominated for an Oscar.

Recently, Gosling has starred in the film Fracture alongside Anthony Hopkins. He was to begin filming for The Lovely Bones in October 2007, but has since been replaced by Mark Wahlberg. It was subsequently reported that director Peter Jackson fired him because he was "too demanding". A few days later, however, Gosling denied these claims, explaining that his young age was behind the decision to replace him in the film. He said, "The age of the character versus my real age was always a concern of mine. Peter and I tried to make it work and ultimately it just didn't. I think the film is much better off with Mark Wahlberg in that role. Peter Jackson is an incredible filmmaker and I'm here to tell you that he has things up his sleeve that are going to blow people's minds. I'm going to be the first person in line to buy tickets." In 2007, Gosling was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Gosling made a surprise cameo appearance onstage at the Sacred Fools Theatre in Hollywood in the serialized play "Darque Magick" from writer/director Jenelle Riley. For months, the lead character in "Darque Magick" had been making references to his obsession with Gosling, finally culminating in the actor appearing in a videotaped plea for the character to return his dog.[16]

On December 13, 2007, Gosling was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Lars and the Real Girl. A week later, he was subsequently nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. He had also received a Broadcast Film Critics Association nomination and won a Satellite Award for this performance as well. In February 2008, he was presented with the inaugural Independent Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. [17] In her introduction, presenter Jenelle Riley called him "the most consistent and compelling actor working today."

On January 12th, 2008, Courtney Love stated that Ryan Gosling would portray her former husband, Kurt Cobain, in his upcoming bio film. In January 2008, it was announced that Gosling would be appearing in a reboot of the Jack Ryan franchise, By Any Means Necessary.

Many people and reviewers have called Gosling "The most talented actor of his generation".

Is an accomplished jazz guitarist.

Parents: Thomas & Donna.

Has an older sister named Mandi.

First break came in January 1993 when open auditions were held in Montreal for "MMC" (1989).

Ryan went to Lester B. Pearson High School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

Was taken out of elementary school as a child and taught at home by his mother because of constant abuse from other students.

He has a dog named George.

Dated Murder by Numbers (2002) co-star Sandra Bullock (2002-2003).

Built the kitchen table featured in The Notebook (2004) in preparation for his role as Noah.

Was named one of People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors [2004]

While on "MMC" (1989), he lived with Justin Timberlake and his mother.

Purchased the Jeep Cherokee driven by Ben Chaplin in Murder by Numbers (2002) from the set of the movie.

Favorite movie is East of Eden (1955)

Enjoys Jazz and Chet Baker.

Keeps in touch with his "Breaker High" (1997) co-star Scott Vickaryous.

Beat out 17,000 people for a place in "MMC" (1989) in January 1993

His favourite actor is Gary Oldman.

He was named the 2004 Sho West Male Star of Tomorrow

Born in London, Ontario, and moved soon after to Cornwall, Ontario, where he was raised. Then moved to Burlington, Ontario, during his high school years.

Born in the same hospital as his The Notebook (2004) co-star Rachel McAdams -- St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario -- though he's younger.

Has released a song titled "Put Me in the Car," which can be found on his Web site.

With two of his friends, he has opened a Moroccan restaurant called Tagine in Beverly Hills, California.

Met his girlfriend, Rachel McAdams, on the set of The Notebook (2004).

In school, his nickname was Trouble.

He moved to Los Angeles when he was 16.

Took his mother and his sister to the Oscars in 2007.

Traveled to Chad in 2005 to make a documentary on the Darfur refugees living there.

One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.

Lives in the popular Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake. Other Silverlake locals include Beck, Bo Barrett, Christina Ricci, Rachel McAdams, and Jason Lee.

Is a big fan of Gene Wilder.

Was the first Canadian born performer in over 60 years to be nominated for the best actor Oscar in 'Half Nelson' (2006). The last was Walter Pidgeon for 'Madame Curie' (1943).

Split with Rachel McAdams. [Mid-2007]

Was originally cast in The Lovely Bones (2009) as Jack Salmon, but pulled out of the project a day before shooting began despite gaining 20 pounds of weight and growing a beard.

Was ranked #23 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008).

Blue Valentine (2009) (in production)

The Dallas Buyer's Club (2009) (announced)

All Good Things (2009) (post-production)

Lars and the Real Girl (2007) .... Lars Lindstrom

Fracture (2007) .... Willy Beachum

Half Nelson (2006) .... Dan Dunne

Stay (2005/I) .... Henry Letham

The Notebook (2004) .... Noah Calhoun

The United States of Leland (2003) .... Leland P. Fitzgerald

Murder by Numbers (2002) .... Richard Haywood

The Slaughter Rule (2002) .... Roy Chutney

The Believer (2001) .... Danny Balint

Remember the Titans (2000) .... Alan Bosley

Young Hercules .... Hercules (50 episodes, 1998-1999)

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys .... Zylus (1 episode, 1999)

The Unbelievables (1999) (TV) .... Josh

Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) (TV) .... Tommy

Breaker High (1997) TV series .... Sean Hanlon (unknown episodes)

[[PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal .... Adam (1 episode, 1996)

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues .... Kevin (1 episode, 1996)

Road to Avonlea .... Bret McNulty (1 episode, 1996)

Goosebumps .... Greg Banks (1 episode, 1996)

The Adventures of Shirley Holmes .... Sean (1 episode, 1996)

Flash Forward .... Scott Stuckey (2 episodes, 1996)

Ready or Not .... Matt Kalinsky (1 episode, 1996)

Frankenstein and Me (1996) .... Kenny

Are You Afraid of the Dark? .... Jamie Leary (1 episode, 1995)

Academy Awards, USA

2007 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for: Half Nelson (2006)

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

2008 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Actor for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

2007 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

2007 Nominated CFCA Award Best Actor for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

2006 Nominated CFCA Award Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

2003 Nominated CFCA Award Most Promising Performer for: The Believer (2001) Also for Murder by Numbers (2002).

Chlotrudis Awards

2008 Nominated Chlotrudis Award Best Actor for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

2007 Nominated Chlotrudis Award Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

Golden Globes, USA

2008 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Independent Spirit Awards

2007 Won Independent Spirit Award Best Male Lead for: Half Nelson (2006)

2002 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Male Lead for: The Believer (2001)

Las Palmas Film Festival

2007 Won Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

MTV Movie Awards

2005 Won MTV Movie Award Best Kiss for: The Notebook (2004) Shared with: Rachel McAdams

National Board of Review, USA

2006 Won NBR Award Best Breakthrough Performance - Male for: Half Nelson (2006)

Online Film Critics Society Awards

2007 Nominated OFCS Award Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

Prism Awards

2008 Nominated Prism Award Performance in a Feature Film for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Russian Guild of Film Critics

2001 Won Golden Aries Best Foreign Actor for: The Believer (2001)

Satellite Awards

2007 Won Satellite Award Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

2006 Nominated Satellite Award Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for: Half Nelson (2006)

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2008 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for: Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

2007 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for: Half Nelson (2006)

Seattle International Film Festival

2006 Won Golden Space Needle Award Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

ShoWest Convention, USA

2004 - ShoWest Award Male Star of Tomorrow

Stockholm Film Festival

2006 Won Best Actor for: Half Nelson (2006)

Teen Choice Awards

2007 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller for: Fracture (2007)

2005 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Drama for: The Notebook (2004)

Choice Movie Breakout Performance - Male for: The Notebook (2004)

Choice Movie Chemistry for: The Notebook (2004) Shared with: Rachel McAdams

Choice Movie Liplock for: The Notebook (2004) Shared with: Rachel McAdams

Choice Movie Love Scene for: The Notebook (2004)