Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. His father, Patrick Reeves, was a Canadian concert pianist and composer, and his mother, Jennifer Morgan, was an American actress.
  3. He moved to Canada at the age of seven.
  4. Reeves attended the University of British Columbia, studying drama.
  5. He began his acting career with small roles in television shows like "Dallas" and "Miami Vice."
  6. He gained international recognition for his role as Neo in "The Matrix" trilogy (1999–2003).
  7. He starred in the action film "Speed" (1994).
  8. He played John Wick in the "John Wick" film series (2014–present).
  9. Reeves is known for his charitable work, particularly with the Dream Foundation, which provides college scholarships for children who have experienced homelessness.
  10. He is a dedicated martial artist and has a 7th-dan black belt in Aikido.
  11. Reeves is known for being a private person and avoiding publicity.
  12. He has been married three times: to Mallory Powers (1999-2001), to Jennifer Reeves (2001-2009), and to Eve Keyes (2010-present).

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Career

  1. Keanu Reeves made his film debut in the 1985 film *Pump Up the Volume*.
  2. He gained recognition for his role as Johnny Smith in *Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure* (1989).
  3. Reeves’ breakthrough role was as Neo in *The Matrix* trilogy (1999-2003).
  4. He starred as Lincoln Carlyle in *John Wick* (2014) and its sequels.
  5. Reeves has appeared in over 70 films across various genres, including action, science fiction, comedy, and drama.
  6. He starred as Ted Roosevelt in *The Adventures of Robin Hood* (2010).
  7. He played Jack Sullivan in *Speed* (1994).
  8. He appeared in *A Scanner Darkly* (2006).
  9. Reeves has worked with numerous acclaimed directors, including Richard Linklater, Larry Wachowski, and Wally Pfister.
  10. He has received multiple award nominations, including nominations for Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Actor

Here are some interesting facts about actor Keanu Reeves:

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. He is known for his roles in iconic films such as The Matrix series, John Wick series, and Speed.
  3. Reeves is also a musician and has played in a band called Dogstar.
  4. He is well-known for his humble and down-to-earth personality in Hollywood.
  5. Keanu Reeves has a diverse heritage with Chinese, Hawaiian, English, and Portuguese roots.

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Director

Here are some interesting facts about Keanu Reeves as a Director:

  1. Keanu Reeves made his directorial debut with the martial arts film "Man of Tai Chi" in 2013.
  2. He also co-directed the 2015 film "Knock Knock" starring Eli Roth.
  3. Reeves has expressed his interest in directing more projects in the future.
  4. Despite being primarily known as an actor, Reeves has shown his versatility and talent behind the camera as well.

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Musician

  1. Keanu Reeves co-founded the rock band Dogstar in 1989 with Adrian Pasdar, Dave Klein, and Rob Carmichael.
  2. The band released a self-titled EP in 1991, which garnered some attention but ultimately wasn't commercially successful.
  3. Keanu Reeves pursued music seriously during his early acting career, regularly playing guitar and songwriting.
  4. Dogstar released a full-length album, *Gummo*, in 1996, also to limited commercial success.
  5. Keanu Reeves eventually scaled back his music efforts to focus primarily on his acting career.

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Philanthropist

  1. Keanu Reeves has quietly donated millions to cancer research and children's hospitals.
  2. He founded a private charitable foundation that supports cancer research and children's hospitals.
  3. Reeves has also given away a significant portion of his earnings from the Matrix trilogy to the film's special effects and costume design teams.

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Producer

  1. Keanu Reeves has produced several successful films, including the action thriller "John Wick" series.
  2. He founded his own production company called Company Films in 2010.
  3. Reeves has a keen eye for projects with unique storylines and strong character development.
  4. As a producer, he is known for his dedication to his craft and attention to detail.
  5. Reeves' work as a producer has helped bring diverse and engaging content to audiences around the world.

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Personal Life

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. His father, Patrick Reeves, was a Canadian concert pianist and composer, and his mother, Jennifer Morgan, was an American actress.
  3. He spent a significant portion of his childhood living in Canada and the United Kingdom.
  4. Reeves was raised primarily by his mother and stepfather, Jon Secada, a musician.
  5. He has a younger brother, Daryl Reeves.
  6. He has two children: Jaden Reeves and Yen Isabella Reeves.
  7. Reeves is a vegan.
  8. He is known for his private lifestyle and reluctance to give interviews.
  9. He has a deep appreciation for martial arts and has trained in several styles.
  10. He has a deep love for motorcycles.

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Family

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. His mother, Jennifer Morgan Reeves, was an American actress, and his father, Bernie Reeves, was a Canadian opera singer.
  3. He has a brother, Daryl Reeves, who is a cinematographer.
  4. Reeves has a son, Javon Earl Reeves, from his marriage to Mallory Powers.
  5. He has three children with actress Willow Smith: Johnny, Brook, and Yuna.
  6. Keanu Reeves is known for being a private individual regarding his personal life and family.

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Father: Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr.

  1. Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr. was born on September 2, 1954, in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. His father, Samuel Nowlin Reeves Sr., was a career U.S. Air Force pilot.
  3. His mother, Ernestine Collins Reeves, was a former beauty queen and actress.
  4. He has four older half-siblings: siblings from his mother's previous marriage.
  5. Reeves has spoken about his complex relationship with his father, describing him as distant and emotionally unavailable.
  6. Reeves was raised primarily by his mother in Arlington, Texas.

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Mother: Patricia Taylor

  1. Patricia Taylor is the mother of actor Keanu Reeves.
  2. She worked as a costume designer and performer.
  3. Patricia raised Keanu as a single mother after his parents' marriage ended when he was young.
  4. Despite facing personal struggles, she supported Keanu's acting career and encouraged his pursuits.
  5. Patricia Taylor played a significant role in shaping Keanu Reeves into the successful actor he is today.

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Relationships

  1. Keanu Reeves was in a relationship with actress Jennifer Syme in the late 1990s. They tragically lost their child in stillbirth in 1999, and their relationship ended shortly after.
  2. Reeves has kept his personal relationships private since then, with little known about his dating life. He is often described as a private and reserved individual.
  3. Despite his reserved nature, Reeves has been linked to various celebrities over the years, but he has rarely commented on these speculations.

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Partner: Alexandra Grant

  1. Alexandra Grant is an artist known for her contemporary art pieces.
  2. She collaborated with Keanu Reeves on the book "Ode to Happiness" in 2011.
  3. Grant and Reeves made their public debut as a couple on the red carpet in 2019.
  4. They share a love for art and literature, which brought them together.

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Children

  1. Keanu Reeves does not have any biological children of his own.
  2. However, he has expressed a great love for children and is known for his philanthropic efforts to help children in need.
  3. He has been a strong advocate for children's charities and is actively involved in supporting organizations that work to improve the lives of young people.

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Partner: Jennifer Syme

  1. Jennifer Syme was a personal assistant and girlfriend of actor Keanu Reeves.
  2. She tragically passed away in a car accident in 2001.
  3. Jennifer and Keanu were expecting a child at the time of her death.
  4. Her passing had a profound impact on Keanu Reeves, who took a break from acting to mourn her loss.

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Children

  1. Keanu Reeves does not have any biological children.
  2. In 1999, Keanu and his then partner, Jennifer Syme, tragically lost their daughter, who was stillborn.

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Siblings

  1. Keanu Reeves has three younger sisters named Kim, Karina, and Emma.
  2. His sister Kim suffers from leukemia and Keanu has supported her throughout her battle with the disease.
  3. In 1999, Keanu's sister Kim gave birth to a son named Charles.
  4. Keanu has spoken publicly about the impact his sister's illness has had on his life and career.

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Life Events

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. His mother, Jennifer Morgan, was an American singer and actress, and his father, Patrick Reeves, was a Canadian actor and producer.
  3. He spent much of his childhood traveling extensively due to his parents' careers.
  4. He moved to Canada in 1985 to pursue acting.
  5. Reeves has two children: actress Ava Swanson (with actress Willow Smith) and son William Ledger Reeves (with son Jagger Lamoreaux Reeves).
  6. He was married to Mallory Powers from 1999 to 2001.
  7. He was engaged to Tania Noel, but the engagement ended in 2019.
  8. He experienced a near-fatal car accident in 2018 and suffered a severe brain anoxic injury.
  9. Reeves has a significant interest in martial arts, particularly Jeet Kune Do.
  10. He is a noted admirer of the works of filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.

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Date of Birth: September 2, 1964

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964.

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Place of Birth: Beirut, Lebanon

  1. Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon.
  2. His mother, Patricia Taylor, is English, and his father, Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., is from Hawaii of Chinese, English, Irish, Native Hawaiian, and Portuguese descent.
  3. The family moved to Sydney, Australia and then to New York City before settling in Toronto, Canada, where Keanu grew up.
  4. Keanu Reeves holds Canadian citizenship alongside his American citizenship.
  5. Despite being born in Lebanon, Keanu Reeves does not speak Arabic as English is his primary language.