Keanu Charles Reeves (/kiˈÉ'Ë nuË / kee-AH-noo; born September 2,
1964) is a Canadian[a] actor. Born in Beirut, he grew up in Toronto
and began acting in theatre productions and in television films before
making his feature film debut in Youngblood (1986). Reeves had his
breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent
Adventure (1989), and he later reprised his role in its sequels. He
gained praise for playing a hustler in the independent drama My Own
Private Idaho (1991), and established himself as an action hero with
leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994).Following several
box office failures, Reeves' performance in the horror film The
Devil's Advocate (1997) was well received. Greater stardom came for
playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in
1999. He played John Constantine in Constantine (2005) and starred in
the romantic drama The Lake House (2006), the science fiction thriller
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), and the crime thriller Street
Kings (2008). Following a setback, Reeves made a comeback by playing
the titular assassin in the John Wick film series, beginning in 2014.
1964) is a Canadian[a] actor. Born in Beirut, he grew up in Toronto
and began acting in theatre productions and in television films before
making his feature film debut in Youngblood (1986). Reeves had his
breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent
Adventure (1989), and he later reprised his role in its sequels. He
gained praise for playing a hustler in the independent drama My Own
Private Idaho (1991), and established himself as an action hero with
leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994).Following several
box office failures, Reeves' performance in the horror film The
Devil's Advocate (1997) was well received. Greater stardom came for
playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in
1999. He played John Constantine in Constantine (2005) and starred in
the romantic drama The Lake House (2006), the science fiction thriller
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), and the crime thriller Street
Kings (2008). Following a setback, Reeves made a comeback by playing
the titular assassin in the John Wick film series, beginning in 2014.
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