Keanu Reeves | Born 1964

Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor best known for his character Neo in The Matrix. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 2, 1964, to an English mother and a Hawaiian father. Growing up, Reeves mainly relied on his mother after his father left the family when he was a toddler. He pursued ice hockey during his teenage years but ultimately decided to abandon his Olympic dreams in exchange for an acting career.

Reeves also skipped getting a degree and started auditioning for roles when he was around 17 to 18 years old. He gained further prominence during the 1990s and even starred alongside Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey, and Lori Petty in the film Point Break. Reeves endured a series of highs and lows throughout his 37-year career, and today, he is experiencing a career resurgence, thanks to his role as the titular character in the John Wick franchise.