He has appeared in numerous films, writes poetry and plays the bass guitar. He is always polite, easy-going and friendly. He survived 2 tragedies, after which he could not recover. It's about the sad and always young actor Keanu Reeves. He became popular after the release of the film "On the Crest of the Wave" on television. But in his filmography there are many other equally well-known projects.
Translated from the Hawaiian language, the name of the actor sounds like "cool wind over the mountains." He was born into a family that had nothing to do with cinema. Mom was engaged in upbringing, but she does not even remember her father. His parents divorced when he was 3 years old. The talented actor has younger sisters.
short biography
The famous actor was born in early September 1694. This event took place in the capital of Lebanon. The family did not live in Beirut for a long time. First there was a move to Australia, then to America and Canada. For a long period of time they lived in Toronto.
Frequent travel and dyslexia adversely affected schooling. He was never able to get a secondary education. But with sports everything was fine. He played great hockey, defended the goal. There is even a nickname - "wall". Young Keanu fought off the washers just fine. And if not for the injury, perhaps no one would have known about him as an actor. By the way, his first serious role in cinema was associated with hockey. And, of course, Keanu Reeves appeared in front of the audience in the guise of a goalkeeper. We are talking about the motion picture "Young Blood".
First career successes
Keanu Reeves loved the acting profession. However, he did not even think to conquer Hollywood. He first appeared on stage when he was 15 years old. During the same period, the shooting in a commercial took place. Stage work attracted a talented guy. He began to appear regularly in multi-part projects. But he received only episodic roles.
I encountered my first success after the release of the film "Young Blood". He decides to move to Los Angeles to conquer Hollywood. However, at first he received only minor roles. He starred in a variety of roles, thanks to which he gained experience and acting skills. A breakthrough in his career was the film "On the River Bank". After filming, Keanu began to be recognized not only by critics and directors, but also by film lovers.
At the present stage in the filmography of Keanu Reeves, there are more than 70 titles. At the same time, he is filmed exclusively in those projects in which he is interested. And it doesn't matter if the main role is offered by the directors or the episodic one.
One of the first successful projects was the fantastic motion picture The Incredible Adventures of Bill and Ted. It was released back in 1989. According to critics, it shouldn't have been successful. However, the comedy was liked by numerous moviegoers and paid off. There was a sequel, which also found its fans. Keanu Reeves rarely appears in comedy films. Therefore, it is quite interesting to watch him play in such projects.
The role of the intelligence officer
A resounding success was brought by the motion picture "On the Crest of a Wave". Keanu Reeves got the lead role as an FBI agent. After the release of the film project on the screens, he was named one of the sexiest men in the world. On one site, the talented actor managed to work with Patrick Swayze. And it should be noted that Keanu was not lost against the background of the star artist. To get a role in the movie, he had to learn how to handle a surfboard. Subsequently, surfing the waves became his hobby.
An equally successful project in Keanu's career was the action movie Speed. The actor reappears in the role of an intelligence officer. Keanu's masterful play was liked not only by numerous fans, but also by film critics. On the set, he met Sandra Bullock. Subsequently, they became friends outside of working hours. A sequel was filmed, but Keanu turned down the role. Instead, he took to the stage in a theatrical production, playing Hamlet.
Popular trilogy
Describing the creative biography of the famous actor, one cannot but highlight the trilogy of the Wachowski brothers. In The Matrix, Keanu played the role of Neo. This character could be played by actors such as Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise. However, they refused after reading the script. Today in the role of Neo it is difficult to imagine anyone other than Keanu Reeves.
I approached work professionally. He studied martial arts, lost 15 kilograms and got rid of body hair. He even shaved off his eyebrows to make the episode of "rebirth" more effective and reliable. It was the role of the chosen one that made Keanu one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. However, the actor refused most of the fee in favor of specialists who dealt with special effects. In his opinion, it was they who made the film a cult. In addition, Keanu gave each stuntman a motorcycle. After all the gifts, he received only 34 million for all three films.
Exorcist and hitman
Popularity only increased after the appearance of Keanu Reeves in the title role in the motion picture “Constantine. Lord of Darkness". He finally established himself in Hollywood. He played the role of the exorcist quite convincingly. Despite the strong enough cast, Keanu Reeves on the set became the main "star". The masterful game was highly appreciated not only by moviegoers, but also by critics.
Among the latest projects of Keanu Reeves special attention requires the motion picture "John Wick". The actor appeared in front of his fans in the role of a killer, who decided to retire from work, but could not do it. Keanu not only played his role masterfully. He performed almost all the tricks on his own. To do this, he had to work long and hard in the gym.
The first motion picture became successful. Therefore, a sequel was soon released. The plans are to shoot the third part.
Musical career
Keanu Reeves is a versatile personality. He not only acts in films, but also deals with music. He was a member of several groups in which he played bass. He also had his own group, Dogstar. The musicians have released two collections.
In Russia, Keanu Reeves' musical group is not very popular. But it was his group that acted as the opening act for the famous Bon Jovi during their tour of Australia and New Zealand. On stage, Keanu did not really stand out. He did not seek to talk to the audience, and he did not sing. He just played bass.
Over time, his group broke up. However, her musical career continued. Keanu Reeves was invited to his team by his friend Rob Meilhouse.
Off-set success
In Keanu Reeves' personal life, not everything is as good as in his acting career. He never recovered from several tragedies. First, he and his chosen one Jennifer Syme had a dead daughter. The couple could not survive it. They decided to leave, but continued to love each other. Then Jennifer died. She had an accident while drugged. He buried his love Keanu Reeves next to his daughter.
And so the not very sociable actor finally closed in on himself. He still does not meet with anyone. Journalists even stopped inventing rumors about novels. Colleagues on the set speak of Keanu as a polite, simple and friendly man who is always ready to come to the rescue. There is not a single drop of negativity in him.
The famous actor lives modestly. The house was purchased only in 2003. Prior to that, he lived mainly in hotels and rented apartments. You can often see photos of Keanu Reeves in the subway. And the photo in which the sad actor sits on a bench has already become an Internet meme. Keanu himself refers to this with humor. According to him, he is not sad at all. He just loves to spend time alone, alone with himself and his own thoughts. Even a birthday is celebrated completely alone.
Conclusion
He perfectly gets used to the characters, he is loved not only by fans, but also by directors and critics. It is impossible to say something bad about him. He is rich and popular, but he doesn't even need all of this. A wonderful man, kind, generous, always helping everyone, mysterious and thoughtful. Keanu Reeves is a unique actor.
