Keanu Reeves

One of the most famous actors in Hollywood and loved by many, Keanu Reeves is known for his recluse demeanor, philanthropic selflessness and trademark intense, pensive stare.

Early Accomplishments

He was 9 when he had his first acting experience with a stage play titled Damn Yankees. 

He dropped out when he was 17 to pursue acting fully and had his debut on-screen in 1981 in an episode of Hangin’ In and a movie debut came in 1986 in Youngbloods.

Best Known For

Movie lovers will always remember Reeves for movies such as The Matrix films (1999-2003), all chapters of John Wick and its sequels, 47 Ronin in 2013, Constantine in 2005, The Devil’s Advocate in 1997 and Speed in 1994.

He also infamously directed, produced and starred in Man of Tai Chi in 2013.

Sexual Orientation

Keanu is straight and has been linked to so many women but majority are just rumors. 

Some confirmed relationships include Sofia Coppola in 1991, Sandra Bullock in 1993, Diane Keaton in 2005 and Charlize Theron in 2009.

He most famously dated Jennifer Syme in 1998 until a year before her death in 2001.

Family

His parents are Chinese-Hawaiian Samuel Reeves and English Patricia Taylor and his sisters are Emma and Kim Reeves and Karina Miller.

In 1999, he had a baby, Ava with Syme but she was a stillborn.

Religion

Despite reports of Keanu being a Buddhist or an atheist, he has declared himself as “supremely bountifully spiritual” but does not identify with any religion.

Worth To Know

He infamously took huge pay cuts for the movies The Replacement and The Devil’s Advocate, so that A-listers can be paid to act in the films. 

His name is Hawaiian and it translates to “cool breeze over the mountains”. 

He is left-handed but performs his action moves with his right hand.