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Ryan Gosling Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birthNovember 12, 1980

BirthplaceLondon, Ontario, Canada

ProfessionActor, Musician, Producer

NationalityCanadian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother: Donna Gosling; Father: Thomas Gosling; Sister: Mandi Gosling

Net worth$30 million

Ryan Gosling Biography

Canadian actor, musician and producer who rose from child television performer to an internationally recognized film star. Known for performances in both a

Early life and background
Ryan Thomas Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada. Raised in southwestern Ontario, he attended several local schools including Gladstone Public School, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, and Lester B. Pearson High School in Burlington. Gosling left high school before graduating. He grew up in a family that included his mother Donna and his father Thomas, and he sang with his sister Mandi on occasion in his early years.

Career
Gosling’s screen career began as a child performer. He made his television debut on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1993 and transitioned to film with an early credited appearance in Frankenstein and Me in 1997. Over time he expanded his career beyond acting; his professional credits include work as a musician and as a producer.

Known for a range of roles, Gosling first reached broad public recognition in 2004 when he starred as Noah Calhoun in the romantic drama that brought him mainstream attention. He is also a founding member of the musical group Dead Man’s Bones and has pursued creative projects outside of acting, including co-ownership of a Moroccan restaurant called Tagine in Beverly Hills.

Physical profile and public persona
Gosling’s physical stature is often noted: he stands about 183 cm (6 feet) tall and is listed at roughly 76 kg (168 lbs). He is described as having blue eyes and blonde hair. Outside of film and music, his interests have been reported to include dancing, playing guitar and knitting. He has cited favorite films and books in interviews and profiles, and likes items such as the film East of Eden and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo: A Book of the Film.

Personal life
Gosling holds Canadian nationality and is identified with a Mormon background. He has two daughters: Esmeralda Amada Gosling, born September 12, 2014, and Amada Lee Gosling, born April 29, 2016. Publicly reported relationships have included partnerships with fellow actors over the years; the profile lists several past and ongoing relationships. He is unmarried.

Public profile
Gosling’s career has drawn industry recognition. Notably, he received a nomination at the 96th Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in the 2023 film Barbie, with the nomination announced on January 23, 2024. He has maintained a visible presence in both film and music, and his varied interests and entrepreneurial activity have kept him in public view beyond his screen roles.

Latest updates
Recent public updates include the Academy Award nomination for his supporting performance in Barbie (2023). He continues to work as an actor, musician and producer and to participate in projects that span those disciplines.
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Recent Work

Barbie

Supporting role (nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 96th Academy Awards)

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut on the Mickey Mouse Club (1993)
  2. Film debut in Frankenstein and Me (1997)
  3. Breakthrough leading role in a 2004 romantic drama
  4. Co-founder of the band Dead Man’s Bones
  5. Co-owner of the Tagine restaurant in Beverly Hills
  6. Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 96th Academy Awards for Barbie (2023)
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Net Worth

$30 million

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ryan Gosling born?

November 12, 1980

What is Ryan Gosling known for?

Actor, Musician, Producer

What is Ryan Gosling’s marital status?

Unmarried

What is Ryan Gosling’s net worth?

$30 million