Keanu Charles Reeves,(born September 2, 1964) an American actor and singer. Keanu Reeves is best known for acting in science-fiction and action-adventure moves such as the Matrix trilogy, Johnny Mnemonic , Chain Reaction, Constantine and Speed. His best-known role in a comedy is as Ted Logan in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Reeves is also a musician, playing bass guitar in the grunge band Dogstar during the 1990s, and in the band Becky. The name Keanu means “cool breeze over the mountains” in Hawaiian. Reeves is of British, American, Chinese, and Hawaiian descent. Though born in Lebanon, he has never been a Lebanese citizen, as his parents were from the United States and Britain.
Keanu Reeves Filmography:
Keanu Reeves’ Salary on selected films:
The Matrix Revolutions (2003) $15,000,000 + 15% of the gross
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) $15,000,000 + 15% of the gross
The Replacements (2000) $12,500,000
The Matrix (1999) $10,000,000 + 10% of the gross
The Devil’s Advocate (1997) $8,000,000
Youngblood (1986) $3,000
Links and Resources:
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Keanu Reeves –Wikipedia Article
Born: Keanu Reeves
Date of Birth: Sept. 2, 1964
Place of Birth: Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality: Canadian
Also Known As: K.C. Reeves
Nickname(s):
The Wall (as a goalie in high school hockey)
The One (from his Matrix movies0
Education:
High School(s):
De La Salle College (Canada)
Avondale Alternative
Career Info and Stats:
Occupation: Actor and musician
Years active in Industry: 1985 — present
Notable Acting Roles:
Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still
Neo in The Matrix Trilogy
John Constantine in Constantine
Jack Traven in Speed
Ted Theodore Logan in Bill and Ted s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted s Bogus Journey
John Wick in the John Wick series
Music Genre(s): grunge
Parents: Patricia Bond (née Taylor), and Samuel Nowlin Reeves, Jr.
Significant Others:
Jennifer Syme (1999-2001) –Reeves’ girlfriend who gave birth in December, 1999 to their still-born daughter, Ava Archer Syme-Reeves. Jennifer Symes died in an auto accident in 2001
Alexandra Grant (born in 1973)-American Visual Artist (current girlfriend)
