Ryan Thomas Gosling, born on November 12, 1980, is a Canadian actor, producer, and musician. He is known for taking on a wide range of roles in romantic dramas, action thrillers, comedies, and musicals. Gosling first became internationally known through independent films like The Believer (2001) and popular movies such as The Notebook (2004). Over the last twenty years, he has received critical praise and several major award nominations, including three Academy Award nominations for Best Actor (Half Nelson in 2006, La La Land in 2016) and Best Supporting Actor (Barbie in 2023). His role as Ken in Barbie (2023) was especially popular, earning him a Golden Globe and huge box office success. Age Ryan Gosling was born on November 12, 1980, in London, Ontario, Canada. He is 45 years old as of March 2026. Ryan Gosling grew up in a working-class family in Ontario. His parents, Thomas and Donna Gosling, separated when he was young, so he was mostly raised by his mother and older sister, Mandi. He was interested in performing from an early age and started acting at 12 on the Disney Channel’s The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995) with future stars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. After the show, he returned to Canada and acted in teen series such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995) and Goosebumps (1996). Gosling’s big break came with the 2000 film Remember the Titans. He then received critical praise for The Believer (2001), where he played a Jewish neo-Nazi. The romantic drama The Notebook (2004), with Rachel McAdams, made him a global star. After that, Gosling chose more challenging roles, earning an Academy Award nomination for Half Nelson (2006) as a troubled teacher. He continued with well-received performances in Lars and the Real Girl (2007), Blue Valentine (2010), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), Drive (2011), and The Ides of March (2011), which he also produced. In 2016, Gosling starred in the musical La La Land, which earned him another Oscar nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe. He directed his first film, Lost River (2014), and later starred in Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and First Man (2018). His role as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023) became a cultural phenomenon, bringing him a third Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actor) and another Golden Globe. By 2026, Gosling has several projects in the works, possibly teaming up again with directors like Damien Chazelle and Greta Gerwig, while staying selective about his roles. Kids Ryan Gosling and his longtime partner Eva Mendes have two daughters: Esmeralda Amada Gosling (born September 12, 2014) Amada Lee Gosling (born April 29, 2016) The couple has kept their children out of the public eye, rarely sharing photos or details. Gosling has spoken about fatherhood as one of the most important parts of his life, describing his daughters as grounding and joyful. He and Eva have emphasised privacy and a normal upbringing for their girls away from Hollywood scrutiny. Wife Ryan Gosling is not married but has maintained a committed relationship with actress Eva Mendes since September 2011. They met while filming The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) and have remained together since. Eva characterizes their partnership as deeply supportive and private. The couple has never publicly confirmed a marriage, and Gosling says they value privacy regarding their family life. As of March 2026, Ryan and Eva continue to raise their two daughters in a low-profile environment in Los Angeles. Movies Ryan Gosling has put together a well-respected film career that mixes big hits with indie dramas. Some of his key movies are: The Notebook (2004) – Noah Calhoun (breakthrough romantic role) Half Nelson (2006) – Dan Dunne (Oscar nomination, Best Actor) Lars and the Real Girl (2007) – Lars Lindstrom (Golden Globe nomination) Blue Valentine (2010) – Dean Pereira (critical acclaim) Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) – Jacob Palmer (comedy hit) Drive (2011) – Driver (iconic neo-noir performance) The Ides of March (2011) – Stephen Meyers (also producer) La La Land (2016) – Sebastian Wilder (Oscar nomination, Golden Globe win) Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – Officer K First Man (2018) – Neil Armstrong Barbie (2023) – Ken (Oscar nomination, Golden Globe win) He directed Lost River (2014) and, as of 2026, has new projects in development. Net Worth Ryan Gosling’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at $70–90 million. His wealth comes from: High-profile film salaries (La La Land, Barbie, Blade Runner 2049 reportedly $10–20 million+ each) Producing credits and backend deals Endorsements and brand partnerships Music and band projects (Dead Man’s Bones) Real estate investments (properties in Los Angeles and elsewhere) Residuals from earlier hits like The Notebook His financial success shows that he chooses his projects carefully but still earns a lot from his work. Profile Summary