Keanu Reeves Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Keanu Reeves
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Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is an award-winning actor, best known for his roles in the films Speed, The Matrix, and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. The actor has been a household name since the mid-'80s and is still known for his action roles. The 1994 film Speed, where he starred opposite Sandra Bullock, was a massive success. Reeves went on to star in sci-fi cult-favorite film The Matrix in 199, which released two sequels in 2003. He is slated to reprise Neo in the next installment of the franchise. In 2014, Reeves starred in John Wick, which also went on to be a successful film franchise. He also worked on Toy Story 4 as the voice of stuntman Duke Caboom. Aside from acting, Reeves has pursued other creative interests. In the early 1990s, he joined the band Dogstar where he played the bass. The band released two albums. The actor is also a motorcycle enthusiast and started a company with designer Gard Hollinger.
- Full name: Keanu Charles Reeves
- Age: 57 years old (Born on September 2, 1964)
- Height: 6' 1"
- Partner: Alexandra Grant
- Net worth: $360 million
- Notable Body of Work: The Matrix franchise, John Wick franchise, Speed, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
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Miley Cyrus, Keanu Reeves, and Other Celebrities With Bone-Chilling Ghost Stories

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Keanu Reeves Admits ‘The Matrix’ Opened the Door for ‘BRZRKR’

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Keanu Reeves Wants to See ‘BRZRKR’ Go ‘Somewhere Else Entirely’ When It Hits Netflix

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Keanu Reeves Is Bringing His ‘Rated-R’ Comic Book Superhero to Life Before Joining the MCU

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Keanu Reeves Just Can’t Say No To His Fans

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Keanu Reeves Once Got Hit On by a Fan During a Talk Show Appearance

An talk show audience member once hit on actor Keanu Reeves in the most clever way. When some audience members shared their 'I have never' confessions on 'The Graham Norton Show,' one woman stated, 'I have never kissed Keanu Reeves.' Norton gave her credit for the bold move but added, 'and you never will.'

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‘The Matrix Resurrections’: Keanu Reeves ‘Was Blown Away’ by the Film and Had an ‘Incredibly Insightful’ Reaction, Director Said

Keanu Reeves is a fan of his upcoming movie 'The Matrix Resurrections,' as director and co-writer Lana Wachowski shared his reaction after he watched it. Wachowski said he was 'blown away by it,' sharing the 'insightful' review he provided about the storytelling. Wachowski called his assessment 'casual brilliance.'

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‘The Matrix Resurrections’ First Official Trailer Promises Action and Intrigue

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‘The Matrix: Resurrections’ Trailer’s Hypnotic ‘White Rabbit’ Song Has Interesting Roots

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Keanu Reeves’ ‘The Matrix’ Co-Star Had Liposuction For the Movie and the Studio Never Paid Him Back

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Keanu Reeves’ Favorite Role Is From a Film Most Fans Can’t Stand

Keanu Reeves' favorite role is a cult favorite for some; not so much for others.

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Keanu Reeves Motorcycle Company: What Is His Role?

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‘Hawkeye’ Fan Theory Compares Clint Barton to a Keanu Reeves Character

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Keanu Reeves Once Said There Are 2 Simple Moves From ‘The Matrix’ He Can’t Do Anymore

'The Matrix' turned regular action hero Keanu Reeves into a martial arts star. He still does martial arts in the 'John Wick' films, but says there are two things from his 'Matrix' days he can't do anymore.

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Keanu Reeves Thought He Was Punished for Turning Down ‘Speed 2’

The makers of 'Speed' went ahead with 'Speed 2: Cruise Control' even though Keanu Reeves said no. Years later, Reeves speculated that they still punished him for bailing on the sequel.

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