Actor Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon.
His parents divorced when he was three, and his mother married four times. He grew up in a complicated family. At age nine, he appeared in the play "Damn Yankees!" He played ice hockey in high school, but eventually dropped out to focus on acting. He appeared on local Canadian television shows before making his film debut in "Dream to Believe" in 1986. He then moved to Hollywood, appearing in numerous films, including "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "My Own Private Idaho."
In 1994, Keanu starred in Jan de Bont's directorial debut, "Speed." The film won two Academy Awards, making Keanu's name known worldwide. In 1999, his starring role in the film "The Matrix" was released and won four Academy Awards. The film was made into a series, solidifying his presence in Hollywood.

Meanwhile, Keanu is also active as a musician, playing bass in the rock band "Dogstar," formed in 1991. They released two albums and performed in Japan, but announced a hiatus from music in 2006.

In his private life, he has often been reported to have had relationships with women, but all of them ended in breakups without him marrying. In 1999, he had a daughter with Jennifer Maria Syme, but she also died in a car accident in 2001.