Age: 45
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Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor. Prominent in independent film, he has also worked in blockbuster films of varying genres, and has accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Born and raised in Canada, he rose to prominence at age 13 for being a child star on the Disney Channel's The Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1995), and went on to appear in other family entertainment programs, including Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995) and Goosebumps (1996). His first film role was as a Jewish neo-Nazi in The Believer (2001), and he went on to star in several independent films, including Murder by Numbers (2002), The Slaughter Rule (2002), and The United States of Leland (2003). Gosling gained wider recognition and stardom for the 2004 romance film The Notebook. This was followed by starring roles in a string of critically acclaimed independent dramas including Half Nelson (2006), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Gosling co-starred in three mainstream films in 2011, the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love and the action drama Drive, all of which were critical and commercial successes. He then starred in the acclaimed financial satire The Big Short (2015) and the romantic musical La La Land (2016), the latter of which won him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Further acclaim followed with the science fiction thriller Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and the biopic First Man (2018). In addition to acting, he made his directorial debut in 2014's Lost River.
Ryan Gosling
George Welles
for George Welles in Rita: The Queen of Hollywood
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"Rita: The Queen of Hollywood" is a mesmerizing biopic that takes us on an unforgettable journey through the life of Margarita Carmen Cansino, the legendary Hollywood icon known as Rita Hayworth. This film, set against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Hollywood, chronicles the incredible transformation of a shy and determined young girl into one of the most beloved and enduring sex symbols of all time. Through captivating storytelling, "Rita: The Queen of Hollywood" reveals the fascinating and complex relationships that Rita had with her father and mentor, Eduardo Cansino Sr., as well as her tumultuous marriages to Hollywood legends like Orson Welles and Prince Aly Khan. It also showcases her fierce determination to succeed in an industry that often values beauty over talent. But what truly makes this biopic a must-see is the way it captures the magic of Rita's unforgettable performances in classics like "Gilda" and "The Lady from Shanghai." Her unique blend of sensuality, vulnerability, and raw talent is on full display, leaving audiences in awe of her incredible abilities as an actress. However, "Rita: The Queen of Hollywood" also sheds light on the sacrifices that Rita made for fame, including the toll her career took on her personal life. This film is a powerful reminder that even the biggest Hollywood stars are humans and that the pursuit of fame and fortune often comes at a great cost.
