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Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon. Public records list Keanu Reeves as a television actor, film actor and film producer. The age as of 2026 is 61. Education on record includes De La Salle College. Listed accolades include MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo (1995), MTV Movie Award for Most Desirable Male (1992), MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance (2000) and 2 more.
My Take
Keanu Reeves is genuinely one of those rare Hollywood figures who's both a blockbuster titan and a genuinely decent human being, and I find that combo almost unfairly appealing. Born in Beirut, raised across multiple countries, he carved out an iconic career that spans goofy 80s comedy with Bill & Ted, breakneck 90s action in Speed, and then the paradigm-shifting Matrix trilogy that rewired how an entire generation thinks about sci-fi. What I love most, though, is his second act: the John Wick franchise turned him into a late-career action legend at an age when most actors are coasting on prestige dramas. Throw in his well-documented kindness — giving up subway seats, tipping generously, quietly funding children's hospitals — and landing on Time 100 in 2022 feels less like industry recognition and more like the internet finally formalizing what everyone already knew.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keanu Reeves
- Name (Japanese)
- キアヌ・リーブス
- Reading
- きあぬ・りーぶす
- Born
- September 2, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / film producer / film director
2. Background
- University
- De La Salle College
Awards & achievements
- 1995 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo
- 1992 MTV Movie Award for Most Desirable Male
- 2000 MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2022 Time 100
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Matrix series | — | |
| Notable work | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | — | |
| Notable work | Speed | — | |
| Notable work | John Wick | — | |
| Notable work | Constantine | — | |
| Notable work | Bram Stoker's Dracula | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu%20Reeves
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8C%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q43416
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Keanu Reeves born?
Born September 2, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Keanu Reeves from?
Keanu Reeves is from Beirut, Lebanon.
What does Keanu Reeves do?
Keanu Reeves works as television actor, film actor, actor, film producer, film director.
What is Keanu Reeves known for?
Notable works include The Matrix series, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Speed.
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