- Is set to star in the big-screen adaptation of Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel A Scanner Darkly. (April 2, 2004)
- His 2003 movie THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS grossed a revolutionary $204 million worldwide through its first weekend, making it the biggest global film opening of all time. (November 10, 2003)
- His movie THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS earned $24.3 million at the domestic box office in its first day of release. (November 7, 2003)
- THE MATRIX: REVOLUTIONS, the third in the sci-fi trilogy starring Keanu Reeves, was launched November 5, 2003 in 80 countries.
- Reeves turned down six gorgeous glamour models who offered to help him celebrate his 39th birthday, in favor of dining alone - The actor preferred his own company as he dined on pasta at Dan Tana's restaurant in Los Angeles on September 2, and Keanu didn't regret his decision to ignore the bevy of beauties. (September 16, 2003)
- Reeves' THE MATRIX RELOADED has been officially banned in Egypt on religious grounds -- Madkour Thabit, the head of Egypt's answer to the BBFC said, Despite the high technology and fabulous effects of the movie, it explicitly handles the issue of existence and creation, which are related to the three divine religions, which we all respect and believe in. (June 12, 2003)
- His role as Neo in the two Matrix sequels makes Reeves the highest paid actor in Hollywood as he commands a staggering $206 million for the movies. (June 2, 2003)
- Reeves, who reprises his role as Neo in THE MATRIX RELOADED, admits it was a mistake for him to speak out about the stunts he was able to take on in the pre-quel, because fight choreographer Yuen Wo Ping and director brothers Andy and Larry Wachowski decided to work him even harder. (May 13, 2003)
- Reeves is maintaining a bedside vigil for his sister Kim as she battles deadly leukemia -- the actor abandoned the set of the new MATRIX sequel when he discovered his sister had worsened, then whisked her off to a luxury resort in Hawaii so he can make her final days as comfortable as possible. (December 28, 2002)
- Keanu (pronounced key-an-noo) means cool breeze over the mountains in Hawaiian
- Keanu described himself as a middle-class white boy. A bourgeois, middle-class white boy with an absent father, a strong-willed mother, and two beautiful younger sisters.
- Keanu took on lots of different jobs, including sharpening skates at an ice rink shop, landscaping, and making pasta.
- (1995) was chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
- (October 1997) He was ranked #23 in Empire (UK) magazine's The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time list.
- He loves Ballroom dancing.
- His step-father, Paul Aaron is a film and stage Director.
- Keanu is afraid of the dark.
- He was nicknamed the wall by high school hockey team (La Salle).
- (1995) He was chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#17).
- (2 April 2001) His estranged girlfriend Jennifer Syme was killed when her Jeep Cherokee careened onto the wrong side of a Los Angeles road near Highway 101 and smashed into three parked cars. The force of the crash flipped the car over and she was thrown through the windshield. She was killed instantly.
- He has appeared in 3 movies whose title contains a US state: FEELING MINNESOTA, MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO and THE PRINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
- (November 4th, 2001) was considered one of the 25 sexiest men in entertainment according to the poll made by E! #11
- For his role as an FBI rookie in POINT BREAK (1991), he studied with FBI agents, police and athletes.
- When he arrived in LA, he only had $3000 and an old Volvo. He drove from Toronto, Canada, to Los Angeles. (1986)
- When he was a child, he loved to play with toy trucks and wanted to be: an inventor, nuclear physicist, orchestra conductor and a racecar driver.
- He was voted as the Hollywood male star most wanted to be on a desert island with (USA) and came second place in Argentina, Venezuela, England, France, Brazil and China. (November 11, 2001)
- He admits that always reads reviews, he can't avoid it
- Has placed his faith in ancient Buddhist practices in a desperate bid to end his bad luck.
- Was forced into starring in THE WATCHER- because his friend signed the contact for him.
- In FOXES (1980) you can see him as an extra; it's he who throws the football during the house party.
- In BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE (1989) originally, Alex Winter, auditioned for the role of Ted and Keanu Reeves auditioned for the role of Bill.
- During filming of THE REPLACEMENTS (2000), Reeves was offered a tryout with the Baltimore Ravens
- He gained 23 pounds for his role as quarterback Shane Falco in THE REPLACEMENTS.
- Reeves plays a former quarterback from Ohio State. In POINT BREAK (1991), Reeves's character was also a former quarterback from Ohio State.
- Keanu is the bass guitarist for the rock band Dogstar. He taught himself how to play after taking only one formal guitar lesson.
- The scar on his stomach is from a motorcycle accident, and they had to remove his spleen.
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for THE MATRIX RELOADED (2004) - shared with Monica Bellucci
- Nominated for Best Fight at MTV Movie Awards for THE MATRIX RELOADED (2004) - shared with Hugo Weaving
- Nominated for Best On-Screen Duo at MTV Movie Awards for THE MATRIX (2000) - shared with Laurence Fishburne
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for A WALK IN THE CLOUDS (1996) - shared with Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
- Nominated for Most Desirable Male at MTV Movie Awards (1996)
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for SPEED (1995) - shared with Sandra Bullock
- Nominated for Best Male Performance at MTV Movie Awards for SPEED (1995)
- Nominated for Most Desirable Male at MTV Movie Awards for SPEED (1995)
Quotes- "My name can't be *that* tough to prounounce"
- "When I don't feel free and can't do what I want I just react. I go against it."
- "I'm a meathead man. You've got smart people, and you've got dumb people. I just happen to be dumb."
- "I'm sorry my existence is not very noble or sublime."
- On drugs] I've had wonderful experiences. I mean really wonderful. In teaching. Personal epiphanies. About life. About a different perspective -- help with different perspectives that you have. You know what I mean? Relationships to nature. Relationships with the self. With other people. With events
- "I like writing songs. I like the camarderie of the and. I like touring. I love playing bass. And then there's free beer." [on what he likes about being a rock star]
- "On a good night, I get underwear, bras, and hotel-room keys thrown onstage... You start to think that you're Tom Jones." [on performing with his band Dogstar]
- "I just felt that if I went into that picture, I just ... wouldn't have come up out of the water." [on Speed 2] - Premiere. September 1997.
Awards- World Stunt Awards: Taurus Honorary Award (2004)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Actor - Action/Science Fiction, THE MATRIX (2000)
- Csapnivalo Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, THE MATRIX (2000)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Fight Sequence, shared with Laurence Fishburne, THE MATRIX (2000)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Male Performance, THE MATRIX (2000)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best On-Screen Duo, SPEED (1995) - shared with Sandra Bullock
- MTV Movie Awards: Most Desirable Male, POINT BREAK (1992)
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