History Creator / RyanGosling

** He was also rumoured to be in consideration for the Beast/the Prince in ''[[Film/BeautyandtheBeast2017 the live action Beauty and the Beast]]''

* ''Film/TheGrayMan2022'' (2022) as Court Gentry
* * ''Film/{{Barbie|2023}}'' as Ken

* ''All Good Things'' (2010) as David Marks

* ScreamsLikeALittleGirl: Has a notably high-pitched scream heard in a good chunk of his movies. This even becomes a RunningGag in the comedy film ''Film/TheNiceGuys''.

Since then, he has established himself firmly as a powerful dramatic actor, with special mention going to his [[NoNameGiven nameless]] lead character in the action drama ''Film/Drive2011''. Also well-known on the Internet for the [[MemeticMutation Feminist Ryan Gosling meme]], where someone takes a picture of the man and adds (often pseudo-) feminist text that begins with "Hey girl." [[note]] it stemmed from [[https://youtu.be/wrKPZUNMQ2s a statement he made protesting]] Film/BlueValentine's inital NC-17 rating because of a scene of oral sex [[/note]] While he's avoided saying anything too specific about the meme, he's allowed the book of it to use his likeness, and honestly [[JustForFun/OneOfUs his silence is a bit telling.]] And, according to millions of fans, he's Franchise/{{Batman}}.

* ''Film/TheGrayMan'' (2022) as Court Gentry

In recent years, he has established himself firmly as a powerful dramatic actor, with special mention going to his [[NoNameGiven nameless]] lead character in the action drama ''Film/Drive2011''. Also well-known on the Internet for the [[MemeticMutation Feminist Ryan Gosling meme]], where someone takes a picture of the man and adds (often pseudo-) feminist text that begins with "Hey girl." [[note]] it stemmed from [[https://youtu.be/wrKPZUNMQ2s a statement he made protesting]] Film/BlueValentine's inital NC-17 rating because of a scene of oral sex [[/note]] While he's avoided saying anything too specific about the meme, he's allowed the book of it to use his likeness, and honestly [[JustForFun/OneOfUs his silence is a bit telling.]] And, according to millions of fans, he's Franchise/{{Batman}}.

* ''Film/Drive2011'' (2011) as The Driver

* PassThePopcorn: Was famously seen smirking during the infamous ''Film/LaLaLand''/''Film/Moonlight'' debacle at the Oscars which many fans were quick to notice.

* TranquilFury: He's a master at getting across explosive rage with barely any changes in his facial expression.

* ''Series/FlashForward'' (1996) -- as Scott Stuckley

* ''Series/AreYouAfraidOfTheDark'' (1995) as Jamie Leary [[note]]episode: "The Tale of Station 109.1"[[/note]]

* ''Literature/SayCheeseandDie'' (1996) -- as Greg Banks

* ''Literature/SayCheeseAndDie'' -- as Greg Banks

* MrFanservice: Frequently plays strikingly good-looking men..

In recent years, he has established himself firmly as a powerful dramatic actor, with special mention going to his [[NoNameGiven nameless]] lead character in the action drama ''Film/Drive2011''. Also well-known on the Internet for the [[MemeticMutation Feminist Ryan Gosling meme]], where someone takes a picture of the man and adds (often pseudo-) feminist text that begins with "Hey girl." [[note]] it stemmed from a statement he made protesting Film/BlueValentine's inital NC-17 rating because of a scene of oral sex [[/note]] While he's avoided saying anything too specific about the meme, he's allowed the book of it to use his likeness, and honestly [[JustForFun/OneOfUs his silence is a bit telling.]] And, according to millions of fans, he's Franchise/{{Batman}}.

In recent years, he has established himself firmly as a powerful dramatic actor, with special mention going to his [[NoNameGiven nameless]] lead character in the action drama ''Film/{{Drive}}''. Also well-known on the Internet for the [[MemeticMutation Feminist Ryan Gosling meme]], where someone takes a picture of the man and adds (often pseudo-) feminist text that begins with "Hey girl." [[note]] it stemmed from a statement he made protesting Film/BlueValentine's inital NC-17 rating because of a scene of oral sex [[/note]] While he's avoided saying anything too specific about the meme, he's allowed the book of it to use his likeness, and honestly [[JustForFun/OneOfUs his silence is a bit telling.]] And, according to millions of fans, he's Franchise/{{Batman}}.

* ''{{Film/Drive}}'' (2011) as The Driver

* ''Film/FirstMan'' (2018) as Neil Armstrong

* LikesOlderWomen: Check his dating history... Creator/RachelMcAdams (2 years older), Creator/SandraBullock (16 years older), and Creator/EvaMendes (6 years older)
* MamasBoy: Gosling makes no secret that he loves his mommy. He once got Creator/MerylStreep to say she was jealous of his mother's hair when she was embarrassed about it.

* MrFanservice: In and out of universe, his striking good looks are memetic.
* PerpetualSmiler: He always looks like he has a bit of a smirk, even when clearly frowning.
* PrettyBoy: Probably the definitive example to come out of Canada in Hollywood.

Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980 in London, Ontario) is a Canadian actor who got his start as a Mouseketeer on ''Series/TheMickeyMouseClub'' in the early 90's before doing several other TV shows. His first major role was the Nicholas Sparks romantic 2004 film ''Film/TheNotebook''. It established him as a heartthrob, and over the next few years he drew critical acclaim for his turns as the lead characters in both the offbeat comedy ''Film/LarsAndTheRealGirl'' and the inner-city drama ''Half Nelson'' (which received him an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nomination).

Ryan Thomas Gosling (born November 12, 1980) is a Canadian actor who got his start as a Mouseketeer on ''Series/TheMickeyMouseClub'' in the early 90's before doing several other TV shows. His first major role was the Nicholas Sparks romantic 2004 film ''Film/TheNotebook''. It established him as a heartthrob, and over the next few years he drew critical acclaim for his turns as the lead characters in both the offbeat comedy ''Film/LarsAndTheRealGirl'' and the inner-city drama ''Half Nelson'' (which received him an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nomination).

** He was approached for the role of [[Comicbook/TheJoker The Joker]] in ''[[Film/SuicideSquad2016 Suicide Squad]]'' before Creator/JaredLeto was cast. However, he turned down the offer due to the multi-picture deal the studio was requiring.

** He was originally cast as Jack Salmon in ''Film/TheLovelyBones'', but dropping out of the project a day before shooting began.

* ''Film/AllGoodThings'' (2010) as David Marks