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Biography One of the most inscrutable actors to ever hit it big, Keanu Reeves has been by turns adored, reviled, and grudgingly respected by the movie-going public. As the controversy over his talent rages on, his career choices and paychecks show him inching toward A-list status. Reeves, whose first name means "cool breeze over the mountains" in Hawaiian...
| Company: |
Company Films, Partner (Producer)
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| Talent Agent: |
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) - Kevin Huvane
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| Profession: |
Actor / Soundtrack / Producer |
| Born: |
2 September 1964, Beirut, Lebanon (age 45) |
| Birth Name: |
Keanu Charles Reeves |
| Height: |
6' 1¼" (1.86 m) |
| Nickname: |
The Wall (due to his position in ice hockey) / The One |
| Also Known As: |
Keanu Reeves / K.C. Reeves / Keannu Reeves |
| Awards: |
10 wins & 19 nominations |
| Credited Years: |
1982 - 2012 |
Salary
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The Matrix Revolutions (2003): $15,000,000 + 15% of the gross |
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The Matrix Reloaded (2003): $15,000,000 + 15% of the gross |
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The Replacements (2000): $12,500,000 |
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The Matrix (1999): $10,000,000 + 10% of the gross |
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The Devil's Advocate (1997): $8,000,000 |
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Youngblood (1986): $3,000 |
Real Life Quotes
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What would happen if you melted? You know, you never really hear this talked about much, but spontaneous combustion? It exists!...[people] burn from within...sometimes they'll be in a wooden chair and the chair won't burn, but there'll be nothing left of the person. Except sometimes his teeth. Or the heart. No one speaks about this, but its for real. |
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My name can't be THAT tough to pronounce! |
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When I don't feel free and can't do what I want I just react. I go against it. |
Trivia
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Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1995] |
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Ranked #23 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] |
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Arrested in Los Angeles; charged with drunk driving. [May 1993] |
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Loves ballroom dancing. |
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He owns at least two Norton Commando motorcycles whose engines were available in both 750cc and 850cc capacities, the high-compression version being the Combat Commando. |
Other Works
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(1995) Played Hamlet on stage (1995) at Manitoba Theatre Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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(1999) Academy Awards presenter, with Charlize Theron. |
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(1991) Music video for Paula Abdul : "Rush Rush" (he played the James Dean role) |
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(199?) MTV Movie Awards - presenter "Most Desireable Female" |
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(1988) Played Trinculo (The Tempest) |
Where Are They Now?
| February 2004 |
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Beverly Hills |
| March 2008 |
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Recently wrapped The Day the Earth Stood Still and is riding his motorcycle around LA before he starts filming The Secret Life of Pippa Lee. |
| April 2009 |
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Attending the IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix as a guest of honor. |
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