Ryan Gosling's early life and the start of his acting career laid the foundation for his future success.
Birth
November 12, 1980
Ryan Thomas Gosling was born in London, Ontario, Canada, to Thomas Ray Gosling and Donna Wilson.
The All-New Mickey Mouse Club
1993–1995
Gosling joined the Disney Channel's The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, where he performed alongside future stars like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.
Early Television Roles
1995
He appeared in episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Goosebumps, gaining early experience in television.
Breaker High
1996
Gosling landed a main role in the television series Breaker High, furthering his acting career.