Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor and musician who first garnered attention as a child performer and later became a leading man known for both indie dramas and big-budget films. He gained a heartthrob status in "The Notebook", earned an Oscar nod for "Half Nelson", and proved his comedic chops in "La La Land" (another Oscar-nominated role). Gosling is admired for his understated style and on-screen sincerity.