What You Never Knew About Keanu Reeves

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Since Keanu Reeves first hit Hollywood like a cool breeze in the '80s, he's saved humanity from robot slavery, kept a doomed bus from exploding, and even made out with Paula Abdul. But even though Reeves is a pretty prolific actor, he remains far more enigmatic than many other celebrities...until now! Here are some things you may not know about Keanu Reeves...
Bard brain | 0:24
Haunted by...a jacket? | 1:18
He can't quit smoking | 1:56
Personal tragedies | 2:19
Charity work | 2:56
Film crew favorite | 3:36
Pay cuts | 4:09
Motorcycle man | 4:33
Rad Keanu | 4:58
Not quite the Wyld Stallyns | 5:39
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[@sad_depressed_weeb4996]

*Am I the only one who thinks he's a very deep person*.

[@brandonsmith5673]

Well, he is definitely not shallow.

[@miapurplefrog8309]

I totally agree ;)

[@mbear1639]

I love him. I think he's always been hugely underrated.

[@Rosefinity]

Balls deep action, you can see nothing but the nuts hanging out.

[@000274400]

+mbear1 hes a planatary phenomenon...a global icon...underrated is something he isn't nor ever will be

[@vlORACLE]

Probably the nicest actor in Hollywood, he's been through so much and yet helps others more than himself, down to earth guy

[@frightfoo8440]

Denzel is nicer

[@brucedoyle4055]

Denzel Washington? No sry, as much as i love Denzel, no one is near to being nice and down to earth from all those well known Hollywood actors than Keanu.

[@darthtater6543]

Ivynne Wilson I agree...👍

[@dream6562]

Mikrobyo Zero no its dont to earth, he is too good for this planet

[@irosencrantz4931]

Gerardo Mendez... he is the only person I have ever heard whose voice is BETTER when he is speaking Shakespeare.

[@jamesanderson6373]

He aged well

[@benpeters8278]

well he is a time traveler

[@sunstarethosa8878]

..despite the smoking.. so yeah :)

[@kevinmackey3166]

Hawaiian and Chinese ancestry will do that!

[@jamesanderson6373]

speebyda touche

[@jackmacaroni4999]

+speebyda John Wick.

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

So he's a bad ass on screen but a total saint off it?

[@P3RSONALD3VIS3]

Saint Badass

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

hahahahahhahahahahah

[@user-qe4ji4qg1x]

maybe saint is too big of a word but he's really nice guy

[@thepugtao4216]

Yep

[@adonblustar5495]

+Davis Malcolm now that is a saint

[@SergeantBionic]

The man...The myth...The Legend

[@god5620]

batman!

[@venomsnake225]

SNAKE?

[@cellardoor199991]

...The Bad Actor...

[@MrRayguyX]

Venom Snake. We are Big Boss...

[@kIngdomkome17]

kratos?

[@Laszlo75]

Keanu is fucking awesome! Nuff said.

[@thekillermike22]

people havent said "nuff said" in like a decade, please get with the times. thnx

[@2sallads]

Who cares about getting with the so called "Times"? Style is what you make it

[@y2kennyww]

thekillermike22 . hell yeah they do. nuff said.

[@maosama3695]

no the times should get with lukas. nuff said.

[@Snickers557]

thekillermike22 fu

[@almcroof2146]

He is not time traveler. He is immortal. A highlander...

[@user-uv7ig7vl2s]

He should star in the Highlander remake.

[@almcroof2146]

Diego Macedo Christopher Lambert died in Higlander End Game killed by Adrian Paul (Duncan McLeod)...

[@selfiekroos1777]

There can only be one

[@AnnaLVajda]

No he's a 55 year old man who has had more than his fair share of sorrow. He's around my brothers age so I feel understanding of him.

[@j-zenberg4181]

Keanu would have made a pretty good Doctor Strange

[@j-zenberg4181]

+I-Player why not?

[@j-zenberg4181]

Not true, what do you call guardians of the galaxy or even Ant Man?

[@lilpocketsgames]

J -Zenberg I see him as moon knight

[@Kdoghalo]

Omg that's literally what I thought too

[@amarmani155]

doctor strange!! now thats a role for doing for a eligible actor like keanu,only hope the movie would be REAL educative and not just magic and special effects.

[@Deadpoolio47]

The most humble actor out there, doesn't do shit for fame or money just a real decent human being.

[@anirudhviswanathan3986]

Gave his earnings from the Matrix trilogy to everyone else involved is also icing on the cake

[@AndyDGS]

This world NEEDS more people like Keanu Reeves.

[@markusbondlive3009]

I dont know if its still true but Keanu lived in a small bungalow house because he believe a large empty house would be depressing and not needed to fit his needs

[@fusiontoa18]

i wouldt, c: but nonetless i prefer small cozy houses

[@vanderlubbe7791]

He lived in hotel rooms off and on, for years, apparently. The simple life.

[@seoulboi]

I understand how he feels. I moved out of my house into a condo for the same reason. It was just unnecessarily big for my need.

[@maosama3695]

actually it's true a paparazzi did followed him and he thought it was a fake house to lure them away.

[@roytipples20]

Markus Bond Live golden girls series

[@scarfacepatrick]

Last time I was this early watchmojo still had ideas

[@SexyButCurious]

Mrsmiley186 That's why the person said it.

[@hitmanwolf]

...shoved the nail right in the eye.

[@AlexC-qs7ux]

scarfacepatrick u mean that u have never been early to a vid

[@VersionBest]

Reeves is so humbled, down to earth and genuinely cares more about others than himself. Can't help but love him.

[@laplander8583]

damn keanu is great actor

[@CashelOConnolly]

Lap Lander really,have you seen him in Dracula,hysterically bad

[@natekidd4934]

he is really bad though

[@natekidd4934]

soo bad

[@cBodhi]

great guy; bad actor

[@cBodhi]

speebyda lol... So true

[@franciscopereira2341]

about donating all that money and giving up on money to make movies happen he also says that he has more enough money to live, he doesnt need more. keanu reeves is a legit nice guy

[@amarmani155]

oh yes and who doesn't like a rice bowl slave.

[@meitijobse8121]

Amar mani.. Me.. YEH.. So what at least there is rice in the bowl.. Better then an empty bowl. Really.. You have to go to a therapist.. Your negativity.. Has a BAD SMELL... DO SOMETHING FOR YOUR OXS SAKE.. CAN YOU READ US....!!!!?????

[@forgottenalex]

Where are all the bits about how Reeves would do his own stunts in John Wick?!

[@BrianMurphySmile121]

Shuare syunny as freckles at the age of nine...;-))) Wijim Tell..ur tear's Brian awe Ra Shat it ime's!..;-? ;-)

[@CalmBreez]

The man can literally shoot to kill but is practically a saint lol

[@DreadNawght]

keanu didn't want the stuntman to get hurt.

[@Havlardizimo]

Ihsus Xristus, TRIGGERED

[@BigGlutesBigToots]

Ihsus Xristus wow, salty much?

[@killaxero86]

A damn classy actor. Very few of them left in Hollywood.

[@marialeduque8827]

He´s awesome, he is the whole thing handsome, humble, down to earth ,a gentleman , a musician .... and he´s been in some awesome movies... lately Isaw the whole thruth and I am obsess with John wick, ( Ican´t wait to the sequel :-) ) I don´t understand why people say he sucks at acting .I wish nothing but happines to him

[@jagannathbarman6712]

mariale duque Just don't kill his dog:p....

[@marialeduque8827]

or steal his car

[@cellardoor199991]

take your clothes off.

[@Clearanceman2]

John Wick was horrible one of the most ridiculous movies I've ever seen.

[@marialeduque8827]

i am also an introvert, makes me love him more

[@Groaker]

Keanu Reeves strikes me as one of those beloved actors who will never get an actual Academy Award but will get a lifetime achievement award nevertheless, and probably to thunderous applause.

[@handsomesquidward5906]

Great guy, really hope he conquers his smoking addiction, one of my childhood heroes.

[@GroinFaceGroin]

It's not that difficult. I switched to vaping. I've not touched a cigarette in over three years.

[@RoleAce]

KEANU REEVES VAPENATION WOOOOOOOOO #future?

[@xninja83x67]

He probably is tired of being a slave to his addiction though and vaping wouldn't help that. At least that is how I felt about it, I quit cold turkey three years ago last october.

[@1LERS1]

Vaping is bad for your health too...

[@martinez16durango]

xNinja83x that's why I smoke marijuana haha cigarettes are a horrible addiction.

[@slipknot5400]

No one can talk bad about keanu Reeves because there is nothing bad to say about him. He's just an awesome fella.!

[@morganolfursson2560]

Met him in Japan , he is kindness and simplicity personified . A truly great guy .

[@JudeMarchisio]

Can someone tell me how Keanu hasn't aged in 20 years?!!

[@sharonfields6425]

Face lifts

[@Dragon-wl5ic]

time-travelers don't age, lol

[@ekklesiast]

JudeMarchisio He clearly has aged

[@peterthor9940]

No one ever asked if immortals ever age man. I bet you that his kindness made him young looking to.

[@noticemesenpai3497]

Black don't crack

[@MrJ777666]

His child passed, then wife & almost loses his sis from cancer, shit!

[@jagannathbarman6712]

JAMES BLACK And yet look how down to earth he is

[@zunderdod24]

its because of this, hes down to earth

[@Snickers557]

JAMES BLACK bs

[@MrJ777666]

Snickers557 ? did you watch the video?

[@HugoHakvoort]

Plus his best friend :(

[@ThomasDoLad]

heart of gold guy, i will always respect this man.

[@33hegemon]

He seems to be a humane and genuine man, and I can respect that.

[@Taitenger]

You know he is actually well known in Hollywood for being extremely hard working which is why he gets cast in very physically tasking rolls (Matrix, Replacements, John Wick). So much so that because of his dedication they were able to film the Night Club scene in John Wick in only 1 day! (If you have not seen it, look it up, its a treat!) He worked for months on end with the others in the crew to be sure they had the choreography memorized and tight before the filming date. Best part is he says he works hard because he makes SO much money that he would feel bad not working to his full potential all the time. Such a cool guy!

[@RollersPostulate]

You forgot the fact that he's an expert gunslinger.

[@ihsusxristus6003]

If "gunslinger" is code for 'fudge tunnel engineer', then you are correct.

[@buca117]

No, watch the video of him training for John Wick. I honestly couldn't believe how good he was.

[@buca117]

***** He's over 50 years old; if he's still humble, nice, and all that, I think he's going to be OK.

[@Doofwarrior88]

how can you not love Keanu Reeves even more after watching this

[@dozerenzo]

keanu reeves has always been a standup guy, if only more actors were like him, hollywood would have so many better movies.

[@michaelvasques4695]

To name another few, they’re plenty of down to earth celebrities much like Keanu Reeves, trust me I’ve seen a quite a few: 1. Tom Hanks 2. Danny Devito 3. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 4. Shaquille O’Neal 5. Denzel Washington 6. Keegan Michael-Key 7. Johnny Depp 8. Will Ferrell 9. Terry Crews 10. John Cena 11. Jack Black 12. Seth Rogen 13. Dave Grohl 14. Robin Williams (though he’s dead now) 15. Jon Bon Jovi 16. Katy Perry 17. Alec Baldwin 18. Jim Carrey 19. Christopher Walken 20. Billie Eillish And I’m pretty dang sure there is even more out there that I just don’t know of, or loose track of.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

He sat down next to me at a showing of Gladiator in SF so I said Hi I'm ... and he held out his hand to shake mine and said Hi, I'm Keanu. We laughed. He did all the moves Russell Crowe's character did, perched on the edge of his seat. Nice guy. Also, in town to see the Giants was Rob Schneider, who sat in front of us.

[@sergiovinicius2221]

My Favourite Actor !!

[@joeyshuny5]

Long story short he's a really cool cat. That's totally refreshing.

[@zookinthe6ix461]

Had the pleasure to walk into Keanu in Toronto. Very friendly and polite, hard to come across actors with a positive attitude such as him

[@Forenzikproductions]

Keanu has been my favorite actor for a long time, he has a unique persona on screen and off screen too. Awesome guy wish I was him. :)

[@jurzyjohner432]

So he's actually a great caring guy, God Bless him, if only all stars were like him this a be better world.

[@ripplesnake]

Reeves isn't just a great actor he's a great individual. I meet him in NY while stationed there with the USCG.

[@RGutz90]

Keanu doesn't time travel he's just immortal

[@Mslaralinda]

So can he find me before I do die. ;)

[@dj_bullets7106]

Probably the most down-to-Earth no bullshit actor around too. Huge props to Mr. Reeves.

[@PrestonLions3]

Keanu Reeves is a GREAT actor i always loved him so much had so much fun with as john wick, matrix, speed, street kings, Constantine, point break, 47 Roinin and some another's glad he is doing giving money to 12 stuntman harley Davidson what a smart guy sorry for his wife died in car accident and also it's a shame how before he's wife died his unborn son or daughter has died ! dam what a heartbreaking but lucky long as he is enjoying his life.

[@beachsheri9684]

Keanu is bright, refreshing and so far ahead of all the actors who really do nothing but tell us how to live and vote.....!!!!!!!! Mr. Reeve's is his own man and we like him alot

[@P3RSONALD3VIS3]

Definitely one of my top 10 favorite people

[@oly070]

One of my fav actors ever...

[@smilingontime]

I'd like to meet him one day.

[@trouty606]

Keanu seems like such a cool guy. He's very quiet and stoic in most of his recent movies, but then you watch interviews and he's so energetic and animated and just seems genuine and excited about what he's talking about.

[@UnBroken11100]

If I met Keanu Reeves in real life, I think he'd make me nervous. Not because he's a movie star, or how he looks, it's different than that. I'd be nervous because this man gives off a vibe of "seeing through you". As though he'd know all your secret without you telling him. Chances are I'd not make eye contact and slip away... I'd rather keep my secret hidden Mr Reeves. lol

[@everythingphil9376]

One thing you missed, Keanu also has super-mad run-and-gun skills, like his like his movie characters.

[@DEFxRECON]

Keanu is my hero. Dude had so much shit happen to him, but he just got back up and continued doing his thing.

[@redaisy57]

Keanu comes across as a very deep. Very personal and very vulnerable person. Seems like the most real person in Hollywood.

[@12345678927164]

Never knew he was so nice like like this.

[@redacted9284]

If they made a red dead redemption movie he would be John marston

[@SonGoku-hr5kz]

I think norman reedus might suit xD

[@mrazza6182]

He’d be Arthur

[@LucienSabre]

Never known? These things have been well-known for decades, pretty much since Keanu starred in the Devil's Advocate and even before. lol lol lol

[@Bluffery]

yea, point break was his big role in '91

[@jesusbobadilla1668]

they just using the new john wick movie for views.

[@LucienSabre]

Bluffery As was My Private Idaho in '93, Speed in '95, the Matrix trilogy from '99, etc. Keanu has had big roles almost every year, especially in the '90s and early 2000s. 👍😃💖

[@Bluffery]

I agree, was just going back to early 90s

[@LucienSabre]

Jesus Bobadilla Actually not, as the thumbnail is not from John Wick 2 - if you check JW2's trailer, his hair is longer than in the thumbnail.

[@Epochal_Enigmas]

Keanu Reeves is a man of focus, commitment, and sheer will... something other actors know very little about.

[@independentthinker7168]

wow.. never knew he was such a good guy. Im a fan

[@beachsheri9684]

That's his business I suppose!

[@StrikerFX47]

Keanu Reeves has always been one of my favorite actors. But now I like him even more. I had no idea he was such a great guy.

[@Ray19888]

I have the upmost respect for this man.

[@BurritoTFB]

This is a truly thankful and humble man, I have nothing but respect for this legend.

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

I have always loved Keanu Reeves. Not only is he hot, but he is a Class Act. I would marry him in a hot second!

[@Widestone001]

Something tells me that you'd have to get in a pretty long line. :-)

[@doublep1980]

They didn't mentioned,that he's a real life martial artist.He did extensive training,for the Matrix movies and continued to train afterwards,with Daniel Berhardt.He's a martial artist/actor/stunt man,the tall ''Agent'' who fights with Morpheus,on top of the truck,in Matrix:Reloaded,plays also the main henchman in John Wick and did the stunt coordination for the sequel.Keanu even directed/produced a martial arts movie,called ''Man of Tai Chi'',where he plays the villain,btw,he has chinese ancestory.

[@nicholasdao2649]

Wow. I had no idea there was such a generous and respectable actor such as him.

[@rudolphphillipzentha]

just respect Keanu so much. pray that he always filled with joy and happiness throughout his entire life. amen.

[@Camps2630]

Say what you will about his "boring acting", seems like a normal, nice person compared to a lot of these actors now who want the attention

[@Looper]

What have you heard about Keanu Reeves?

[@Devinn504]

Looper you got my money man?

[@rebeccaingram428]

EllisD what?

[@PSF1986]

Looper I'm not a grass.

[@ComPrt3]

I heard that he is the current owner of the "Keanu Reeves School of Acting".

[@brucec1626]

that hes the most down to earth celeb there is and he doesent spend his movie $... its for his kids or something, cant remember.

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

indeed one of the nicest and most humble celebrities out there.

[@mrshhh7841]

Living here in West Hollywood for a few years my opinion of what I am told still stands ...He may be to good to even be hanging around here on earth .

[@alZiiHardstylez]

To be honest, I'm not a fan of Keanu Reeves. Not him as a person but as an actor. Wasn't too much of a fan but he seems like a pretty decent bloke. New found respect for the man.

[@HailRider]

I used to badger about his limited acting ability. What appears to me as being dead panned all the time..emotionless. But these are things I never knew and I have a new found respect for someone that cares and gives for others benefit.

[@lauriannmaeno7582]

HailRider vvvggh

[@HailRider]

I don't know what that means =/

[@jewellzstadnyk8904]

Such a talented man along with a giving one.. certainly someone who is here for all the right reasons💖

[@shadowman2192]

Reeves is one of the greatest actors in the world. Not just because he's a great actor. But also seems like a great person.

[@93deadpool]

I believe 'Point Break' solidified his action career before 'Speed'.

[@TheSoundOfTwang]

Johnny Utah "See ya' in Hell Johnny!"

[@butterfly2332]

awesome man. heart of gold. wish he would quit smokin

[@michailisrangas-pantazis2566]

an amazing actor and a kind person we need more people like keanu reeves in hollywood

[@NWOtion]

Keanu is severely underrated as both an actor and human

[@robertosheldon9061]

Matrix was one of the coolest movies ever that alone makes Keanu awesome. And from what ive seen and heard of him in interviews he also seems to be a cool dood. Sharing his wealth and such. We need more actors/ppl like that. For more awesome movies and a better world! HAHAHAHAHASHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@how2videos496]

He donated over $75 Million during the Matrix ... a true Canadian!

[@polanialmoni6274]

He’s breathtaking! Inside out, what an alpha superstar with modesty and kindness.

[@n4ko]

u have to admire him for returning soo much... even though soo much has been taken from him

[@KrypticStudiosCorp]

Always thought he was awesome, now just have more reasons :D

[@avaflor76]

I love Keanu....sooooo hot.....so amazing....

[@wthompson2692]

Probably one of the coolest actors! Seems super down to earth too!

[@Kesyabasturd]

I've always liked Keanu Reeves, he seems like a down to earth fellow.

[@russian.fsb.spy.6814]

Good Man... Period...

[@thewatchers325]

Constantine then matrix John sick man all's my FAVOURITE

[@allenluis6995]

what's it to yah john wick dude not john sick

[@keyshyia1598]

I think it’s great for a actor to be down to earth. Way to go Keanu!

[@shuggaqube]

I just love this man so much, he will always be successful because he is so humble. Love you forever, Keanu ♥♥♥♥

[@murciadoxial8056]

i need a shakespeare adaptation starring keanu reeves, and i need it now

[@jadeshepherd8627]

Murcia doxial there's Kenneth brannagh's Much Ado About Nothing

[@lute1069]

Take Keanu and Depp and put them in a room together with a typewriter and see what happens.

[@bradygould7940]

Billy and Ted 2 starring Captain Jack Sparrow.

[@StrikerFX47]

Hahahahahahah what?

[@stiimuli]

Brady Gould I'd totally go see that XD

[@bobocpe]

onlywrin They kill each other cuz Depp was an owner of a club in which his best friend River Phoenix died. He was doing drugs with Depp and overdosed:(...

[@ihsusxristus6003]

+bobocpe And Marylin Manson, whom J. Depp is intimate friends with, gave Keanu's girlfriend, who was pregnant with his child, cocaine and she crashed her car and died, along with the unborn child. What I don't get is that Keanu continued being friends with M. M. despite the misfortune.

[@BobSmith-ww9rp]

What a great MAN. I wish more people were like him.

[@NoNo-gl5kp]

Keanu has always been one of my most fav actors

[@therezaloftus]

wow he is just an all round nice guy not many of those about

[@queenie2937]

I love your profile picture! ♡♡

[@MedievalSolutions]

Its a shame, that Cowboy Bebop live action is not happening. Keanu would've been amazing Spike.

[@vincentbryan1962]

I'm glad he's getting this recognition. Kinda gives hope for people that their good deeds their real and genuine self, just doing the right thing... always comes back

[@chriss.9398]

It is honestly hard not to like this guy. I just got done watching a video of top 10 actors who are secretly huge assholes and it is refreshing to see one that is genuinely a decent guy. It seems like the dude is as humble and normal as it gets and just enjoys making movies and films and is constantly looking out to help. Wish there were more like him in hollywood or hell just in general.

[@doggfather123]

i met him in the cut restaurant in beverly hills, he was nice and agreed to take pictures with my group. i was surprised that he fit in his friend's fiat 500 considering he was so tall.

[@diegomariacardona8273]

Being Neo, John Constantine, and John wick isn't easy

[@marie-bo5il]

The thing is so many of us love him for who he is. A swell and nice guy who can and has done good acting pieces/roles. Love you Keanu!!! Can't wait for John Wick 2 :D

[@kirani111]

I truly, truly admire him.

[@SyahmiAbdulMajid]

I like Keanu reaves, he is nice person, reporter or paperrazy do not make his life horrible please thank you.

[@quinnrollen]

Whoa...

[@VAL_ON_WHEELS]

That's the power of positivity you are given a superior gift in return.

[@ZVManning]

nope of that surprised me because I imagined he was that dreamy irl