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Updated November 12th, 2019 at 15:35 IST

Ryan Gosling: Here are some lesser-known facts about the actor

Ryan Gosling turns a year older on November 12. He is known for his film The Notebook. Here are some lesser-known facts about the actor that you should know.

Reported by: Brandon Fernandes
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Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling turns a year older today. The actor is known for many of his much-acclaimed films such as The Notebook, La La Land, The Believer and Crazy Stupid Love. The actor has created a niche for himself in the industry and is reportedly one of the most bankable actors in the Hollywood industry. Here are some lesser-known facts about the actor.

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He got the role in The Notebook because he was not handsome

Nick Cassavetes, director of The Notebook reportedly decided to cast Ryan because he seemed like a regular guy. According to reports, Nick told Ryan that he chose him for the role because he was not like the other young actors in Hollywood. He also mentioned that he was not handsome, not cool but he a regular boy who looked a bit nuts.

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  • Ryan Gosling directed a film

Ryan was inspired by director Nicolas Winding-Refn, whom he worked with on Drive and Only God Forgives. Ryan decided to direct a mysterious film of his own, saturated with his own take on the unique colour scheme of Winding-Refn's films. However, the film was criticized for its story.

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  • Ryan Gosling built his own car

Ryan starred as the unnamed driver in the film Drive. Gosling wanted to understand his character deeply, so he built the car he uses. Winding-Refn, the director of the film has said that Ryan wanted to build his own car. So the old grey car he drove around was built by Ryan himself. He took it apart and put it back together.

  • Ryan Gosling lived in the woods for two months

In 2017, the producer of the film called Fracture tried to reach out to Ryan. But he could not reach him on the phone. According to reports, Ryan Gosling lived in a tent in the woods for two months, going away from civilization for undisclosed reasons.

  • Ryan Gosling roams alone in Disneyland

Ryan Gosling had said during interviews that one of his favourite ways to relax is to put on a pair of headphones and a cap, go anonymous, and just take rides alone at Disneyland all day.

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Published November 12th, 2019 at 12:43 IST

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