Keanu Reeves Turns 47: Five Fun Facts (probably) Knew Nothing Of It
For the amount of time it has been in the spotlight, Keanu Reeves has managed to retain a remarkable amount of privacy. Charming but evasive in interviews, paparazzi flashes Court refused for reasons of best advertising is "Speed" star has kept a close sphinx aura of mystery.
But in spite of Reeves' best to remain enigmatic, some information about the actor was able to slip out.
As the player prepares to turn 47 on Friday, some little known facts.
5) It is very generous
Rather than wring every dollar he could out of the popular film series "Matrix", Reeves signed his rear-face for two sequels to the films special effects and costume design teams - an act of philanthropy, that cost him millions.
And it is far from the only time you had a financial success in the name of his art - his salary Reeves got a few million for 1997 is "The Devil's Advocate", so that producers could afford to Al Pacino on board too.
"Money is the last thing I think," said Reeves. "I could live on what I have done in centuries to come."
4) He's a coke
Before the "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" - even before "River's Edge" - Reeves has built his new job, and Coca-Cola. Reeves, then 16, played a cyclist to win is confirmed, that sugary, carbonated drinks. To see him take a break, which updates the video.
3) It is ambidextrous
Although left-handed, Reeves played bass with his band Dogstar and Becky in a way right-handed. Despite this apparent advantage has little band of impression in the world of music.
2) It is picky
"The Gift" Regardless, Reeves is actually quite picky about the roles he takes. He refused the role of Pvt. Chris Taylor in 1986 for "Platoon" (a part that eventually went to Charlie Sheen) because he was not satisfied with the violence of the film. He also went on the role of Racer X in 2008, "Speed Racer" and famous - most say wisely - refused to participate in "Speed 2: Cruise Control", following his hit "Speed" .
1) It is perhaps the coolest name ever
The name of his uncle, Henry Keanu Reeves, the actor's name translates roughly to "cool mountain breeze" in Hawaiian.
No wonder the guy is so relaxed.
But in spite of Reeves' best to remain enigmatic, some information about the actor was able to slip out.
As the player prepares to turn 47 on Friday, some little known facts.
5) It is very generous
Rather than wring every dollar he could out of the popular film series "Matrix", Reeves signed his rear-face for two sequels to the films special effects and costume design teams - an act of philanthropy, that cost him millions.
"Money is the last thing I think," said Reeves. "I could live on what I have done in centuries to come."
4) He's a coke
Before the "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" - even before "River's Edge" - Reeves has built his new job, and Coca-Cola. Reeves, then 16, played a cyclist to win is confirmed, that sugary, carbonated drinks. To see him take a break, which updates the video.
3) It is ambidextrous
Although left-handed, Reeves played bass with his band Dogstar and Becky in a way right-handed. Despite this apparent advantage has little band of impression in the world of music.
2) It is picky
"The Gift" Regardless, Reeves is actually quite picky about the roles he takes. He refused the role of Pvt. Chris Taylor in 1986 for "Platoon" (a part that eventually went to Charlie Sheen) because he was not satisfied with the violence of the film. He also went on the role of Racer X in 2008, "Speed Racer" and famous - most say wisely - refused to participate in "Speed 2: Cruise Control", following his hit "Speed" .
1) It is perhaps the coolest name ever
The name of his uncle, Henry Keanu Reeves, the actor's name translates roughly to "cool mountain breeze" in Hawaiian.
No wonder the guy is so relaxed.
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