Keanu Charles Reeves ( kee-AH-noo; born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian actor. Known for his phlegmatic disposition in roles spanning numerous genres, he has gained distinction and acclaim for his performances as a leading man in action cinema. Born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, he made his acting debut in the Canadian television series Hangin' In (1984), before making his feature film debut in Youngblood (1986). Wikipedia