You don't have to tell me. I know, I know...
But a boy can dream...
I can tell you that sales of Sky magazine rocketted round our way the month that this photo spread appeared.
A Young Keanu. Well, he was born in Beirut on 2 September 1964 and these photos were taken in 1985 when he was appearing in the play Wolfboy. For a young, inexperienced actor, he certainly seems to be holding his own. Alright, alright, I know it's wishful thinking.
"My name can't be *that* tough to prounounce"
"When I don't feel free and can't do what I want I just react. I go against
it."
"I was hopeless at high school - I failed everything but Latin."
"I'm a middle-class white boy, a bourgeois, middle-class white boy with an
absent father, a strong-willed mother and two beautiful sisters."
"To perform Shakespeare you get to say very profound words and in the body
it feels more thrilling. Your spirit, your intellect, your heart and your
voice."
"I have to say I prefer Shakespeare to the action stuff."
"You know what is a nice thought? Retirement. That's what we've got to
look forward to. A hundred movies in the can and time to relax on a
warm beach."
"When my life is over, I'll be remembered for playing Ted."
Loves Ballroom dancing
Motorcycle is 1974 850cc Norton Combat Commando
Sisters are Karina (age 18) and Kim (28)
Named after his great, great-uncle
His step-father, Paul Aaron is a film and stage Director
Is afraid of the dark
Had job sharpening ice skates
Was nicknamed The Wall by high school hockey team (La Salle)
Father part Chinese part Hawaiian, Mother English
Played Hamlet on stage (1995) at Manitoba Theatre Center
Played Mercutio Romeo & Juliet on stage in 1983
Played Trinculo The Tempest in 1988
Father left the family when Keanu was very young
Keanu is left-handed
He plays bass guitar for the band Dogstar
Weighs about 175lbs
Was manager of a pasta shop in Toronto
He loves to play ice hockey (goalie position)
His father was a geologist, but is now serving time in prison
His mother was a costume designer for rock stars such as Alice Cooper
His spleen was sewn up after his most serious motorcycle accident
His 1974 motorcycle is among his most prized possessions
His name means "cool breeze over the mountains" in Hawaiian
Dropped out of high school when he was 17 to become an actor
Hobbies include horseback riding and surfing (both inspired from movie roles)
Was MVP on his high school hockey team, where he was a goalie
Dead Drop (1996) aka Critical Path
Feeling Minnesota (1995)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995) [Johnny Mnemonic]
Walk in the Clouds, A (1995)
Speed (1994)[Jack Traven]
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) [Julian]
Freaked (1993) [Ortiz the Dog Boy].
Little Buddha (1993)[Siddhartha]
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)[Don John]
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)[Jonathan Harker]
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)Ted "Theodore" Logan
My Own Private Idaho (1991)Scott Favor
Point Break (1991)Johnny Utah
I Love You to Death (1990) [Marlon]
Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter (1990) [Martin Loader]
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)Ted "Theodore" Logan
Parenthood (1989)[Tod]
Dangerous Liaisons (1988) [Chevalier Danceny]
Night Before, The (1988)[Winston Connelly]
Permanent Record (1988)[Chris Townsend]
Prince of Pennsylvania, The (1988)[Rupert Marshetta]
Act of Vengeance (1986) (TV) [Buddy Palmer]
Babes in Toyland (1986) (TV)[Alex/Jack Be Nimble]
Brotherhood of Justice (1986) (TV)[Derek]
Flying (1986) aka Dream to Believe [Tommy]
River's Edge (1986)[Matt]
Under the Influence (1986) (TV)[Eddie Talbot]
Young Again (1986) (TV)[Michael Riley (17)]
Youngblood (1986)
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