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51-101 Things we know about Keanu...Lets Add MORE
51. Keanu likes bands such as Crooked Fingers, Kula Shaker, John Coltrane, The Ramones, The Exploited, Joy Division, Clash, Fugazi, Sonic Youth, Lync and Robert Johnson. Also The Butthole Surfers, The Pixies, The Velvet Underground, Wire, Sham 69, Discharge, Agent Orange, Big Black, The Twillight Singers and Husker Du.
52. Keanu attended Jesse Ketchum Public School in Toronto from kindergarten through the eighth grade, and attended several high schools (including De La Salle College; Toronto High
School for the Performing Arts and Hedgerow Theatre) before dropping out completely at age 17
53. Keanu’s previous jobs have been a skate sharpener, pasta shop manager and arboriculturist [a tree cutter]
54. Some of Keanu’s hobbies include horseback riding and surfing [both inspired by movies he’s done].
55. Keanu is very good at Chess and Scrabble. Not so great at ping-pong [according to Djimon Hounsou]
56. Keanu is very well read. Amongst his favourite authors are Shakespeare, Thomas Mann, Dostoevsky, Oriana Fallaci, Arthur Rimbaud, Stephen Hawking, Denis Diderot, William Gibson, Philip K. ****, Stanislavsky and Jack Kerouac.
57. Keanu has won 4 MTV Movie Awards [1992: Most Desirable Male for “Point Break”.1995: Best Onscreen Duo “Speed” (with Sandra Bullock). 2000: Best Male Performance “The Matrix”.
2000: Best Fight Sequence “The Matrix” (with Laurence Fishburne)]
58. Keanu has also won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award [in 2000 for Favorite Actor Science Fiction “The Matrix”] and a Teen Choice Award in 2003 for “The Matrix Reloaded”
59. Keanu’s hands are imprinted in cement at Planet Hollywood in Los Angeles
60. Keanu has passed on several film roles for various reasons, including Platoon, The Fly II, Heat, The Object Of My Affection, Showtime and Billy Jack
61. Keanu has expressed a desire to have starred in the X-Men [as Wolverine] and Lord of the Ring franchises [as Aragorn].
62. If Keanu could play a historical figure it would be the French Poet Rimbaud, “He sort of appeals to my self-destructive, artistic, cool kind of deep side” he says
63. One of Keanu’s other wishes is to play the role of Dionysius.
64. Famous Keanu quotes:
“I AM normal… any other perception is a lie, leads to madness.”
“Either you like me or you don’t.”
“Do know that I am the critics’ whipping boy.”
“I’m no babe magnet…”
“When I act, I’m free.”
65. Keanu is a very private person and he likes it that way…
66. Keanu inspired Leonardo DiCaprio to do his first Shakespearean film [Romeo and Juliet]
67. In Thai “Keanu” literally translates as “****-Rat”.
68. Keanu has been in 2 music videos [Paula Abdul’s ‘Rush Rush’ in 1992 and Anthrax’s ‘Safe Home’ in 2003]. He also pops up in movie related pop videos, such as ‘Speed’ by Billy Idol and ‘Shout It Out’ by Slaughter [for Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’] and ‘Passive’ by A Perfect Circle
69. Keanu’s manager is Erwin Stoff [of 3 Arts Entertainment] who has known him since he was 13. He is currently represented by the Creative Artists Agency
70. Keanu co-wrote several songs for Dogstar including ‘Isabelle’
71. Keanu has appeared on stage 4 times so far [Hamlet, The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet and Wolfboy].
72. ‘Wolfboy’ earned Keanu his first Equity card.
73. Keanu has been in 10 made for TV films, including ‘Young Again’ and ‘Brotherhood of Justice’
74. Keanu has guest starred in 3 tv shows: ‘Action’ [1999]. ‘High Octane’ [1995] and ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’ [1989]
75. Keanu reportedly earned his SAG union card with the TV movie ‘Under the Influence’ in 1986
76. While attending De La Salle College in Toronto, Keanu was selected MVP. In 1986. This skill also earned him his first part in a major motion picture – ‘Youngblood,’ which starred Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze
77. Keanu has a very humble and endearing personality, which has garnered him legions of loyals fans from all walks of life
78. Keanu can also be a bit of a perfectionist, especialy about his work
79. Keanu’s friends say he’s relaxed and warm in private
80. Keanu has a dry wit, a wicked sense of humour and is quite a funny guy
81. Keanu has also been labelled as ‘mysterious’ because he doesn’t reveal a lot about himself
82. Keanu is a romantic at heart
83. Keanu has starred in more than one film with the following actresses: Sandra Bullock [Speed/Il Mare], Charlize Theron [Devil’s Advocate/Sweet November], Rachel Weisz [Chain Reaction/Constantine]
84. Keanu is a great kisser [according to Sandra Bullock]
85. Keanu is beautiful both ‘inside and out’ [Sandra Bullock]
86. Keanu is a cool guy and ‘he has a very soothing effect on people’ [Sandy B]
87. Keanu is very honest and doesn’t hold back on giving his opinion on something
88. Keanu is a great listener and uses this skill to give acute reactions in his performances
89. Keanu is very giving in that he gives other actors plenty of space to perform and doesn’t encroach
90. Keanu doesn’t talk unless he has something to say and usually his thoughts are quite profound and often original
91. Keanu is the kindest, most respectful person you’ll EVER meet [Sandy B]
92. Keanu has excellent manners
93. Keanu is very close to his mother and sisters
94. Keanu doesn’t mind doing photoshoots ‘it’s part of the job’
95. Keanu has a cute pidgeon-toed gait and has a penchant for scuffed boots
96. Keanu’s eyes flash amber-brown in the sunlight
97. Keanu has very big hands
98. Keanu has never googled himself, but is fully aware of the internet and it’s uses and was surprised to hear that his fans ‘document his every move’
99. Keanu’s favourite tipples include a fine Bordeaux wine [like Chateau Margeaux] and Corona Beer
100. Keanu gets women. He understands them. He loves them. [Sandy B]
101. Keanu wears Cuiron Pour Homme by Helmut Lang [ummmmmmmm]
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