Actor Keanu Reeves was born in which city?
Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon, and was raised in Toronto, Canada. Of Chinese-Hawaiian heritage on his geologist father’s side, Reeves’ first name translates from Hawaiian to English as “cool breeze over the mountains.” Reeves’ mom worked in entertainment as a performer and later a costume designer. When his parents’ split, he moved with his mother and sister to New York and then Toronto.
He first gained attention for his performance in "River's Edge", while the comedy "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" and its sequel, "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey", brought him major recognition. Reeves has developed an eclectic film roster that includes the action flick "Speed" and the sci-fi blockbusters "The Matrix" and its sequels, as well as more art-house fare like "My Own Private Idaho".
His artistic aspirations are not limited to film, Reeves co-founded the band Dogstar in the early 1990s. Dogstar enjoyed modest success, releasing two albums during Reeves' decade-long run as its bass player. He later played bass for a band called Becky for about a year.
Reported to be one of the more generous actors in Hollywood, Reeves helped care for his sister during her lengthy battle with leukemia, and has supported such organizations as Stand Up To Cancer and PETA.
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