Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film career, who has also released music as part of the indie band Dead Man’s Bones and contributed memorable vocal performances to major film soundtracks. Born in London, Ontario, he first gained recognition as a child performer on Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse Club before moving into television and film roles.

Musically, Gosling co-founded Dead Man’s Bones with actor Zach Shields in the late 2000s, releasing a self-titled album that blended gothic folk and rock with a children’s choir, and touring in support of it. His most widely heard musical work, however, comes from his acting career: songs like «City of Stars» and «A Lovely Night» from the musical film La La Land (2016), performed alongside Emma Stone, became global hits and earned major awards recognition, while «I’m Just Ken» from Barbie (2023) became a viral pop-culture moment.

Gosling’s musical output is inseparable from his screen work, giving his songs a theatrical, character-driven quality rather than a conventional pop career arc. His performances blend understated vocal delivery with strong emotional storytelling, reflecting his background as an actor first and musician second, and making his musical moments distinctive within the soundtracks and films they come from.