Name: Ryan Gosling
Age: 31
Character: Stephen Meyers in The Ides of March
Film: The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary.
When an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: The actor has no previous Golden Globe wins.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: Gosling has three nominations - Best Actor for Lars and the Real Girl & Blue Valentine as well as Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Crazy, Stupid Love.
Award/Nominations for role: The film received a Best Cast nomination at the Broadcast Film Critics Awards.
Critics: “The acting is just first class once again there is a superb turn from Ryan Gosling he is just this major presence whenever he is on the screen - he just exudes this something that makes him compelling to watch.” - FemaleFirst
“The Ides of March is a pulse-racing thriller that hits where it hurts. Clooney's performance is exceptional and Gosling is terrific in an all-stops-out role.” - Rolling Stone.
“Yet another fantastic performance from Ryan Gosling, in what has turned out to be his breakout year that elevates him to the top rank of actors.” - OK! Magazine.
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