Keanu Reeves
Awards & Honours
22
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Reeves is one of the most beloved actors of his generation, consistently ranked among the greatest action stars. In 2020, The New York Times placed him fourth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. His John Wick franchise has grossed over $1 billion globally, cementing his status as a box-office powerhouse. He holds a Guinness World Record for being the highest-paid actor for a single production, earning over $30 million for the Matrix sequels. Beyond awards, his genuine kindness and philanthropy have earned him a unique place in popular culture, where he is celebrated not just for his films but for his character.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for motion pictures.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Guinness World Record – Highest Paid Actor for a Single Production
Held the record until 2016 for earning $30 million+ for The Matrix sequels.
Honorary Degree
Honorary doctorate for contributions to film and the arts.
Key to the City of Toronto
Awarded for his cultural impact and philanthropy.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
2022-05-23
The 100 Most Influential People of 2022
Vanity Fair
2019-06-01
The Legend of Keanu Reeves
Esquire
2019-05-01
Keanu Reeves: The Last Action Hero
GQ
2020-11-01
Keanu Reeves: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Rolling Stone
2021-01-01
Keanu Reeves: The Resurrection
Records & Feats
Highest-Paid Actor for a Single Production
Earned over $30 million for The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, holding the Guinness World Record until 2016.
Fourth-Greatest Actor of the 21st Century
Ranked #4 by The New York Times in 2020, the highest-ranking action star on the list.