Keanu Reeves Parents

Patricia Taylor and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr are Keanu Reeves’ parents.

Keanu Reeves is an accomplished Canadian actor who was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut and was raised in Toronto. His full name is Keanu Charles Reeves. Reeves initiated his acting career by participating in theater productions and television films. His first appearance in a feature film was in Youngblood (1986).

However, his breakthrough role came in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), where he garnered significant recognition. He continued to portray the same character in its subsequent sequels. Reeves received critical acclaim for his portrayal of a hustler in the independent drama My Own Private Idaho (1991), which further showcased his versatility as an actor. He solidified his status as an action hero through leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994). After experiencing several disappointments at the box office, Keanu Reeves managed to regain acclaim through his performance in the horror film The Devil's Advocate (1997). However, it was his role as Neo in the groundbreaking science fiction series The Matrix, which commenced in 1999, that propelled him to greater stardom.

Despite encountering another period of commercial setbacks, Reeves achieved a remarkable comeback by portraying the titular assassin in the highly successful John Wick film series, beginning in 2014. Recognizing his influence and impact in the industry, Time magazine honored him by including him in their prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.

Here is all about the parents of Keanu Reeves:

Patricia Taylor

Patricia Taylor, a distinguished production designer, was born in 1944 in Hampshire, England, UK. Recognized for her outstanding work, she has contributed to notable projects such as The Four Corners of Nowhere (1995), Couches, Tables and Darts (1999), and Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991).

Patricia, hailing from Essex, England, met her husband, Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., while employed in Beirut. Tragically, he abandoned Patricia and their son, Keanu Reeves, when the young boy was only three years old. Following their divorce in 1966, Patricia relocated the family first to Sydney and then to New York City.

In 1970, she married Paul Aaron, a distinguished director with credits in both Broadway and Hollywood. Eventually, they settled in Toronto, but their union came to an end in 1971. Throughout Keanu Reeves's journey, Aaron remained a close and influential figure, offering him guidance and even recommending a position at the Hedgerow Theatre in Pennsylvania. Patricia went on to marry Robert Miller, a rock music promoter, in 1976; however, their marriage concluded in divorce in 1980. Subsequently, she entered into her fourth marriage with Jack Bond, a hairdresser, which lasted until 1994.

Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr

Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., a native of Hawaii, United States, was born in 1942. Regrettably, Reeves Jr. departed the world in 2018 at the age of 75 in Ewa Beach, Honolulu. Primarily known for his occupation as a farmer, Reeves Jr. dedicated the majority of his life to Honolulu and, although not actively involved in Keanu's upbringing, contributed to the local agricultural community.

In the 1960s, he pursued an education in geology at the esteemed American University in Lebanon. Tragically, Samuel encountered legal troubles in 1995 when he faced a ten-year sentence for drug possession. Throughout this period, he and Keanu experienced a strained relationship and, unfortunately, were unable to reconcile prior to Samuel's demise.