In honor of the actor's 59th birthday, let's celebrate with some blasts from this Hollywood sweetheart's past.&nbsp;

Over the last 30 years, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/what-are-you-instagram-2020-trend-meme" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keanu Reeves</a> has cemented his place in Hollywood as he's charmed the world with both his good looks and humor. The actor quickly rose to fame in the '80s and '90s after his iconic roles starring in Bill &amp; Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989),&nbsp;Point Break (1991), and The Matrix&nbsp;franchise.&nbsp;He received a resurgence of popularity over the summer of 2019, being referred to as the "<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/internet-boyfriend-syndrome-female-driven-stories-bridgerton-rege-jean-page-noah-centineo-netflix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Internet's Boyfriend</a>" (which he found to be "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIqtn_Gcbkk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wacky</a>") following his appearances in John Wick 3,&nbsp;Always Be My Maybe,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Toy Story 4.&nbsp;
Outside his acting credentials, Reeves is known to be a giant sweetheart, earning a tremendous amount of adoration for his thoughtful actions such as <a href="https://twitter.com/James_Dator/status/1129383746694766592">buying an ice cream just to sign an autograph on the receipt for a fan</a>&nbsp;or taking a surprise road trip with stranded passengers after their plane made an emergency stop.&nbsp;
To celebrate his 59th birthday, join L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;in admiring some of his best throwback moments.&nbsp;

Reeves makes his acting debut in an episode of the Canadian sitcom "Hangin' It" in 1984.

The young actor begins to make a name for himself in the late '80s, being cast in multiple films such as "River's Edge" and "Dangerous Liaisons."

Reeves relaxes backstage in 1988.

Reeves and his co-star Alex Winter attend the "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" premiere.

The star looks like a classic '90s icon in this photoshoot.

Reeves plays a street hustler alongside River Phoenix in "My Own Private Idaho" (1991).

The actors looks fly as ever at the "Point Break" premiere in 1991. 

Reeves sports a handsome haircut at the 1992 MTV Movie Awards.

Not only is he an actor, Reeves also plays bass guitar for the band Dogstar.

Before acting, the Canadian native had aspirations of becoming a professional ice hockey player.

Reeves arrives arm in arm with his two glowing sisters at "The Matrix" premiere in 1999.

The "Speed" actor earns his star and is added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

All photos via Getty Images.

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