Critically acclaimed actor Keanu Reeves continues to develop his impressive career on screen as the years go by. Throughout the years, the actor, who is adored by fans from all over the world, has developed a certain wholesome reputation and in recent years has even been labeled “the internet’s boyfriend”.

Of course, his impressive acting skills are what propelled the iconic actor to fame with his acting debut back in 1984. Since then, Reeves has consistently proven himself as an established actor through his countless roles in what turned out to be some pretty iconic films. Because of this, it’s easy to see how the actor was able to amass his impressive net worth of $380 million. So let’s take a look at which films, in particular, made this possible for the Matrix series star.
8Todd Higgins In ‘Parenthood’
First up we have Reeves’ role in the 1989 Ron Howard comedy-drama film Parenthood. The film follows the story of Gil Buckman (portrayed by Steve Martin) as he tries to navigate a balanced working life with his ever-growing family. In the film, Reeves portrays the character of Todd Higgins, a young father-to-be who joins the Buckman household. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film made a total of $99.6 million in US box office earnings.
7Officer Jack Traven In ‘Speed’
Coming in next we have another of Reeves’ more iconic roles as Officer Jack Traven in the thrilling fast-paced drama Speed. In the film, Reeves stars alongside legendary actress Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter, as they attempt to navigate around the life-threatening situation that they have been forced into on a regular city bus. During an iconic interview with Ellen on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Reeves admitted to having a crush on Bullock during the time that they shot the action film, stating that “she obviously didn’t know” that he’d had a crush on her as nothing further ever progressed between the two. In total, the film made a huge $121.2 million in US box office earnings.
6Dr. Julian Mercer In ‘Something’s Gotta Give’
Next up we have Reeves’ role in the 2004 Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson romantic comedy, Something’s Gotta Give. In the film, Reeves portrays the character of Julian Mercer, a young and charming doctor who manages to capture the affections of Diane Keaton’s Erica Barry. The Nancy Meyers-directed film went on to amass a grand total of $124.6 million in US box office earnings.
5Neo/Thomas A. Anderson In ‘The Matrix Revolutions’
Next up in and taking up the fifth spot on the list we have Reeves’ returning role as Neo in the third installment of the iconic Matrix series The Matrix Revolutions. In the film, Reeves starred alongside his prior costars such as Lawrence Fishbourne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving as his nemesis, the deadly Agent Smith. The dystopian feature managed to make a total of $139.3 million in US box office earnings.
4John Wick In ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’
Coming in next is Reeves’ returning role as the lethal John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. The third installment of the film saw Reeves’ John Wick as he is forced to go on the run from a group of trained assassins after a bounty for his murder is released. The 2019 film installment racked up $171 million in total US box office earnings.
3Neo/Thomas A. Anderson In ‘The Matrix’
In third place, we have perhaps one of Reeves’ most iconic roles of his career in The Matrix. The 1999 film was a pivotal point in Reeves’ career as it saw him take up the title of Neo for the very first time. The revolutionary film went on to become a cinematic classic with many continuing to remember and praise it years after its release. A whopping total of $171.4 million was made in US box office earnings.
2Neo/Thomas A. Anderson In ‘The Matrix Reloaded’
Unsurprisingly, in second place we have yet another Matrix installment with The Matrix Reloaded. The film was the second installment in the series and saw Reeves return to his role as Neo or Thomas A. Anderson to once again fight the systems that be alongside his team. Also returning to the sequel was Lawrence Fishbourne reprising his role as Morpheus and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising her role as Neo’s badass romantic interest, Trinity. The film grossed a total of $281.5 million in US box office earnings.
1Duke Caboom In ‘Toy Story 4’
And finally coming in first on this list of high-grossing roles is Reeves’ supporting role in the highly anticipated 4th installment in the Pixar classic Toy Story series. In the film, Reeves voiced the role of Duke Caboom, an ambitious motorcycling figurine. With $434 million in total made from US box office earnings, his role as the whacky toy makes this the highest-grossing role of Reeves’ to date.
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