This timeline covers Gosling's transition to mainstream success with a variety of film genres.
2011
Crazy, Stupid, Love., Drive, and The Ides of March
Gosling had three mainstream successes with the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love., the action thriller Drive, and the political drama The Ides of March.
2012
The Place Beyond the Pines
He starred in The Place Beyond the Pines, a drama that explores the lives of two men over several years.
2013
Gangster Squad and Only God Forgives
Gosling appeared in the crime drama Gangster Squad and the crime thriller Only God Forgives.
2014
Directorial Debut with Lost River
Gosling made his directorial debut with the film Lost River.