10 Actors Who Had A Massive Resurgence

Last, but certainly not least, we have Keanu Reeves. This actor has received an enormous boost in popularity over the last decade and it all comes down to filmmakers making use of what he's best at. Judging by his early efforts though, few would have guessed how high his star would rise.

Starting off with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Reeves would come to everyone's attention in 1994's Speed. Efforts like this were rare however and Reeves developed a reputation for mostly wooden performances. Even when he appeared in The Matrix in 1999, he had trouble branching out. He didn't fare too well with more emotional efforts and found himself somewhat miscast in the years following.

Productions like Constantine, The Day the Earth Stood Still and 47 Ronin were met with mostly negative reviews, but when John Wick arrived in 2014 the actor's popularity was effectively turbo-charged. His fantastic work on martial arts and gruff performances translated perfectly.

From here, Reeves has continued to ascend in both skill and engagement from the public for his humble nature. For many years, the man was viewed as a wooden actor, yet now he's seen as one of the coolest and most humble stars in the business.