10 World Actors Who Have Been Active as Musicians, Including Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp

Kapanlagi.com - The entertainment world, which is full of creativity, requires its participants to be multi-talented. Hard work alone is not enough, sometimes they need to try something new to be successful in the entertainment industry.

In Hollywood, there are many talented actors who grace the big screen and the small screen. However, there are also many who have talents other than acting in front of the camera. The handsome actors listed below are some of them. Not only skilled in acting, but also former band members. Who are they?

1. Jack Black

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Through his comedic performances in front of the camera, many people would not expect that Jack Black is also skilled in music and stage performances.

Together with Kyle Gass, Jack Black formed a music group called Tenacious D, which is a comedy/rock genre. Amazingly, Tenacious D made a sensation at the Grammy Awards in 2015.

2. Ryan Gosling

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It's not surprising when Ryan Gosling showcases his musical abilities and singing in the movie LA LA LAND. Before this charismatic and good-looking actor made a name in the film industry, he was already involved in the indie scene since the 2000s.

In 2007, Ryan Gosling formed an indie-rock band called Dead Man's Bones. At that time, he formed this band with Zach Shields.

3. Mark Wahlberg

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Another actor who previously gained fame by being part of a band. Mark Wahlberg, who starred in the film TRANSFORMERS, was once a member of a band. The music group called Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch became popular in the mid-1980s until they disbanded in 1993.

4. Peter Dinklage

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Fans of GAME OF THRONES probably wouldn't have guessed that the actor who played Tyrion Lannister was once part of a band. In the 90s, Peter Dinklage was a member of a band called Whizzy. With a funk/rap genre, this music group was a project of Peter Dinklage during his college days.

5. Dylan Minnette

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Fans of the series 13 REASONS WHY are probably familiar with this talented young actor. Dylan Minnette is a young American actor whose performances captivate many people.

Not only acting, but the actor who portrays Clay Jensen is also a vocalist for a band called Wallows. Formed in 2017, Wallows has managed to capture the hearts of music enthusiasts with their catchy singles, one of which is titled Are You Bored Yet.

6. Bruce Willis

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Who doubts the acting quality of Bruce Willis? Dozens of film titles that he starred in since a young age always managed to hypnotize the audience who watched them.

This senior actor who is popular in various badass action films apparently has a music group. Bruce Willis is the vocalist of a band called Bruce Willis & The Accelerators.

7. Keanu Reeves

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It's a well-known secret that Keanu Reeves was once a member of a music group when he was young. The actor who played John Wick was part of a grunge genre band called Dogstar. In this band, Keanu Reeves was a bassist.

8. Johnny Depp

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His rocker appearance makes it no surprise that many people know that Johnny Depp is a band member. Before diving into the acting world, the actor who played Jack Sparrow had a band called Rock City Angels in 1986.

Even until now, amidst his busy film projects, Johnny Depp is still actively involved in music. He is currently a member of the band Hollywood Vampires, formed in 2015.

9. Donald Glover

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Donald Glover is one talented actor. Not only in acting, he is also a well-known comedian who voices social issues through his comedy materials.

Furthermore, Donald Glover has an alter ego in his works. Named Childish Gambino, Glover showcases his musical abilities in the Hip-Hop/R&B genre. His single titled This Is America became popular for addressing social issues in the United States.

10. Jared Leto

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For this last name, it can be said that he is a successful public figure as an actor and a band member. His illustrious acting career has led him to portray iconic characters like the Joker.

In terms of music, the band led by Jared Leto, 30 Seconds To Mars, is still respected in the music industry. Their latest album titled AMERICA was released in 2018.

The entertainment industry is full of surprises. Actors who shine behind the camera apparently have talents in the music world as well. Will there be more musicians who can also become actors in the future? We'll see.

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