Born:
August 21, 1967
in
British Columbia, Canada
Best Known For:
Playing Trinity in The Matrix.
Early-life:
Carrie-Anne Moss was born on August 21, 1967, in British Columbia, Canada, the younger of two children. She was named after the Hollies' 1967 song Carrie-Anne, which was in the charts when she was born. Carrie-Anne used to stage plays for family and friends before acting in school plays and singing in the choir. At 22 she visited a Toronto model agency to see why there was no reply to her letter asking for work. They signed her on the spot. She later moved to Europe to pursue a career in modelling.
Career:
While working in Barcelona in 1991, Moss was signed up for TV series Dark Justice. Appearances in other TV shows Baywatch and F/X led to sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix in 1999. The role of freedom fighter Trinity made her an overnight star and style icon thanks to the movie's revolutionary special effects and slick look. She also appeared in cult thriller Memento, acclaimed drama Chocolat and sci-fi flop Red Planet before reprising the role of Trinity for sequels The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films, including Disturbia, Fireflies in the Garden and Love Hurts.
Quote:
"I'm soft, squishy and emotional, but I'd kill for someone I love."
Trivia:
Moss voiced the videogame character Aria in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.