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My Take
Carrie-Anne Moss did something most actors only dream of: she became an icon in a single frame. As Trinity in The Matrix, this Burnaby, Canada native and former model rewrote what a female action lead could be, all coiled control and quiet intensity. Yet what earns my lasting admiration is everything after. She refused to be swallowed by the role, delivering haunting work in Memento and winning a Genie for Snow Cake, repeatedly shedding the icon to play ordinary, wounded people. To me her career is a masterclass in escaping your own legend, and that takes more courage than any kick.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carrie-Anne Moss
- Name (Japanese)
- キャリー＝アン・モス
- Reading
- きゃりー＝あん・もす
- Born
- August 21, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film producer / model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Genie Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Carrie-Anne Moss born?
Born August 21, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Carrie-Anne Moss from?
Carrie-Anne Moss is from Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
What does Carrie-Anne Moss do?
Carrie-Anne Moss works as actor, film actor, film producer, model.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.