Carrie-Anne Moss, widely known for her role as
Trinity in the Matrix trilogy, also starred with
Val Kilmer in Red Planet and co-starred opposite
Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp and Dame Judi Dench
in Lasse Hallstrom’s Oscar-nominated film
Chocolat. Moss starred with Guy Pearce in the independent
thriller Memento, for which she received an Independent
Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Moss, born in Vancouver, British Columbia, began
her acting career at age eleven by performing in
a children’s musical theatre group. After
an inspiring trip to Europe with the school choir
in her senior year she enrolled at the American
Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena upon her return.
After graduating, Moss moved to Europe and became
a model. While working in Spain, she landed a regular
role in the television series Dark Justice. Moss
moved to Los Angeles the following year when the
series switched locations and soon after was cast
in a starring role in Aaron Spelling’s television
show Models Inc. Moss can also be seen in the thriller
Suspect Zero opposite Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben
Kingsley.