Neo (The Matrix)
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Neo (born as Thomas A. Anderson, also known as The One, an anagram for Neo) is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Matrix franchise, created by the Wachowskis. He was portrayed as a cybercriminal and computer programmer by Keanu Reeves in the films, as well as having a cameo in The Animatrix short film Kid's Story. Andrew Bowen provided Neo's voice in The Matrix: Path of Neo.[1] In 2021, Reeves reprised his role in The Matrix Resurrections[2] with what Vulture calls "his signature John Wick look".[3]
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The Matrix character | |
First appearance | The Matrix (1999) |
Last appearance | The Matrix Resurrections (2021) |
Created by | The Wachowskis |
Portrayed by | Keanu Reeves |
Voiced by |
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In-universe information | |
Full name | Thomas A. Anderson |
Alias | Neo |
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Species | Human |
Title | The One |
Occupation | Hacker The One, an anagram for Neo Former software engineer (in the Matrix simulation) Former video game developer (in the Matrix simulation) |
Family | Michelle McGahey (mother) John Anderson (father) |
Spouse | Trinity (since The Matrix Reloaded) |
Nationality | American |
Fighting style | Jeet Kune Do Taekwondo Drunken boxing Savate Kenpō (Karate) Jiu-Jitsu |
Age | 28 (The Matrix–Revolutions) 88 (biologically 48; Resurrections) |
In 2008, Neo was selected by Empire as the 68th Greatest Movie Character of All Time.[1] "Neo" is also an anagram of "one", a reference to his destiny of being The One who would bring peace.[4] There are claims that a nightclub in Chicago inspired the name of the character.[5][6] Neo is considered to be a superhero.[7][8][9]