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Carrie-Anne Moss

Birth Name:
Carrie-Anne Moss
Birth Place:
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Profession
Actress, Producer
Carrie-Anne Moss

Fast Facts

  • For her role in "Snow Cake," she received a Genie Award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role
  • She won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her role in "Memento․"
  • She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, majoring in acting
  • As a child, she performed with the Vancouver Children's Musical Theater
  • Quote: "After 'The Matrix,' I cannot wear sunglasses․ As soon as I put them on, people recognize me․"
  • Quote: "Every movie has its own set of challenges․ Every movie is different․ But regardless of genre, a movie is a joy to make․ I'm open to beautiful stories․"
  • She received extensive martial arts training for her role in the "The Matrix" trilogy, which allowed her to perform her fight sequences
  • She was named after The Hollies' 1967 song, "Carrie Anne․"
  • Voices the character Aria T'Loak in the video game series "Mass Effect․"

Awards

  • 1997Gemini - Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
  • 2000Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Newcomer (Internet Only):Nominated
  • 2000Golden Slate - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Winner
  • 2000Empire Award - Best Debut:Winner
  • 2000MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Female Performance:Nominated
  • 2001Actor - Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2001Golden Schmoes - Best Supporting Actress of the Year:Nominated
  • 2002Chlotrudis Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2002Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Female:Winner
  • 2002Sierra Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure:Nominated
  • 2007Genie - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:Winner
  • 2007VFCC Award - Best Actress in a Canadian Film:Winner
  • 2025C&I Movie Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award - Performance in a Leading Role, Drama:Nominated
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