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Chloë Grace Moretz Biography

Birth Name:Chloë Grace Moretz

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Named a Hollywood Rising Star at the 2016 Deauville Film Festival
Was honored at the 2017 Variety Power of Young Hollywood event for filmmaking accomplishments
First gained an interest in acting when her brother was accepted into New York's Professional Performing Arts School
After a handful of small parts on television and film in the late 2000s, she landed her breakout role in 2010 with Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass," an instant hit
Quote: "I hope to make acting my career for the rest of my life, if I can․ If acting doesn't work out, I'd love to produce or direct or write․ I just want to stay in this business, definitely․ That would be my number one thing․ I always want to be an actress․"
Quote: "My mom has always said that if I get a big head, she'll take me out of this business as quickly as I got into it․"
Named her first dog Fuller, after the producer Bradley Fuller, in tribute of the time spent on her first major role in "The Amityville Horror․"
Trained with Jackie Chan's action team to prepare for her role on "Kick-Ass․"
Was not permitted to see the premiere of her first film, "The Amityville Horror," because she was only 8 years old
Named an ambassador in 2012 for the fashion brand Aeropostale

Awards

2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Guest Starring Young Actress: nominated
2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress: nominated
2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actress: nominated
2010Breakthrough Artist Award-: winner
2010DFCS Award-Breakthrough Artist: nominated
2010Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: winner
2010Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: winner
2010Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2010IGN Award-Best Actress: winner
2010Sierra Award-Youth in Film: nominated
2010PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2010PFCS Award-Breakout Performance - On Screen: winner
2010PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Female: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actress: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Superhero: nominated
2010Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: winner
2010SLFCA Award-Special Merit (for best scene, cinematic technique or other memorable aspect or moment): nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Breakout Female: nominated
2010VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2011Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
2011EDA Special Mention Award-Bravest Performance Award: nominated
2011EDA Female Focus Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2011EDA Female Focus Award-Best Female Action Star: nominated
2011COFCA Award-Breakthrough Film Artist: winner
2011COFCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
2011Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2011Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2011Dorian Award-We're Wilde About You! Rising Star of the Year: nominated
2011Empire Award-Best Newcomer: winner
2011Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Breakout Star: winner
2011OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female: nominated
2011SFX Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011Scream Award-Best Horror Actress: winner
2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated
2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: winner
2012Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
2013Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2013EDA Female Focus Award-Kick Ass Award for Best Female Action Star: nominated
2013MTV Movie Award-Summer's Biggest Teen Bad A**: winner
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
2014Home Media Magazine Award-Best Scream Queen: winner
2014Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2014Joey Award-International (non-Canadian) Actress Feature Film/Made for Television or Straight to Video Feature That Was Filmed in Canada: winner
2015Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2015BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2015BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: winner
2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: nominated
2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: winner
2018EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: winner
2019Robert Altman Award-: winner
2022EDA Special Mention Award-She Deserves a New Agent: nominated
2023IFJA Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
2023WFCC Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
2024EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
2024Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature: winner
2024AFCA Award-Best Voice Acting/Animated/Digital Performance: nominated
2024CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Movie: nominated
2024NCFCA Award-Best Vocal Performance in Animation or Mixed Media: nominated
2024OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated