Neo (The Matrix)
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. In 2021, Reeves reprised his role in The Matrix Resurrections with what Vulture calls "his signature John Wick look".
| Neo | |
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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 |
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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. "Neo" is also an anagram of "one", a reference to his destiny of being The One who would bring peace. There are claims that a nightclub in Chicago inspired the name of the character. Neo is considered to be a superhero.