Neo (The Matrix)
| Neo | |
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| The Matrix character | |
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix (1999) | |
| 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 |
| Gender | Male |
| 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 Krav Maga Budo Wushu |
| Age | 28 (The Matrix–Revolutions) 88 (biologically 48; Resurrections) |
Neo (born as Thomas A. Anderson, also known as The One, an anagram of 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".
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.