Carrie-Anne Moss
Description
Carrie-Anne Moss is a Canadian actress whose career in anime voice acting is directly linked to her iconic live-action role as Trinity in the Matrix film series. Born on August 21, 1967, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Moss began her entertainment career with early training in theater and work as a model in Europe and Japan before transitioning to television and film.
Her most significant contribution to anime voice acting came through her involvement with The Animatrix, a 2003 anthology film of nine short animated segments set in the world of the Matrix films. Moss reprised her role as Trinity specifically for two shorts within this collection. She provided the voice for Trinity in Kid's Story, directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, and in A Detective Story, also directed by Watanabe. These performances allowed her to bring the character to an animated format, exploring different narratives within the established universe.
Beyond these specific anime roles, Moss's voice acting career extends primarily into the realm of video games. She lent her voice to the character of Trinity in the 2003 video game Enter the Matrix. She is also well-known in the gaming community for her portrayal of the powerful crime lord Aria T'Loak in the acclaimed Mass Effect video game series, appearing in Mass Effect 2 (2010) and Mass Effect 3 (2012). Her work in these games, while not anime, represents a significant body of voice acting work often associated with the same fan communities. She also provided a voice for the animated film Clockwork Girl.
Moss's career is marked by her close collaboration with the Wachowski siblings, beginning with the original Matrix film in 1999, which brought her international fame. This professional relationship extended to the film's sequels and naturally included the animated spin-offs. Her achievements in acting include an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her role in the film Memento and a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Snow Cake. While her anime voice roles are limited to the context of The Animatrix, they form a notable part of her broader legacy connected to the Matrix franchise.
Her most significant contribution to anime voice acting came through her involvement with The Animatrix, a 2003 anthology film of nine short animated segments set in the world of the Matrix films. Moss reprised her role as Trinity specifically for two shorts within this collection. She provided the voice for Trinity in Kid's Story, directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, and in A Detective Story, also directed by Watanabe. These performances allowed her to bring the character to an animated format, exploring different narratives within the established universe.
Beyond these specific anime roles, Moss's voice acting career extends primarily into the realm of video games. She lent her voice to the character of Trinity in the 2003 video game Enter the Matrix. She is also well-known in the gaming community for her portrayal of the powerful crime lord Aria T'Loak in the acclaimed Mass Effect video game series, appearing in Mass Effect 2 (2010) and Mass Effect 3 (2012). Her work in these games, while not anime, represents a significant body of voice acting work often associated with the same fan communities. She also provided a voice for the animated film Clockwork Girl.
Moss's career is marked by her close collaboration with the Wachowski siblings, beginning with the original Matrix film in 1999, which brought her international fame. This professional relationship extended to the film's sequels and naturally included the animated spin-offs. Her achievements in acting include an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her role in the film Memento and a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Snow Cake. While her anime voice roles are limited to the context of The Animatrix, they form a notable part of her broader legacy connected to the Matrix franchise.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: A Detective Story
- EnglishAnime overview: Kid's Story