Neo — The Matrix Character Profile

About Neo

The One, a hacker who discovers reality is a simulation and leads humanity's rebellion against machines.

Neo — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Superhuman reflexes, Flight, Code manipulation, Martial arts mastery, Resurrection

• Strength: 9.5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 10/10

Affiliations

• MetaCortex
• Matrix universe

Quick Facts about Neo

Full Name

Thomas A. Anderson

Education

Central West Junior High, Owen Patterson High

Occupation

military personnel, software engineer, security hacker

First Appearance

The Matrix

Nationality

American

Neo's Known Relations

• John Anderson — Father
• Michelle McCahey-Anderson — Mother
• Trinity — Unmarried partner
• MetaCortex — Employer
• Agent Smith — Enemy

Neo appears in 5 titles

• The Matrix (1999)
• The Animatrix (2003) — character page
• The Matrix Reloaded (2003) — character page
• The Matrix Revolutions (2003) — character page
• The Matrix Resurrections (2021) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Keanu Reeves

Appears in

The Matrix (1999)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (9)

• Neo — related — Cypher (Joe Pantoliano)
• Neo — related — Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)
• Neo — related — Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne)
• Neo — Romantic Partner — Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)

  Deep romantic bond forged through shared rebellion and prophecy.

• Neo — Professional Captain And Crewmate — Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne)

  Hierarchical leadership based on Morpheus's faith in Neo's destiny.

• Neo — Conflict Arch Enemy — Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)

  Life-or-death rivalry defining Neo's journey and Smith's obsession.

• Neo — Narrative Prophet And Guide — Oracle (Gloria Foster)

  Mystical guidance shaping Neo's understanding of his role.

• Neo — Conflict Traitor — Cypher (Joe Pantoliano)

  Betrayal by a crew member seeking comfort over freedom.

• Neo — Alliance Teammate — Tank (Marcus Chong)

  Loyal crewmate who saves Neo during the betrayal crisis.

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More characters from The Matrix

• Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne)
• Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)
• Cypher (Joe Pantoliano)
• Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)
• Oracle (Gloria Foster)
• Apoc (Julian Arahanga)
• Tank (Marcus Chong)
• Mouse (Matt Doran)
• Switch (Belinda McClory)
• Dozer (Anthony Ray Parker)
• Agent Brown (Paul Goddard)
• Rhineheart (David Aston)