Keanu Reeves played Neo in The Matrix.
Keanu Reeves . A recurring character arc in many roles he has portrayed is one of saving the world , as can be seen in the characters of Ted Logan , Buddha , Neo , Johnny Mnemonic , John Constantine , and Klaatu . Neo ( born as Thomas A. Anderson , also known as The One , an anagram for Neo ) is a fictional character and the main protagonist in The Matrix franchise .