Claim: Keanu Reeves played Neo.
Evidence: 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.
He was portrayed by Keanu Reeves in The Matrix Trilogy , as well as having a cameo in The Animatrix short film ` Kid 's Story '.