Biography
Who is Chloë Grace Moretz?
Early life and education
Chloë Grace Moretz entered the world in Atlanta. She spent her formative years living in Cartersville, Georgia. Her mother, Teri Duke, is a nurse practitioner. Her father, Dr. McCoy Moretz, practiced plastic surgery. She grew up with four older brothers named Brandon, Trevor, Colin, and Ethan. An older sister, Kathleen, passed away shortly after birth. The family identified as Southern Baptist.
In 2002, she relocated to New York City alongside her mother and brother Trevor. He had gained admission to the Professional Performing Arts School, which served as a catalyst for her interest in acting. Watching her brother rehearse lines sparked her own passion for the craft. She eventually attended the Laurel Springs School.
Film beginnings and early roles
Her first professional acting job involved playing Violet in two episodes of the CBS series The Guardian. She made her big-screen debut as Molly in the film Heart of the Beholder. Greater recognition arrived after she appeared in the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror. Following that project, she secured guest spots on television shows like Dirty Sexy Money and Desperate Housewives. She also provided the voice for the animated character Darby in My Friends Tigger and Pooh. Another early credit included portraying an abused child named Cammie in the drama The Poker House.
Career highlights and major projects
The actress achieved a major breakthrough in 2010 by playing Hit-Girl in the action movie Kick-Ass. Before filming, she trained for three months with a stunt crew. That same year, she appeared as a young vampire in Let Me In. She later starred in Martin Scorsese's 3D film Hugo and the horror movie Carrie. She appeared in the 2012 Tim Burton film Dark Shadows as Carolyn Stoddard. In 2013, she returned to the role of Hit-Girl for the sequel Kick-Ass 2. She also acted in the short segment film Movie 43.
Her filmography includes roles in The 5th Wave, Neighbors 2, and The Miseducation of Cameron Post. She also voiced Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and the lead role in the animated film Nimona. Her television work includes a recurring role in the sitcom 30 Rock. She has contributed voice work to video games, including playing young Lady Emily in the game Dishonored. In 2014, she played the protagonist Mia in If I Stay. On stage, Chloë performed in the off-Broadway production of The Library and Caroline at the MCC Theater.
Professional choices and reassessment
In 2016, the performer revealed she was reassessing her career path. She chose to withdraw from several unproduced film projects to focus on selecting more meaningful roles. She wanted to avoid losing sight of her initial reasons for pursuing acting. This decision involved slowing down her production schedule. She clarified that she was not taking a hiatus, but rather becoming more particular about her choices. She expressed interest in producing television projects. This shift allowed her to prioritize work that deeply resonated with her personal development as a young adult in the industry.
Birthday and age
Chloë Grace Moretz was born on February 10, 1997, which makes Chloë 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Chloë shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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