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Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz is an American actress and model born in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 10, 1997.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Chloë Grace Moretz is an American actress and model best known for playing Hit-Girl in *Kick-Ass*. She started acting as a child and has appeared in a wide range of films and television series.

Career highlights

Moretz began acting in the mid-2000s, with early roles in *The Amityville Horror* and *(500) Days of Summer*. Her breakthrough came in 2010 as Mindy Macready (Hit-Girl) in *Kick-Ass*. She later starred in *Let Me In*, *Hugo*, *Carrie*, and *If I Stay*. In 2018, she earned critical praise for *The Miseducation of Cameron Post*, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.

Why it matters

Moretz has shown versatility across genres including horror, drama, thriller, and science fiction. Her performance in *The Miseducation of Cameron Post* solidified her reputation as a serious dramatic actor. She also appeared in the television series *The Peripheral* and has done voice work in animation.

Canadian connection

Moretz starred in *Shadow in the Cloud*, a thriller that won the Midnight Madness People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020. The film adds a Canadian festival link to her international career.

In short

  • Breakout role as Hit-Girl in *Kick-Ass*.
  • Critical acclaim for *The Miseducation of Cameron Post* (Sundance Grand Jury Prize).
  • Career spans film, TV, and voice roles.
  • Canadian connection through *Shadow in the Cloud* at TIFF.
Canadian angle

Moretz has a Canadian connection through *Shadow in the Cloud*, which won the Midnight Madness People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020.[2]

Quick questions

Who is Chloë Grace Moretz?
She is an American actress and model known for film and television roles beginning in childhood.
What is Chloë Grace Moretz best known for?
She is best known for playing Hit-Girl in *Kick-Ass*, and other notable credits include *Hugo*, *Let Me In*, *Carrie*, and *The Miseducation of Cameron Post*.
Did Chloë Grace Moretz start acting as a child?
Yes. Sources state that her acting career began in childhood, with early screen roles in the 2000s.

Sources

  1. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlo%C3%AB_Grace_Moretz
    Supports: Identifies her as an American actress and model born in Atlanta.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1631269/bio/
    Supports: Birth date/place, career highlights, and selected filmography including The Peripheral and The Miseducation of Cameron Post.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlo%C3%AB_Grace_Moretz
    Supports: Birth date, American actress/model description, and early career with Kick-Ass breakthrough.
  4. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlo%C3%AB_Grace_Moretz
    Supports: Describes her as a U.S. actress and model known for Hugo, Kick-Ass, and Let Me In.
  5. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Chloe-Grace-Moretz
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace.
  6. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/chloe-moretz.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and early career overview.
  7. Empire — https://www.empireonline.com/people/chloe-grace-moretz-2/
    Supports: Early acting roles and breakthrough with Kick-Ass.
  8. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/chloe_grace_moretz
    Supports: Early career credits and recognition for performances in The Amityville Horror, (500) Days of Summer, and Kick-Ass.