Colin Moss was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to parents Veronica Salt and Richard Moss, who bestowed upon him a rich cultural heritage comprising English, Irish, Germanic, and South African roots. His paternal grandfather, a Cockney, played a significant role in shaping his ancestry. Moss's early career began in the South African stand-up and improv comedy circuit, where he honed his skills and continued to perform comedy alongside his acting ventures.
Moss's academic background is rooted in the University of Kwazulu-Natal, where he studied acting. His subsequent rise to fame was marked by appearances in numerous popular South African television series and films, cementing his status as a household name.
Internationally, Moss has made a notable impact in films such as The World Unseen, a period drama that garnered several awards on the international festival circuit. He has also appeared in Surviving Evil, Momentum, Women in Love, and Fat Pig, showcasing his versatility as a thespian.
In 2015, Moss relocated to New York City, seeking fresh challenges and opportunities. He was quickly signed by The Talent House and booked his first job in the city, a recurring role as Justin Boden on Marvel's hit Netflix series, Jessica Jones, opposite David Tennant and Krysten Ritter.
Since then, Moss has appeared in a string of notable projects, including Netflix's Black Mirror, HBO's The Deuce, Peter Hutchings' film Then Came You, and Christmas in the Wild. In 2019, he landed the role of Hath in SyFy Channel's Vagrant Queen, marking his first series regular role for an American channel.
