About Sigourney Weaver
Meet Sigourney Weaver, an American actress who has made a significant impact in both film and television! Born on October 8, 1949, Weaver is often hailed as a pioneer of action heroines in science fiction films, thanks to her iconic role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise. This role earned her an Academy Award nomination in 1986 and cemented her place in cinema history as one of the most significant female protagonists.
Weaver's impressive career includes seven Golden Globe Award nominations, with two wins in 1988 for Best Actress in Drama and Best Supporting Actress for her work in Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl. She was the first person to win two acting Golden Globes in the same year and received Academy Award nominations for both films.
In addition to her work in the Alien franchise, Weaver has appeared in numerous other popular films, including Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Dave (1993), Galaxy Quest (1999), Holes (2003), WALL-E (2008), Avatar (2009), Prayers for Bobby (2009), Paul (2011), The Cabin in the Woods (2012), and A Monster Calls (2016).
Weaver has also made her mark on television, with memorable roles in the television miniseries Political Animals (2012) and The Defenders (2017). She even received a Tony Award nomination for her work in the 1984 Broadway play Hurlyburly.
With a career spanning over four decades, Sigourney Weaver continues to be a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact and inspired countless other actors and filmmakers.
Movie Credits
Sigourney Weaver has appeared in 124 movies.
Some of Sigourney Weaver's most popular movies include:
TV Credits
Sigourney Weaver has appeared in 39 TV Series.
Some of the most popular TV Shows include:
