Scene from A Map of the World (1999)

Alternate Names: Susan Alexandra Weaver, Σιγκούρνι Γουίβερ, Сігурні Вівер, سيغورني ويفر, سیگورنی ویور, सिगोर्नी वीवर, சிகர்னி வேவர், სიგურნი უივერი, 西格妮·韦弗, 雪歌妮·薇佛, 시고니 위버

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Annie Hall (1977) as Alvy's Date Outside Theatre

Most Important Roles:

• Snow Cake (2006) as Linda
• Alien (1979) as Ripley
• Galaxy Quest (1999) as Gwen DeMarco
• Gorillas in the Mist (1988) as Dian Fossey
• Ghostbusters (1984) as Dana Barrett
• 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) as Queen Isabella
• Aliens (1986) as Ripley
• Annie Hall (1977) as Alvy's Date Outside Theatre
• The Tale of Despereaux (2008) as The Narrator (voice)
• Death and the Maiden (1994) as Paulina Escobar

Career Highlights:

• Snow Cake (2006)
• Alien (1979)
• Galaxy Quest (1999)
• Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
• Ghostbusters (1984)
• 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
• Aliens (1986)
• Annie Hall (1977)
• The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
• Death and the Maiden (1994)

Awards:

• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1988)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (1998)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1988)
• Saturn Award for Best Actress (1987)
• Rachel Carson Award (2011)
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (1998)
• International Goya Award (2024)
• Jupiter Awards

Sigourney Weaver, born Susan Alexandra Weaver on October 8, 1949, is an American actress known for her pioneering roles as action heroines in science fiction films. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley in the 'Alien' franchise. Weaver has been nominated seven times for a Golden Globe Award, winning both Best Actress in Drama and Best Supporting Actress in 1988 for 'Gorillas in the Mist' and 'Working Girl'. Her notable film roles include 'Ghostbusters', 'Dave', 'Galaxy Quest', 'Avatar', and 'The Cabin in the Woods'. She also starred in the French film 'Une femme ou deux' (1985), playing a dual role as an advertising executive who impersonates an archaeology professor.