American actress and film producer
Born: October 8, 1949
Sigourney Weaver, born Susan Alexandra Weaver on October 8, 1949, in New York City, is an iconic American actress known for her versatile roles in science fiction and drama. She gained worldwide fame for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley in the “Alien” franchise, starting with Alien (1979), which redefined the image of female protagonists in action films. Her performance in Aliens (1986) earned her an Academy Award nomination, solidifying her status as a sci-fi legend.
Weaver has showcased her range across a wide spectrum of genres, with notable roles in films like Ghostbusters (1984), Gorillas in the Mist (1988), and The Ice Storm (1997). She earned Academy Award nominations for Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl (both in 1988), further cementing her status as a leading actress.
Weaver’s career continues to thrive with roles in films like Avatar (2009), where she played Dr. Grace Augustine, and its sequels. She has also worked extensively in theater and television, demonstrating her enduring appeal and versatility. A graduate of Stanford University and Yale School of Drama, Weaver is celebrated for breaking barriers and portraying complex, empowered women in Hollywood.
Sigourney Weaver’s 5 most popular quotes
- My husband is from Hawaii and his father who was also born in Hawaii was a teenager when Pearl Harbor happened, right before church and he ran up and got on the roof of his grandfather’s house and watched the planes go over.
- I used to be terribly shy, so I was either shy or over the top, and I always had a difficult time.
- I’m no Ripley. I had doubts that I could play her as strongly as she had to be played, but I must say that it was fun exploring that side of myself. Women don’t get to do that very often.
- Here’s a vice: I say yes to too many things. I wish I had the guilty pleasure of saying no. My goal is to try to do less, but more fully.
- I’d love to tell actors about all the things they don’t need to worry about. Less is more. If you have it inside, you don’t need to show too much. People pick up on things.
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