Sigourney Weaver
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- Full Name
- Sigourney Weaver
- Born
- October 8, 1949
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- Age
- 76 years
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- Libra
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- Nationality
- 🇺🇸 United States
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- Profession
- Actress
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Biography
Sigourney Weaver is 76 years old, an actress, from United States.
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver ( sig-OR-nee; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. Prolific in film since the late 1970s, she is known for her pioneering portrayals of action heroines in blockbusters and for her various roles in independent films. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.
Born in New York City, Weaver is the daughter of American television executive Pat Weaver and English actress Elizabeth Inglis. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the romantic comedy film Annie Hall (1977), before landing her breakthrough role as Ellen Ripley in the science fiction horror film Alien (1979). She reprised the role in the sequel Aliens (1986), earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and in two more films for the franchise.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Golden Globe Award | Won |
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