Sigourney Weaver

American actress

Born: October 8, 1949

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Who is Sigourney Weaver?

Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver ( sig-OR-nee; born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. 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). Weaver's other franchise roles include Dana Barrett in the Ghostbusters films (1984–2021) and Dr.

Weaver and her father Pat at the 61st Academy Awards in 1989, where she received simultaneous nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress

Historical significance

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. 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. Ripley is regarded as a significant female protagonist in cinema history.

Weaver at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival

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