Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver as Ripley in 20th Century Fox's Alien - 1979

Biography

Born 10/08/1949

One of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected actresses, Sigourney Weaver – like many actors of her generation – got her career start in soap operas. After only a few years spent paying her dues, 29-year-old Weaver achieved overnight stardom as the tenacious heroine of Ridley Scott's sci-fi...
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Filmography

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Awards

  • In 1998, received BAFTA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
  • In 1989, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • In 1989, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama)
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Nominated for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
  • In 2009, Played a devout Christian who came to terms with her son's homosexuality after his suicide in the Lifetime movie "Prayers for Bobby"; earned an Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Television Movie
  • In 2008, Cast opposite Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in the comedy, "Baby Mama"
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Family & Companions

  • James McClure: together in the late 1970s and early 80s (dates approximate)
  • Sylvester Weaver: father (Began first cable TV station in 1963; died in 2002 at age 93)
  • Elizabeth Inglis: mother (British)
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