Sigourney Weaver: American Actress
Biography
Full Name: Susan Alexandra Weaver
Nickname: Sigourney
Date of Birth: October 8, 1949
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actress
Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight: Approx. 66 kg (145 lbs)
Education
High School: The Brearley School and Chapin School, New York City
Undergraduate: Stanford University – BA in English (1972)
Graduate: Yale School of Drama – Master of Fine Arts (MFA) (1974)
Family
Father: Sylvester “Pat” Weaver (former NBC television executive)
Mother: Elizabeth Inglis (British actress)
Spouse: Jim Simpson (theatre director; married in 1984)
Children: Charlotte Simpson (daughter, born 1990)
Career
Sigourney Weaver is a critically acclaimed and pioneering actress best known for her work in science fiction, drama, and action films.
Breakthrough & Major Roles:
1979: Rose to global fame as Ellen Ripley in Alien, a role that redefined female action heroes
Continued the role in Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997)
Other Notable Films:
Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Gorillas in the Mist (1988) – as Dian Fossey
Working Girl (1988)
Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – as Dr. Grace Augustine / Kiri
The Ice Storm (1997)
The Village (2004)
Galaxy Stalker (1999)
Television & Voice Work:
Appeared in Political Animals, Call My Agent!
Voice roles in Finding Dory, WALL E, and more
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth (2024): $60 million
Sources: Film & TV roles, endorsements, voice work
Awards & Honours
BAFTA Award: Best Supporting Actress – The Ice Storm (1997)
Golden Globe Awards:
Gorillas in the Mist (Best Actress – Drama)
Working Girl (Best Supporting Actress)
Academy Award Nominations:
Aliens (1986) – Best Actress
Gorillas in the Mist (1988) – Best Actress
Working Girl (1988) – Best Supporting Actress
Primetime Emmy Nominee – Political Animals
Saturn Awards, Empire Icon Award, and many others
Honored with lifetime achievement awards from multiple film festivals
Quick Facts
Chose the name “Sigourney” from a minor character in The Great Gatsby
Widely regarded as the “Queen of Sci-Fi”
Advocate for environmental and humanitarian causes
Respected for breaking gender barriers in action films
Sigourney Weaver's legacy as a versatile and trailblazing actress spans over four decades, cementing her status as one of Hollywood's most iconic and enduring talents.
