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Susan Alexandra Weaver, known professionally as Sigourney Weaver, is a prolific American actress recognized for her groundbreaking portrayal of action heroines in science fiction and horror films. Born on October 8, 1949, in New York City, Weaver made her screen debut in the romantic comedy film Annie Hall in 1977. She stands out for her role as Ellen Ripley in the science fiction horror movie series Alien, where her performance in Aliens earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other roles include Dana Barrett in the Ghostbusters films and the Avatar film series.
Weaver had a vast and varied career, winning numerous accolades including a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. She also received nominations for three Academy Awards, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Her stage presence was also notable with performances including The Constant Wife, Hurlyburly, and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. On television, she received Emmy Award nominations for her roles in the horror film Snow White: A Tale of Terror, the drama film Prayers for Bobby, the mini-series Political Animals, and for narrating the National Geographic documentary Secrets of the Whales. Her other TV projects include the Marvel action series The Defenders and the drama series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
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Given Name: Susan Alexandra Weaver
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: October 8, 1949
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1971-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Jim Simpson
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The Gorge
Aliens Expanded
Master Gardener
Avatar: The Way of Water
Call Jane
The Good House
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
My Salinger Year
A Monster Calls
Chappie
Exodus: Gods and Kings
The Cold Light of Day
Red Lights
You Again
Crazy on the Outside
Avatar
Baby Mama
Snow Cake
The TV Set
Imaginary Heroes
The Village
Holes
The Guys
Tadpole
Heartbreakers
Company Man
Galaxy Quest
A Map of the World
Alien: Resurrection
Copycat
Death and the Maiden
Dave
1492: Conquest of Paradise
Alien 3
Ghostbusters II
Working Girl
Aliens
Ghostbusters
The Year of Living Dangerously
Eyewitness
Alien
Alien
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