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Sigourney Weaver

Also known as Susan Alexandra Weaver

Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver 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.

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Sigourney Weaver is an American actress who has been a major presence in films since the late 1970s, famous for breaking ground with strong female action characters in major blockbuster movies and for her work in independent films as well. She has won multiple prestigious awards including a British Academy Film Award and two Golden Globes, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and several other major honors.

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Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (/sɪˈɡɔːrni/ 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. Ripley is regarded as a significant female protagonist in cinema history. Weaver's other franchise roles include Dana Barrett in the Ghostbusters films (1984–2021) and Dr. Grace Augustine and Kiri in the Avatar film series (2009–present), which rank among the highest-grossing films of all time.