Sigourney Weaver is an American actress, who is most notable for the portrayal of Ellen Ripley on the Alien Films. Weaver was born on October 8, 1949 in Manhattan, New York City. She entered the Ethel Walker School, in Simbury Connecticut. Also, Weaver entered The Chapin School and graduated from Stanford University, having the bachelor of arts degree in English in year 1972but had already started her participation in acting, by living in Stanford’s co-ed Beta Chi Community for the performing Arts. In year 1974, Weaver had her Master of Fine Arts degree at the Yale University School of Drama, where one of her appearances was in the chorus in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical rendition of The Frogs. She then appeared in an Off Broadway Production of Durang called, Beyond Therapy in year 1981.
On the other hand, his first role was in the 1977 comedy film of Woody Allen entitled, Annie Hall. She then appeared as Warrant Officer/Lieutenant Ellen Riple in the 1979 blockbuster film entitled, Alien. She then reprised the role for another three sequels of the films. In year 1988, she appeared as Dian Fossey in the drama film called, Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey, where she portrayed the lead rike if Dian Fossey, together with Bryan Brown and Julie Harris. On the same year, she appeared together with Harrison Ford in the film of Working Girl, where she portrayed the role of Katharine Parker. For her portrayal on the film, she earned Golden Globe Awards for the Best Actress and Nest Supporting Actress. In year 1990s she appeared in various films, which also includes the drama film called, The ice Storm, together with Kevin Kline and Joan Allen as well as Jamey Sheridan. In year 1999, she portrayed the role of Jason Nesmith in the comedy parody called, Galaxy Quest as well as in A Map of the World, garnering her Golden Glibe nomination for Best Actress.
In year 2001, Weaver also appeared in the romantic comedy film entitled, Heartbreakers, where she portrayed the role of Max Conners. She was also included in the casts of the 2003 film of Holes and on the following year, she portrayed the role of Alice Hunt in the fantasy-thriller film entitled, The Village. In year 2008, Weaver portrayed the role of Rex Brookers, together with Dennis Quaid and William Hunt in the thriller film of Vantage Point. On the same year, she appeared in the comedy film called, Baby Mama, which also starred Tina Fey and Amy poehler as well as Greg Kinnear. On the following year, she starred in the TV film of Prayed for Bobby, where she portrayed the role of Mary Griffith, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination. In year 2011, Weaver appeared in the comedy film called, Cedar Rapids and in the thriller film of Abduction, where he portrayed the role of Dr. Geraldine Bennett. In addition, Weaver is set to appear in the upcoming film of Rampart, The Cold Light if Day and Red Lights as well as in Avatar 2.
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