Jacki Weaver
Jacki Weaver is an acclaimed Australian actress known for her versatile performances in both film and theatre. She gained international recognition for her roles in 'Animal Kingdom' and 'Silver Linings Playbook.' Weaver's career spans several decades, and she is celebrated for her distinctive voice and... Read More
Known for
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
After spending eight months in a mental institution, a former teacher moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife.
Bird Box (2018)
Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to...
The Disaster Artist (2017)
An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 |
PendulumYoung couple Patrick and Abigail journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after... |
Ella-Rose | |
| 2026 |
Holy DaysWhen young Brian discovers plans to close a convent of delightfully eccentric nuns, he sets off with them on a... |
Sister Mary Clare | |
| 2025 |
Australia: An Unofficial HistoryDelves into a forgotten vault of Australian government films, unearthing a kaleidoscopic vision of Australia in the 1970s, a decade... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Memoir of a SnailForcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself... |
Pinky (voice) | |
| 2024 |
ClippedGo behind the scenes of a notorious NBA owner's racist remarks, captured on a tape heard around the world, charting... |
Shelly Sterling | |
| 2023 |
WildflowerThe story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an... |
Loretta | |
| 2023 |
Hello Tomorrow!In a retro-futuristic world, charismatic salesman Jack Billings leads a team of fellow sales associates determined to revitalize their customers'... |
Barbara Billings | |
| 2022 |
American MurdererThe True story of how charismatic con man Jason Derek Brown bankrolls his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams.... |
Jeanne | |
| 2022 |
Dr. JackieFailed actress Jackie Beat has finally become a psychotherapist. Using role-playing, primal scream therapy, ink-blot tests and even puppets, she... |
Jacki Weaver | |
| 2022 |
Father StuThe true-life story of boxer-turned-priest. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to... |
Kathleen Long | |
| 2021 |
Back to the OutbackTired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they are monsters, a ragtag group... |
Jackie (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Penguin BloomWhen an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin,... |
Jan | |
| 2020 |
Stage MotherA conservative church-choir director moves from Texas to San Francisco to run her deceased gay son's drag club. |
Maybelline Metcalf | |
| 2020 |
Never Too LateIt's been a long time since Caine, Bronson, Angus and Wendell—aka ‘The Chain Breakers'—escaped a torturous Vietnamese POW camp. They... |
Norma McCarthy | |
| 2020 |
ElsewhereA man does everything in his power to keep ownership of a seaside cottage he built with his late wife. |
Mom | |
| 2019 |
The GrudgeAfter a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only... |
Lorna Moody | |
| 2019 |
ZerovilleA young actor arrives in Hollywood in 1969 during a transitional time in the Industry. |
Dotty Langer | |
| 2019 |
Perpetual Grace LTDJames, a disgraced firefighter turned grifter, seizes a chance, illicit opportunity to reverse his life’s worsening course as he attempts... |
Lillian 'Ma' Brown | |
| 2019 |
PomsAfter moving to a retirement community, loner Martha eventually befriends her fun-loving neighbor, Sheryl, and forms a cheerleading club for... |
Sheryl | |
| 2019 |
Out of BlueMike Hoolihan is an unconventional New Orleans cop investigating the murder of renowned astrophysicist Jennifer Rockwell, a black hole expert... |
Miriam Rockwell | |
| 2019 |
BloomOne year after a devastating flood kills five locals in an idyllic country town, a mysterious new plant appears with... |
Gwen Reed | |
| 2018 |
Bird BoxFive years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make... |
Cheryl | |
| 2018 |
WidowsA police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in... |
Agnieska | |
| 2018 |
YellowstoneFollow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by... |
Caroline Warner | |
| 2018 |
Life of the PartyWhen her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing... |
Sandy Cook | |
| 2018 |
Oh, Hi Mark: Making a DisasterA documentary about the making and shooting of James Franco's ‘The Disaster Artist’ (2017) |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Irreplaceable YouA stunning cancer diagnosis spurs Abbie to seek a future girlfriend for fiancé and childhood sweetheart Sam, who's clueless when... |
Estelle | |
| 2018 |
SquintersThe trials and tribulations of car loads of travellers in peak hour morning transit and again on their drive home... |
Audrey | |
| 2017 |
Small CrimesA disgraced former cop, fresh off a six-year prison sentence for attempted murder, returns home looking for redemption but winds... |
Irma Denton | |
| 2017 |
The Disaster ArtistAn aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor... |
Carolyn / 'Claudette' | |
| 2017 |
David Stratton: A Cinematic LifeA compelling personal journey with David Stratton, as he relates the fascinating development of our cinema history. David guides us... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
The Polka KingLocal Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in... |
Barb | |
| 2016 |
Sister CitiesBased on the internationally-acclaimed play by Colette Freedman, the story of 4 estranged sisters who reunite for their mother’s alleged... |
Mary Baxter | |
| 2016 |
GoldstoneIndigenous Detective Jay Swan arrives in the frontier town of Goldstone on a missing persons inquiry. What seems like a... |
Maureen | |
| 2016 |
Secret CityBeneath the placid facade of Canberra, amidst rising tension between China and America, senior political journalist Harriet Dunkley uncovers a... |
Catriona Bailey | |
| 2015 |
Blunt TalkA British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host... |
Rosalie Winter | |
| 2015 |
Last Cab to DarwinRex is a loner, and when he's told he doesn't have long to live, he embarks on an epic drive... |
Dr. Farmer | |
| 2015 |
EqualsA futuristic love story set in a world where emotions have been eradicated. |
Bess | |
| 2014 |
Six Dance Lessons in Six WeeksA retired woman hires a dance instructor to give her private dance lessons at her home -- one per week... |
Irene Mossbecker | |
| 2014 |
GracepointWhen a young boy is found dead on an idyllic beach, a major police investigation gets underway in the small... |
Susan Wright | |
| 2014 |
ReclaimAfter their newly adopted daughter goes missing in a small town, Steven and Shannon will stop at nothing to uncover... |
Reigert | |
| 2014 |
Maya the Bee MovieA bubbly little bumblebee rebels against the rules of the hive to make all kinds of friends—from violin-playing grasshoppers to... |
Buzzlina Von Beena (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Magic in the MoonlightSet in the 1920s French Riviera, a master magician is commissioned to try and expose a psychic as a fraud. |
Grace | |
| 2014 |
HauntAn introverted teen sparks with his new neighbor, and together the couple begins to explore the haunted house that his... |
Janet Morello | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
The VoicesA mentally unhinged factory worker must decide whether to listen to his talking cat and become a killer, or follow... |
Dr. Warren | |
| 2014 |
Florence Has Left the BuildingIts the annual Christmas Eve concert at the Marigold House Assisted Living Facility. All her friends are dying and Florence... |
Florence | |
| 2013 |
ParklandNovember 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was... |
Marguerite Oswald | |
| 2013 |
Super Fun NightJunior attorney Kimmie Boubier and her two best friends, Helen-Alice and Marika, have had a standing date every Friday night... |
Pamela Boubier | |
| 2013 |
StokerAfter India’s father dies suddenly, her uncle Charlie, whom she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her... |
Aunt Gwendolyn 'Gin' Stoker | |
| 2012 |
Silver Linings PlaybookAfter losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his... |
Dolores Solatano | |
| 2012 |
LoisWhen a mysterious letter tips Lois over the edge, she is driven to wild lengths to address some unfinished business. |
Unknown character | |
| 2012 |
The Five-Year EngagementExactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet... |
Sylvia Dickerson-Barnes | |
| 2010 |
Summer CodaHitchhiking home to a family she's never known, Heidi meets Michael. In the stunning orange groves of country Australia, they... |
Jen | |
| 2010 |
Animal KingdomJoshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by... |
Janine 'Smurf' Cody | |
| 2008 |
Three Blind MiceThree young Navy officers hit Sydney for one last night on land before being shipped over to the Gulf to... |
Bernie | |
| 2007 |
SatisfactionSet in and around 232, an up-market city brothel, Satisfaction reveals the world of five high class escorts and their... |
Gillian | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The Two-Wheeled Time MachineHenry Howard discovers a way to stay young forever, but life doesn't seem worth living without his childhood sweetheart Alice.... |
Older Alice | |
| 1996 |
CosiLewis, a young amateur theater director, is offered a job with a governmental program for the rehabilitation of mentally ill... |
Cherry | |
| 1986 |
The ChallengeThe story of the 1983 America's Cup challenge, where the Australian team financed by business tycoon Alan Bond, finally wrests... |
Rasa Bertrand | |
| 1985 |
The PerfectionistBarbara and Steward are happily married and have three kids. But one day Barbara decides that her children are old... |
Barbara Gunn | |
| 1983 |
Abra CadabraDr Cadabra, an eccentric magician, lives in outer space with his son Abra and their pets - Stella the star... |
Primrose Buttercup | |
| 1983 |
The Girl From MoonoolooSet in the 1940s, the story of a post office clerk and part-time pianist (Jacki Weaver) who inadvertently becomes the... |
Jacki | |
| 1982 |
Squizzy TaylorThis Australian crime drama chronicles the life of notorious, keen witted, acid tongued 1920s Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor. Wormy and... |
Dolly | |
| 1980 |
Water Under the BridgeWater Under the Bridge is a 1980 mini series based on the 1977 novel by Sumner Locke Elliott. |
Maggie McGhee | |
| 1976 |
Do I Have to Kill My Child?A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping... |
Dianne | |
| 1976 |
CaddieProud and classy Caddie Marsh is forced to get a job as a barmaid and raise two children on her... |
Josie | |
| 1975 |
The RemovalistsAn adaptation of David Williamson's play; John Hargreaves and Peter Cummins star as a good and bad cop who assist... |
Unknown character | |
| 1975 |
Picnic at Hanging RockIn the early 1900s, Miranda attends a girls boarding school in Australia. One Valentine's Day, the school's typically strict headmistress... |
Minnie | |
| 1975 |
Polly My LoveAn Australian-set romance starring Jacki Weaver. |
Polly | |
| 1975 |
A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900A documentary exploring the fascinating subject of the film, its production history and success. The documentary, which was produced by... |
Self (archive photos) | |
| 1974 |
Jock PetersenTony Petersen, a married electrician and ex-footballer, goes to university to study English. Petersen is odd man out at the... |
Susie Petersen | |
| 1973 |
Alvin PurpleAlvin is your average guy, except for the fact women find him irresistible and chase him everywhere. He tries to... |
Second Sugar Girl | |
| 1971 |
StorkStork is a gangly young man, a virgin with an overactive imagination who thinks he’s a revolutionary. Bored with a... |
Anna | |
| 1970 |
The Naked BunyipA shy young man is hired by an ad agency to conduct a survey on sex in Australia. The somewhat... |
Herself | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Jill Henderson | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Petra Kendrix | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Annette Bishop | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Wilma Steiner | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Vicki Gaye | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Sue Ryan | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Hettie | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Anne Johnson | |
| 1964 |
HomicideHomicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force... |
Kay Thomas | |
| TBA |
LarrikinsWhen an uptight bilby escapes his sheltered life from his family burrow, he ventures out and finds himself launched on... |
Doris (voice) | |
| TBA |
The Rockford FilesNewly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford returns to his life as a private... |
Karma | |
| TBA |
Trash MountainA twenty something gay man travels from Chicago to his home in rural Missouri following the death of his father... |
Helen | |
| TBA |
Salvation CreekA grieving journalist leaves the city, buying a rundown cabin in a close-knit, boat-access community. While coping with loss, she... |
Esther | |
| TBA |
The Wonder YardFollowing the death of her husband of fifty years, Dinah devotes all her efforts to building an ambitious wonderland in... |
Dinah |
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Jacki Weaver is known for her roles in 'Animal Kingdom,' 'Silver Linings Playbook,' and 'The Five-Year Engagement.' Her performances in these films have earned her critical acclaim and recognition in the film industry.
Yes, Jacki Weaver has received numerous awards during her career, including nominations for the Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. She won the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for 'Animal Kingdom.'
Jacki Weaver began her acting career in the late 1960s, primarily in theatre, before making her film debut in the 1971 movie 'Stork.' She gained prominence in the Australian entertainment scene over the years.
Jacki Weaver's estimated net worth is around $4 million. This wealth is attributed to her successful career in film, television, and theatre over several decades.
One of Jacki Weaver's most successful films is 'Silver Linings Playbook,' where her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination. The film was a commercial hit and received critical acclaim.
Jacki Weaver has one child, a son named Dylan Weaver, from her first marriage. She maintains a close relationship with her son, who has supported her throughout her career.
Jacki Weaver is known for her ability to portray complex characters with emotional depth. Her distinctive voice and nuanced performances have made her a respected figure in both drama and comedy.
In 'Animal Kingdom,' Jacki Weaver played the role of Janine 'Smurf' Cody, the matriarch of a crime family. Her performance was widely praised and led to her receiving an Academy Award nomination.