Actor
Sigourney Weaver
- Born: 8 October 1949, New York City, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $60 million
Sigourney Weaver is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in science fiction and drama films. She gained fame for her performance as Ellen Ripley in the 'Alien' franchise and has starred in notable films such as 'Ghostbusters' and 'Avatar'. Weaver…
About Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in science fiction and drama films. She gained fame for her performance as Ellen Ripley in the 'Alien' franchise and has starred in notable films such as 'Ghostbusters' and 'Avatar'. Weaver is recognized for her commanding presence and distinctive voice, making her a prominent figure in Hollywood.
- Born
- 8 October 1949, New York City, New York, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Jim Simpson (1984-present)
- Children
- 1, Charlotte Simpson
- Parents
- Elizabeth Inglis, George Weaver
- Estimated net worth
- $60 million
Fun facts about Sigourney Weaver
- Sigourney Weaver was originally named Susan but adopted the name Sigourney from a character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- She was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Actress for her roles in 'Aliens', 'Working Girl', and 'Gorillas in the Mist'.
Famous Sigourney Weaver quotes
“Get away from her, you b****!”
“I ain't afraid of no ghost.”
“The only thing I can do is to be true to myself.”
Sigourney Weaver filmography
Cast (200)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2031 | Avatar 5 Movie | Kiri | |
| 2029 | Avatar 4 Movie | Kiri | |
| 2026 | The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie | Colonel Ward | 7.5 |
| 2026 | Igniting the Flame: The Making of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | The Twelfth Night Reunion Movie | Self - Audience Member | |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash Movie | Kiri | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/20 Movie | Self / Ripley (archive footage) | 6.3 |
| 2025 | Dust Bunny Movie | Laverne | 6.7 |
| 2025 | Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films TV | Self - "Kiri" | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV | Self - Actress | 6.7 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Gorge Movie | Bartholomew | 7.7 |
| 2024 | Aliens Expanded Movie | Self | 8.9 |
| 2024 | Fateful Planet TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Sigourney Weaver - Actionheldin und Stil-Ikone Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2023 | Disney 100: Remember That Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2023 | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart TV | June Hart | 7.6 |
| 2023 | Master Gardener Movie | Norma Haverhill | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Inside Pandora's Box Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water Movie | Kiri | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Bonnie Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2022 | Call Jane Movie | Virginia | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Mostra, Venise TV | Self | |
| 2022 | Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies Movie | Self - (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife Movie | Dana Barrett | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Oats Studios: Volume 1 Movie | Jasper | 6.3 |
| 2021 | OATS Studios TV | 贾斯珀 | 6.7 |
| 2021 | The Good House Movie | Hildy Good | 6.1 |
| 2021 | The Newsreader TV | Sigourney Weaver (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Secrets of the Whales TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2020 | Reunited Apart TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Protecting the Amazon Demands Radical Change Movie | Narrator | |
| 2020 | My Salinger Year Movie | Margaret | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2020 | La semaine des 4 Julie TV | Self | 2.0 |
| 2019 | The Movies That Made Us TV | Dana Bennett (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2019 | The Movies That Made Us TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2019 | The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance TV | The Myth-Speaker (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2019 | SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 2018 | Off in the Far Away Somewhere: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaii Movie | Georgia O’Keeffe | |
| 2017 | Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist TV | Dian Fossey (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2017 | The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Movie | Sigourney Weaver | 6.5 |
| 2017 | Marvel's The Defenders TV | Alexandra Reid | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Rakka Movie | Jasper | 7.0 |
| 2016 | A Monster Calls Movie | Grandma | 7.3 |
| 2016 | The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Dream the Future TV | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters Movie | Rebecca Gorin | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Finding Dory Movie | Sigourney Weaver (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2016 | The Assignment Movie | Dr. Rachel Kay | 5.5 |
| 2016 | Ghostheads Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Asteroid: Mission Extreme Movie | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Full Frontal with Samantha Bee TV | Sigourney Weaver | 6.0 |
| 2015 | Call My Agent! TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2015 | Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2015 | Chappie Movie | Michelle Bradley | 6.8 |
| 2014 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero TV | Lady Starblaster (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings Movie | Tuja | 5.9 |
| 2014 | All You Need Is Love Movie | Narrator | |
| 2014 | My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) Movie | Elizabeth Swados (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2012 | Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Movie | Masha | |
| 2012 | Vamps Movie | Cisserus | 5.3 |
| 2012 | Political Animals TV | Elaine Barrish | 7.1 |
| 2012 | The Cabin in the Woods Movie | The Director | 6.7 |
| 2012 | The Cold Light of Day Movie | Jean Carrack | 5.4 |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Red Lights Movie | Margaret Matheson | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie | (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Rampart Movie | Joan Confrey | 5.5 |
| 2011 | Abduction Movie | Dr. Geraldine 'Geri' Bennett | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Tipping Point: The End of Oil Movie | Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2011 | Paul Movie | The Big Guy | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Cedar Rapids Movie | Macy Vanderhei | 5.9 |
| 2010 | Capturing Avatar Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2010 | You Again Movie | Ramona | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Crazy on the Outside Movie | Viki | 5.3 |
| 2009 | Avatar Movie | Dr. Grace Augustine | 7.6 |
| 2009 | The Jay Leno Show TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2009 | C à vous TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification Movie | Narrator | |
| 2009 | Annul Victory Movie | Self | |
| 2009 | Prayers for Bobby Movie | Mary Griffith | 8.1 |
| 2009 | Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2008 | The Tale of Despereaux Movie | The Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2008 | Fragile Planet Movie | Narrator | |
| 2008 | His Highness Hollywood Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2008 | WALL·E Movie | Ship's Computer (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2008 | Baby Mama Movie | Chaffee Bicknell | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Be Kind Rewind Movie | Ms. Lawson | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Vantage Point Movie | Rex Brooks | 6.4 |
| 2008 | Eli Stone TV | Therapist | 6.8 |
| 2007 | Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm Movie | Self | |
| 2007 | The Girl in the Park Movie | Julia Sandburg | 6.0 |
| 2007 | Helmut by June Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2007 | DNA: Secret of Photo 51 Movie | Narrator | |
| 2007 | The TV Set Movie | Lenny | 6.1 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Happily N'Ever After Movie | Frieda (voice) | 5.1 |
| 2006 | Infamous Movie | Babe Paley | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Snow Cake Movie | Linda | 7.1 |
| 2006 | 50 Films to See Before You Die Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2006 | Gorillas Revisited with Sigourney Weaver Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2005 | Deconstructing 'The Village' Movie | Self | 4.7 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Imaginary Heroes Movie | Sandy Travis | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Doc Martin TV | Beth Traywick | 8.3 |
| 2004 | Doc Martin TV | American Tourist | 8.3 |
| 2004 | The Village Movie | Alice Hunt | 6.5 |
| 2003 | The Beast Within: Making Alien Movie | Self | 8.2 |
| 2003 | Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2003 | Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2003 | One Step Beyond: The Making of Alien Resurrection Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2003 | Holes Movie | Warden | 6.9 |
| 2003 | National Geographic : Search for the Afghan Girl Movie | Narrator | 5.5 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2002 | The Alien Saga Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2002 | The Guys Movie | Joan | 5.8 |
| 2002 | Tadpole Movie | Eve Grubman | 5.7 |
| 2002 | The Lost Film of Dian Fossey Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2002 | Sundance 20 Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy TV | Self | 3.4 |
| 2001 | Through These Eyes Movie | Narrator | |
| 2001 | Alien Evolution Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Big Bad Love Movie | Betti DeLoreo (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2001 | Heartbreakers Movie | Max Conners | 6.1 |
| 2001 | The Roman Empire in the First Century Movie | Narrator | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Click TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2000 | Company Man Movie | Daisy Quimp | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest Movie | Gwen DeMarco | 7.1 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Ghostbusters 1999 Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 1999 | A Map of the World Movie | Alice Goodwin | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Futurama TV | Planet Express Ship (voice) | 8.4 |
| 1999 | Mark Twain Prize TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Get Bruce! Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1999 | Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 1998 | The Entertainment Biz TV | Self | |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection Movie | Ripley | 6.2 |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm Movie | Janey Carver | 6.9 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Snow White: A Tale of Terror Movie | Lady Claudia Hoffman | 6.1 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1995 | Copycat Movie | Helen Hudson | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Jeffrey Movie | Debra Moorhouse | 6.2 |
| 1995 | Lo + plus TV | Self - Guest | |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1994 | Death and the Maiden Movie | Paulina Escobar | 7.1 |
| 1994 | The Wild Swans Movie | Narrator | 6.0 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Dave Movie | Ellen Mitchell | 6.7 |
| 1993 | GMTV TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1992 | The Snow Queen Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.9 |
| 1992 | Eye of the Storm: Ridley Scott Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1992 | 1492: Conquest of Paradise Movie | Queen Isabella | 6.3 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Alien³ Movie | Ripley | 6.4 |
| 1992 | The Making of 'Alien³' Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 1991 | Peachboy Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1989 | Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II Movie | Dana Barrett | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Working Girl Movie | Katharine Parker | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Gorillas in the Mist Movie | Dian Fossey | 7.0 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1987 | Nulle part ailleurs TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 1986 | Half Moon Street Movie | Dr. Lauren Slaughter | 5.0 |
| 1986 | Aliens Movie | Ripley | 8.0 |
| 1985 | One Woman or Two Movie | Jessica Fitzgerald | 5.5 |
| 1984 | On the Scene with the Ghostbusters Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters Movie | Dana Barrett | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Goldene Kamera TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 1984 | Wilderness: A Country in the Mind Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century Movie | Mrs. DeVoto | 4.6 |
| 1982 | The Year of Living Dangerously Movie | Jill Bryant | 6.7 |
| 1981 | Eyewitness Movie | Tony Sokolow | 5.6 |
| 1979 | O Youth and Beauty! Movie | Marcia Lawton | 9.0 |
| 1979 | The Sorrows of Gin Movie | Marcia Lawton | 10.0 |
| 1979 | Alien Movie | Ripley | 8.2 |
| 1978 | Ciné regards TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 1978 | Madman Movie | Gale | 8.0 |
| 1977 | Annie Hall Movie | Alvy's Date Outside Theatre | 7.7 |
| 1976 | Cérémonie des César TV | Self - Presenter | 4.6 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1974 | NOVA TV | Narrator | 7.1 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self - Presenter | 7.1 |
| TBA | Tomb Raider TV | Evelyn Wallis | |
| TBA | Useful Idiots Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (3)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 1992 | Alien³ Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 6.4 |
Latest releases
- The Mandalorian and Grogu2026 / TMDB 7.5
- Igniting the Flame: The Making of “Avatar: Fire and Ash”2026
- Avatar: Fire and Ash2025 / TMDB 7.6
- Avatar: A New Era - Special Edition of 20/202025 / TMDB 6.3
- Dust Bunny2025 / TMDB 6.7
- The Gorge2025 / TMDB 7.7
Questions about Sigourney Weaver
What are some of Sigourney Weaver's career highlights?
Sigourney Weaver's career highlights include her iconic role as Ellen Ripley in the 'Alien' series and her performances in 'Ghostbusters' and 'Avatar'. She has received multiple nominations and awards for her work, solidifying her status as a leading actress in Hollywood.
Has Sigourney Weaver won any major awards?
Yes, Sigourney Weaver has won several major awards, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards. Her contributions to film have earned her critical acclaim and recognition.
What was Sigourney Weaver's first film?
Sigourney Weaver's first film was 'Annie Hall', released in 1977, where she had a small but memorable role. This marked the beginning of her successful career in the film industry.
What are Sigourney Weaver's most successful films?
Some of Sigourney Weaver's most successful films include 'Alien', 'Aliens', 'Ghostbusters', and 'Avatar'. These films not only performed well at the box office but also became cultural landmarks.
What is known about Sigourney Weaver's personal life?
Sigourney Weaver has been married to Jim Simpson since 1984, and they have one daughter named Charlotte. She maintains a relatively private personal life while being active in her career.
What is Sigourney Weaver's estimated net worth?
Sigourney Weaver's estimated net worth is approximately $60 million. Her successful acting career, combined with various endorsements and production work, has contributed to her wealth.
What are some milestones in Sigourney Weaver's filmography?
Milestones in Sigourney Weaver's filmography include her groundbreaking role in 'Alien' (1979), her performance in 'Gorillas in the Mist' (1988), and her return to the role of Dr. Grace Augustine in 'Avatar' (2009) and its sequels.
How has Sigourney Weaver impacted the film industry?
Sigourney Weaver has had a profound impact on the film industry, particularly as a strong female lead in science fiction. She has paved the way for future generations of women in film and remains an influential figure.