Sigourney Weaver American Actress From Manhattan
Sigourney Weaver · actor and television actor · American
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Biography
Sigourney Weaver, born 8 October 1949 in Manhattan, is an American actress. She is currently 76 years old. Her best-known titles on this site are Terror in the Aisles (1984) and Ghostbusters (2016).
She appears in Somerset (1970), the earliest title among her listed credits. She has 69 films and 6 TV series on record from 1970 to 2026. Roles on record include Ellen Ripley in Alien Resurrection (1997), Dana Barrett in Ghostbusters (1984) and Kiri, Grace Augustine in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is the newest entry in her credits.
The records list 10 awards won and 8 nominations for her. She won Saturn Award for Best Actress in 1987 for Aliens, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2026.
Filmography
75 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Mandalorian and Grogu | Colonel Ward | Film |
| 2025 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | Kiri | Film |
| 2025 | Dust Bunny | Film | |
| 2025 | The Gorge | Bartholomew | Film |
| 2023– | The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart | TV series | |
| 2022 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Kiri, Grace Augustine | Film |
| 2022 | Call Jane | Film | |
| 2022 | Master Gardener | Mme Haverhill | Film |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Dana Barrett | Film |
| 2021 | The Good House | Film | |
| 2020 | My Salinger Year | Film | |
| 2017 | Rakka | Film | |
| 2017 | The Defenders | TV series | |
| 2017 | The Meyerowitz Stories | Film | |
| 2016 | A Monster Calls | Film |
Show all 75 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ghostbusters | Film | |
| 2016 | The Assignment | Film | |
| 2016 | The Beatles: Eight Days a Week | Film | |
| 2015 | Chappie | Film | |
| 2015 | Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words | Film | |
| 2014 | Exodus: Gods and Kings | Tuya | Film |
| 2012– | Political Animals | TV series | |
| 2012 | Red Lights | Film | |
| 2012 | The Cabin in the Woods | Film | |
| 2012 | The Cold Light of Day | Film | |
| 2012 | Vamps | Film | |
| 2011 | Abduction | Film | |
| 2011 | Cedar Rapids | Film | |
| 2011 | Paul | Film | |
| 2011 | Rampart | Film | |
| 2011– | Treasures of New York | TV series | |
| 2010 | Crazy on the Outside | Film | |
| 2010 | You Again | Film | |
| 2009 | Avatar | Grace Augustine | Film |
| 2009 | Prayers for Bobby | Film | |
| 2008 | Baby Mama | Film | |
| 2008 | Vantage Point | Film | |
| 2007 | Be Kind Rewind | Film | |
| 2007 | The Girl in the Park | Film | |
| 2006 | Infamous | Film | |
| 2006 | Snow Cake | Film | |
| 2006 | The TV Set | Film | |
| 2004 | Imaginary Heroes | Film | |
| 2004 | The Village | Film | |
| 2003 | Holes | Film | |
| 2002 | Tadpole | Film | |
| 2001 | Big Bad Love | Film | |
| 2001 | Heartbreakers | Film | |
| 2000 | Company Man | Film | |
| 1999 | A Map of the World | Film | |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Film | |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection | Ellen Ripley | Film |
| 1997 | Snow White: A Tale of Terror | Evil Queen | Film |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm | Film | |
| 1995 | Copycat | Film | |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Film | |
| 1994 | Death and the Maiden | Film | |
| 1993 | Dave | Film | |
| 1992 | 1492 – Conquest of Paradise | Isabella I of Castile | Film |
| 1992 | Alien 3 | Ellen Ripley | Film |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Dana Barrett | Film |
| 1988 | Gorillas in the Mist | Dian Fossey | Film |
| 1988 | Working Girl | Film | |
| 1986 | Aliens | Ellen Ripley | Film |
| 1986 | Half Moon Street | Film | |
| 1985 | Une Femme ou Deux | Film | |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Dana Barrett | Film |
| 1984 | Terror in the Aisles | Film | |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century | Film | |
| 1982 | The Year of Living Dangerously | Jill Bryant | Film |
| 1981 | Eyewitness | Film | |
| 1979 | Alien | Ellen Ripley | Film |
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Film | |
| 1970– | Somerset | TV series | |
| Tomb Raider | TV series |
Awards and nominations
10 won, 8 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2024 | International Goya Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Rachel Carson Award | Won | |
| 1998 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | The Ice Storm | Won |
| 1998 | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year | Won | |
| 1988 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Gorillas in the Mist | Won |
| 1988 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Working Girl | Won |
| 1987 | Saturn Award for Best Actress | Aliens | Won |
| Jupiter Awards | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2000 | Saturn Award for Best Actress | Galaxy Quest | Nominated |
| 1998 | Saturn Award for Best Actress | Alien Resurrection | Nominated |
| 1993 | Saturn Award for Best Actress | Alien 3 | Nominated |
| 1989 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Gorillas in the Mist | Nominated |
| 1989 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Working Girl | Nominated |
Show all 18 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Aliens | Nominated |
| 1985 | Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play | Nominated | |
| 1980 | Saturn Award for Best Actress | Alien | Nominated |
Personal life
She has been married to Jim Simpson since 1984. She has one child on record. Education on record includes Yale School of Drama, Ethel Walker School and Sarah Lawrence College.
Sigourney Weaver Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sigourney Weaver?
Sigourney Weaver is 76 years old, born on 8 October 1949 in Manhattan.
What is Sigourney Weaver known for?
Sigourney Weaver is known for Terror in the Aisles (1984) and Ghostbusters (2016).
What is Sigourney Weaver’s nationality?
Sigourney Weaver is American, born in Manhattan.
How tall is Sigourney Weaver?
Sigourney Weaver is 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Who is Sigourney Weaver married to?
Sigourney Weaver is married to Jim Simpson; they married in 1984.
Has Sigourney Weaver won any awards?
Yes. 10 awards are on record, including Knight of the Legion of Honour (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q102124), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Desmond Herzfelder · CC BY 4.0
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