Sigourney Weaver
Born October 8, 1949 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
4
Films reviewed
8.1
Avg. rating
Alien
Best-reviewed
1979–2025
Years active
Biography
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (born October 8, 1949) is an American actress. Weaver is considered to be a pioneer of action heroines in science fiction films. She is known for her role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise, which earned her an Academy Award nomination in 1986 and is often regarded as one of the most significant female protagonists in cinema history.
A seven-time Golden Globe Award nominee, Weaver won both Best Actress in Drama and Best Supporting Actress in 1988 for her work in the films Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl, becoming the first person to win two acting Golden Globes in the same year. She also received Academy Award nominations for both films. For her role in the film The Ice Storm (1997), she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress ina Supporting Role. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her work in the 1984 Broadway play Hurlyburly.
Weaver's other film roles include Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Dave (1993), Galaxy Quest (1999), Holes (2003), WALL-E (2008), Avatar (2009), Prayers for Bobby (2009), Paul (2011), The Cabin in the Woods (2012), and A Monster Calls (2016); and the television miniseries Political Animals (2012) and The Defenders (2017).
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring Sigourney Weaverthat we've reviewed.
★ 7.2Avatar: Fire and Ash
as Kiri
James Cameron · 2025
RT 66%
★ 8.4WALL·E
as the Axioms computer. Stanton joked to Weaver: "You realize you get to be 'Mother' now?" referring to the ship's computer in the film Alien, starring Weaver.
Andrew Stanton · 2008
RT 95%
★ 8.4Aliens
as Ellen Ripley: the survivor of an alien attack on her ship, the Nostromo
James Cameron · 1986
RT 93%
★ 8.5Alien
as Ripley, the warrant officer aboard the Nostromo. Meryl Streep was considered for the role, but she was not contacted as her partner John Cazale had recently died. Helen Mirren also auditioned. Weaver, who had Broadway experience but was relatively unknown in film, impressed Scott, Giler, and Hill with her audition. She was the last actor to be cast for the film and performed most of her screen tests in-studio as the sets were being built. The role of Ripley was Weaver's first leading role in a motion picture and earned her nominations for a Saturn Award for Best Actress and a BAFTA award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Role.
Ridley Scott · 1979
RT 93%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The movie "Alien" is widely praised for its horror and sci-fi elements, with many reviewers noting that it sets a new standard for the genre. The film's claustrophobic setting and iconic alien design have become synonymous with fear and suspense. A strong cast, including Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and Yaphet Kotto, has been praised for their performances. Despite being described as not eventful or entertaining in some reviews, "Alien" is still regarded as a classic horror movie that continues to thrill audiences today.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Alien →
“The movie has received positive reactions from critics, who praise its unique blend of robot and emotions. Reviewers describe it as charming, heartwarming, and effective in conveying a message about human indifference to the planet's future. Many also appreciate the strong characters and simple yet engaging premise.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on WALL·E →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Host
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Futurama(1999)TV Series · 1 epas Planet Express Ship (voice)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- NOVA(1974)TV Series · 1 epas Narrator
- The Mandalorian and Grogu(2026)as Colonel Ward
- La semaine des 4 Julie(2020)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Avatar(2009)as Dr. Grace Augustine
- Richard & Judy(2001)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Avatar: The Way of Water(2022)as Kiri
- C à vous(2009)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest