Sigourney Weaver
Susan Alexandra Weaver (born October 8, 1949), professionally known as Sigourney Weaver (), is an American actress. Dubbed "Queen of Sci-Fi", Weaver is considered to be a pioneer of action heroines in science fiction films. She is primarily known for her role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise. The role earned her an Academy Award nomination in 1986 and is often regarded as one of the most significant female protagonists in all of cinema.
| Full name at birth | Susan Alexandra Weaver
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| Claim to fame | Ellen Ripley in "Alien" Trilogy, Ghostbusters, Gorillas in The Mist.
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| Date of birth | 8 October 1949
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| Place of birth | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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| Age | 73
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| Occupation | Actress, Producer, Voice Actor
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PERSONAL DETAILS
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| Weight | 145 lbs (66 kg)
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| Distinctive feature | Very Tall
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| Shoe size | 10
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Residence | Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
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| Net worth | $50,000,000 USD
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| High school | Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CT (1967)
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- Her performance as Ellen Ripley in Aliens (1986) is ranked #58 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).
- Has one daughter, Charlotte Simpson, was born on 13 April 1990.
- Along with Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Janet Leigh, Jodie Foster (who won), Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair, she is one of the few actresses to have been nominated for an Oscar for a performance in a horror movie.
- Attended the Yale School of Drama
- Changed her name after reading "The Great Gatsby".
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