Sigourney Weaver (born Susan Alexandra Weaver; October 8, 1949) is an American actress and film producer, best known for playing Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise. Following her film debut as a minor character in Annie Hall, Weaver quickly came to prominence in 1979 with her first lead role as Ripley in Alien, subsequently reprising the role in its three sequels Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997). Her 1986 Academy...
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Sigourney Weaver (born Susan Alexandra Weaver; October 8, 1949) is an American actress and film producer, best known for playing Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise. Following her film debut as a minor character in Annie Hall, Weaver quickly came to prominence in 1979 with her first lead role as Ripley in Alien, subsequently reprising the role in its three sequels Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997). Her 1986 Academy...