Sigourney Weaver
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Sigourney Weaver
Summary
Sigourney Weaver is a human[1]. She was born in Manhattan[2]. She was born on October 8, 1949[3]. She worked as an actor[4], television actor[5], voice actor[6], and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.093% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,048 views/month, #932 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Manhattan[2], Sigourney Weaver…
- Sigourney Weaver was born on October 8, 1949[3].
- Sigourney Weaver's father was Sylvester Weaver[9].
- Sigourney Weaver's mother was Elizabeth Inglis[10].
- Sigourney Weaver was married to Jim Simpson[11].
- Sigourney Weaver held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Sigourney Weaver's native language[13].
- Sigourney Weaver's professions included actor[4].
- Sigourney Weaver's professions included television actor[5].
- Sigourney Weaver worked as a voice actor[6].
- Sigourney Weaver's professions included film actor[7].
- Sigourney Weaver's education included a stint at Stanford University[14].
- Sigourney Weaver's education included a stint at Sarah Lawrence College[15].
- Sigourney Weaver's education included a stint at Yale School of Drama[16].
- Sigourney Weaver was educated at Ethel Walker School[17].
- Sigourney Weaver was educated at HB Studio[18].
- Sigourney Weaver received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[19].
- Sigourney Weaver received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[20].
- Sigourney Weaver received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[21].
- Sigourney Weaver received the Saturn Award for Best Actress[22].
- Sigourney Weaver received the Rachel Carson Award[23].
- Sigourney Weaver received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
- Sigourney Weaver was a member of NBC[25].
- Sigourney Weaver is recorded as female[26].
- Sigourney Weaver's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1949-10-08[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: ca435991-8c0e-4469-b1ce-164046e1fbb4[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Sigourney Weaver's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. She was born on October 8, 1949[3]. Her father was Sylvester Weaver[9]. Her mother was Elizabeth Inglis[10]. English was her native language[13].
Education
Educated at Stanford University[14], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Stanford[35]; Sarah Lawrence College[15], a liberal arts college in the United States[36], in United States[37], founded in 1926[38]; Yale School of Drama[16], a drama school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1924[41]; Ethel Walker School[17], a school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1911[44], headquartered in Simsbury[45]; and HB Studio[18], a drama school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1945[48], headquartered in Greenwich Village[49]. Studied under Carmen De Lavallade[50], an actor[51], 1931–2025[52], of United States[53], awarded the Bessie Awards[54]; Herbert Berghof[55]; and Uta Hagen[56].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], television actor[5], voice actor[6], and film actor[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[19], a film award category[57], in United States[58], founded in 1943[59]; BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[20], a film award category[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1968[62]; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[21], an award for best supporting actress[63], in United States[64], founded in 1944[65]; Saturn Award for Best Actress[22], an award for best leading actress[66], in United States[67]; Rachel Carson Award[23], an environmental award[68], founded in 2004[69]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[70], in United States[71].
Personal Life
Among Sigourney Weaver's spouses was Jim Simpson[11].
Why It Matters
Sigourney Weaver ranks in the top 0.093% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,048 views/month, #932 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] She is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
FAQs
Where was Sigourney Weaver born?
Sigourney Weaver's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
Who were Sigourney Weaver's parents?
Sigourney Weaver's father was Sylvester Weaver[9]. Sigourney Weaver's mother was Elizabeth Inglis[10].
Who was Sigourney Weaver married to?
Sigourney Weaver's spouses include Jim Simpson[11].
What did Sigourney Weaver do for work?
Sigourney Weaver worked as actor[4], television actor[5], voice actor[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Sigourney Weaver go to school?
Sigourney Weaver was educated at Stanford University[14], Sarah Lawrence College[15], Yale School of Drama[16], and Ethel Walker School[17].
What awards did Sigourney Weaver receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[19], BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[21], and Saturn Award for Best Actress[22].