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Apr 2, 2014 · Actress Sigourney Weaver is best known for her roles in films since the 1980s, including 'Ghostbusters,' 'Working Girl' and the 'Alien' franchise.
- Alien. What could be more fitting? Not every actor can say that the film that put them on the map is also good, let alone their best. Thanks to "Alien," Weaver can — though it wasn't love at first sight for her with the film.
- Aliens. How do you make a sequel to an unexpected hit? There are two pathways: the disappointingly unsuccessful route of "Ghostbusters 2," and the "Aliens" route.
- Ghostbusters. There was no guarantee Weaver would be able to pivot from the horror and drama genres she'd become known for to a full-blown comedy like "Ghostbusters."
- Avatar. More than any other film on this list, "Avatar" may be the one that needs the least introduction. More than a decade after its debut, it still holds the title of highest grossing film worldwide, likely due to re-releases in theaters abroad.
Mar 3, 2024 · Sigourney Weaver. Movie. Avatar (2009) With memorable roles in iconic movies like Avatar, Alien, and Ghostbusters, Sigourney Weaver is up there as one of the best of her generation.
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- Gwen DeMarco, Galaxy Quest. If you feel like, for some reason, you can only stomach one science fiction comedy/parody on your watch-list, Galaxy Quest flies past all options, at warp speed.
- Dr. Grace Augustine, Avatar. It’s hard to believe that James Cameron‘s science-fiction epic, Avatar, was released over a decade ago, and even harder to believe that we haven’t seen the much anticipated sequels yet.
- The Director, The Cabin in The Woods. The Cabin in The Woods is a unique horror comedy that is a cult classic. As for Weaver, although she only plays a small role, this film allows every actor to shine in their own way.
- Katherine Parker, Working Girl. Before the devil wore any type of Prada, there was Working Girl. This white-collar comedy, directed by Mike Nichols (The Birdcage), focuses on Tess (Melanie Griffith), who is hired as an associate's secretary at a big-time Manhattan company.
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- Ellen Ripley - Alien. Weaver's best performance by far can be seen throughout the Alien franchise. The 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien sparked a slew of sequels and spinoffs that have kept fans interested in for years.
- The Warden - Holes. Based on the popular children's book by Louis Sachar, the 2003 comedy, Holes, was blessed with Weaver's performance as the Warden.
- Max Connors - Heartbreakers. In the 2001 romantic comedy, Heartbreakers, Weaver portrays a few different characters who are all fake identities for Max Connors.
- Dr. Grace Augustine - Avatar. Written, directed, and produced by James Cameron, Avatar was one of the biggest blockbuster films (and highest grossing movies) to debut in 2009.
May 14, 2024 · Sigourney Weaver is an American actress who has played an eclectic range of characters but is perhaps best known for her portrayals of strong independent women, notably Ellen Ripley, the no-nonsense resourceful heroine in the landmark science-fiction film Alien (1979) and its sequels.
Sigourney Weaver. Actress: Alien: Resurrection. Sigourney Weaver has created a host of memorable characters, both dramatic and comic, ranging from Ripley in Alien to Dian Fossey in Gorillas in the Mist to Gwen/Tawny in Galaxy Quest and most recently, 14-year-old Kiri in Avatar: The Way of Water.
