Sigourney Weaver (born Susan Alexandra Weaver, October 8, 1949) is an American actress known for portraying strong, independent women. Weaver has appeared in an eclectic range of movies, including science fiction, drama, comedy, and animated movies.
Weaver’s notable films include Alien (1979) and its sequels, The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), Ghostbusters (1984), Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Working Girl (1988), Galaxy Quest (1999), and Avatar (2009). She has also lent her voice to animated movies such as WALL-E (2008), The Tale of Despereaux (2008), and Finding Dory (2016).