Hugo Weaving

About

Hugo Wallace Weaving AO (born 4 April 1960) is an English actor. Born in Colonial Nigeria to English parents, he has resided in Australia for the entirety of his career. He is the recipient of six Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) and has also been recognised as an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia. Weaving landed his first major role as English cricket captain Douglas Jardine on the Australian television series Bodyline (1984). Continuing to act in Australia, he rose to prominence with his appearances in the films Proof (1991) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), winning his first AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role with the former. By the turn of the millennium, Weaving achieved international recognition through appearances in mainstream American productions. His most notable film roles include Agent Smith in the...

Known for

Slow HorsesSeries • 2022The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMovie • 2003The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesMovie • 2014The MatrixMovie • 1999The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMovie • 2001The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMovie • 2002Hacksaw RidgeMovie • 2016The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyMovie • 2012The Matrix ReloadedMovie • 2003The Matrix RevolutionsMovie • 2003Captain America: The First AvengerMovie • 2011V for VendettaMovie • 2006Cloud AtlasMovie • 2012Patrick MelroseSeries • 2018The Matrix ResurrectionsMovie • 2021Mortal EnginesMovie • 2018Halifax f.p.Series • 1994Happy FeetMovie • 2006Mr. CormanSeries • 2021Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'HooleMovie • 2010RakeSeries • 2010Babe: Pig in the CityMovie • 1998The WolfmanMovie • 2010BabeMovie • 1995