• 2024-02

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Personal Life

Birth Name: Hugo Wallace Weaving
Date of Birth: April 4, 1960
Place of Birth: Ibadan, Nigeria
Nationality: British-Australian
Spouse: Katrina Greenwood (m. 1984)
Children: 2 (Harry and Holly)

Career

Occupation: Actor, film producer
Years Active: 1981–present
Known for: The Matrix trilogy, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, V for Vendetta, Captain America: The First Avenger

Early Life & Education

Hugo Weaving was born on April 4, 1960, in Ibadan, Nigeria, to British parents Anne (née Lennard) and Wallace Weaving. His father was an accountant and his mother was a teacher. Weaving has two younger brothers, Simon and Stephen.

Weaving's family moved to Australia when he was six years old. He attended Pymble Public School and Knox Grammar School in Sydney. After graduating from high school, Weaving studied drama at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.

Acting Career

Weaving began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in small roles in Australian television shows and films. In 1984, he played the role of Ross in the acclaimed miniseries "Bodyline."

Weaving's breakthrough role came in 1999, when he played the character of Agent Smith in the science fiction film "The Matrix." The film was a critical and commercial success, and Weaving's performance was praised by critics. He reprised the role of Agent Smith in the sequels "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003) and "The Matrix Revolutions" (2003).

Weaving has since appeared in a number of other successful films, including "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001-2003), "V for Vendetta" (2005), "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011), and "Hacksaw Ridge" (2016).

In addition to his work in film, Weaving has also had a successful career in theater. He has appeared in productions of "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "King Lear."

Awards & Nominations

Weaving has won numerous awards for his acting work, including:

British Academy Film Award: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994)
Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003)
Tony Award: Best Actor in a Play for "The Visit" (2015)

Weaving has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Matrix."

Personal Life

Weaving is married to Katrina Greenwood, a costume and production designer. They have two children, Harry and Holly. Weaving is a private person and rarely discusses his personal life in public.

Interesting Facts

Weaving is a skilled potter and has his own pottery studio at his home in Sydney.
Weaving is a keen runner and has completed several marathons.
In 2018, Weaving was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his services to the performing arts.