sigourney weaver film career

Sigourney Weaver born October 8, 1949 is an American actress best known for her role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien film series, a role for which she has received worldwide recognition. Other notable roles include the Ghostbusters films, Gorillas in the Mist, The Ice Storm, Working Girl, Prayers for Bobby and Avatar.She is a three-time Academy Award nominee for her performances in Aliens (1986),