Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1960-04-04
- Born Place: Ibadan, Nigeria
Also Known As:
Хьюго Уивинг, 휴고 위빙, 雨果·维文, ヒューゴ・ウィーヴィング, ヒューゴ・ウォレス・ウィーヴィング, 雨果·威明, Hugo Wallace Weaving, هوگو ویوینگ
Hugo Weaving
Hugo Wallace Weaving is a highly acclaimed British-Australian actor, born on April 4, 1960, in Ibadan, Nigeria, to British parents. He spent his childhood in various locations, including England, Australia, and South Africa, before his family settled in Australia in 1976. He graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1981, laying the groundwork for a distinguished career in theatre, television, and film.Weaving first gained significant attention in Australia with roles in television series like Bodyline (1984) and films such as Proof (1991), for which he won an Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award for Best Actor. His international profile began to rise with his memorable performance as the drag queen Anthony "Tick" Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra in the cult classic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994). He also lent his distinctive voice to Rex the sheepdog in the beloved film Babe (1995).However, it was his iconic roles in global blockbusters that cemented his status as a renowned international actor. He famously portrayed the chilling and relentless Agent Smith in The Matrix trilogy (1999-2003), a role that became synonymous with his intense and precise acting style. Simultaneously, he captivated audiences as the wise and ancient Elven Lord Elrond in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003)), a role he reprised in The Hobbit trilogy (2012-2014).Weaving's versatility is evident in his diverse filmography, which includes the masked anarchist V in V for Vendetta (2005), the voice of Megatron in the Transformers film series (2007-2011), and the villainous Red Skull in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). He also delivered critically acclaimed performances in films like Little Fish (2005), The Wolfman (2010), Cloud Atlas (2012), The Dressmaker (2015), and Hacksaw Ridge (2016). Beyond the screen, Weaving maintains a strong presence in theatre, frequently performing with the Sydney Theatre Company and earning accolades for his stage work. Known for his commanding voice and ability to convey complex characters, often under heavy prosthetics or masks, Hugo Weaving is recognized as one of the most respected actors of his generation.
