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Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Born:4 april 1960

Place of Birth:Ibadan, Nigeria

Known For:Acting

Biography

Hugo Wallace Weaving, an actor of English descent, was born on April 4, 1960, in Colonial Nigeria to English parents. Despite his roots, he has called Australia home for the entirety of his illustrious career. Weaving's talent has earned him six Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) and the prestigious title of Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia.

Weaving's journey to stardom began with his portrayal of English cricket captain Douglas Jardine on the Australian television series Bodyline in 1984. His career continued to flourish in Australia, with standout performances in films like Proof (1991) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), which earned him his first AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. As the new millennium approached, Weaving's career skyrocketed with roles in mainstream American productions, solidifying his status as an international star.

Among his most iconic roles are Agent Smith in The Matrix trilogy (1999–2003), Elrond in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies (2001–2003, 2012–2014), the enigmatic V in V for Vendetta (2005), and the menacing Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Weaving's versatility extends beyond live-action performances, as he has lent his distinctive voice to beloved characters in films like Babe (1995), Happy Feet (2006), and Happy Feet Two (2011). He also brought the villainous Megatron to life in the Transformers series (2007–2011). Furthermore, Weaving reprised his roles as Agent Smith and Elrond in video game adaptations of The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings.

Throughout his career, Hugo Weaving has showcased his remarkable range and talent, captivating audiences with his compelling portrayals across various genres and mediums. His dedication to his craft and ability to bring depth to each character he embodies have solidified his status as a respected and revered figure in the world of cinema.

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Filmografie

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Hacksaw Ridge

Hacksaw Ridge

Tom Doss

2016

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Elrond

2001

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
The Matrix

The Matrix

Agent Smith

1999

Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
The Dressmaker

The Dressmaker

Sergeant Farrat

2015

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Elrond

2003

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Elrond

2014

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Elrond

2002

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Elrond

2012

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

V / William Rookwood

2006

In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.
The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

Agent Smith

2003

Six months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his superpowers including super speed, ability to see the codes of the things inside the matrix and a certain degree of pre-cognition. But a nasty piece of news hits the human resistance: 250,000 machine sentinels are digging to Zion and would reach them in 72 hours. As Zion prepares for the ultimate war, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity are advised by the Oracle to find the Keymaker who would help them reach the Source. Meanwhile Neo's recurrent dreams depicting Trinity's death have got him worried and as if it was not enough, Agent Smith has somehow escaped deletion, has become more powerful than before and has fixed Neo as his next target.
Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

Thaddeus Valentine

2018

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.
Happy Feet

Happy Feet

Noah (voice)

2006

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!
Babe

Babe

Rex (voice)

1995

Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra

1994

Two drag queens and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert. As they head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla, the three friends come to the forefront of a comedy of errors, encountering a number of strange characters, as well as incidents of homophobia, whilst widening comfort zones and exploring new horizons.
The Wolfman

The Wolfman

Inspector Francis Abberline

2010

Lawrence Talbot, an American man on a visit to Victorian London to make amends with his estranged father, gets bitten by a werewolf and, after a moonlight transformation, leaves him with a savage hunger for flesh.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Noctus / Grimble (voice)

2010

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.
Happy Feet Two

Happy Feet Two

Noah (voice)

2011

Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters the Mighty Sven — a penguin who can fly! Things get worse for Mumble when the world is shaken by powerful forces, causing him to bring together the penguin nations and their allies to set things right.
Transformers

Transformers

Megatron (voice)

2007

Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue to unimaginable power and the Decepticons will stop at nothing to retrieve it.
Black '47

Black '47

Hannah

2018

In 1847, when Ireland is in the grip of the Great Famine that has ravaged the country for two long years, Feeney, a hardened Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, returns home to reunite with his estranged family, only to discover the cruelest reality, a black land where death reigns.

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