Jacki Weaver
Jacki Weaver is a well-known Australian actress with a career spanning more than six decades. She was born Jacqueline Ruth Weaver on May 25, 1947, in Sydney, Australia. Weaver had a family that had a great appreciation for the performing arts, and he became very interested in acting at a young age.
She went to Hornsby Girls’ High School where she developed her acting abilities and actively participated in school productions. The basis for her future success in the entertainment industry was built by her early exposure to the theater and her inherent skill.
Personal Information:
| Birth Name: | Jacki Weaver |
| NickName: | N/A |
| Mother Name: | N/A |
| Father Name: | N/A |
| Date of Birth: | 25 May 1947 |
| Birth sign: | Gemini |
| Birth-place: | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Hair Colour: | Brown |
| Eye Colour: | Hazel |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Ethnicity: | Australian |
| Weight: | 56 kg |
| Jacki Weaver Height: | 157 cm |
| Children: | Dylan Walters |
| Jacki Weaver Net Worth: | $2 Million |
| Jacki Weaver Spouse: | Sean Taylor |
2022
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Stu | – | – | – |
2021
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Murderer | Jeanne | – | – |
| Back to the Outback | Jackie the Crocodile (voice) | – | – |
| Penguin Bloom | Jan | – | – |
2020
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsewhere | – | – | – |
| Stage Mother | Maybelline | – | – |
| The Grudge (2020) | – | – | – |
2019
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of Blue | Miriam Rockwell | – | – |
| Poms | Sheryl | – | – |
| Zeroville | Dotty | – | – |
2018
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Box | – | – | – |
| Goldstone | The Mayor | – | – |
| Irreplaceable You | – | – | – |
| Life of the Party (2018) | Sandy | – | – |
| Skin | Shareen | – | – |
| The Deep Mad Dark | Lydia Prince-Richard | TM | – |
| The Olive Sisters | Joy | – | – |
| The Polka King | Marla’s Mother in Law | – | – |
| Widows | – | – | – |
2017
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Crimes | Irma Denton | – | – |
| The Disaster Artist | Carolyn Minnott | – | – |
2016
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret City | Catriona Bailey | TV | – |
| Sister Cities | Mary Baxter | – | – |
2015
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blunt Talk | Rosalie Winter | TV | – |
| Equals | Bess | – | – |
| Last Cab to Darwin | Dr. Farmer | – | – |
2014
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Has Left the Building | Florence | – | – |
| Gracepoint | Susan Wright | TV | – |
| Haunt | Janet Morello | – | – |
| Magic in the Moonlight | Grace | – | – |
| Maya the Bee Movie | Buzzlina Von Beena (English version) (voice) | – | – |
| Reclaim | Reigert | – | – |
| Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks | Irene Mossbecker | – | – |
| The Voices | – | – | – |
2013
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland | Marguerite Oswald | – | – |
| Stoker | Aunt Gwendolyn ‘Gin’ Stoker | – | – |
| The McCarthys | Marjorie McCarthy | TM | – |
2012
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Linings Playbook | Dolores Solitano | – | – |
| The Five-Year Engagement | Sylvia Dickerson-Barnes | – | – |
2011
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois | Lois | – | – |
2010
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Kingdom | Janine ‘Smurf’ Cody | – | – |
| Summer Coda | Jen | – | – |
2009
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Checkout | Cleaner | – | – |
| Satisfaction | Gillian | TV | – |
2008
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Blind Mice | Bernie | – | – |
2007
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer Bay | Aileen Blakely | TV | – |
1997
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Two-Wheeled Time Machine | Old Alice | – | – |
1996
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosi | Cherry | – | – |
1987
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfectionist | Barbara Gunn | – | – |
1986
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Challenge | Rasa Bertrand | TV | – |
1983
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abra Cadabra | Primrose Buttercup (voice) | – | – |
1982
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squizzy Taylor | Dolly | – | – |
1981
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickled Pink | – | TV | – |
1980
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial by Marriage | Joan | TV | – |
| Water Under the Bridge | Maggie McGhee | TM | – |
1977
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dick Emery Show in Australia | Various Characters | TV | – |
1976
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Purple | Emily | TV | – |
| Caddie | Josie | – | – |
| Do I Have to Kill My Child? | – | TM | – |
| Up the Convicts | – | TV | – |
1975
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic at Hanging Rock | Minnie | – | – |
| Polly My Love | Polly | TM | – |
| The Last of the Australians | Sandy / Gillie | TV | – |
| The Removalists | Marilyn Carter | – | – |
1974
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersen | Susie Petersen | – | – |
1973
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Purple | Second Sugar Girl | – | – |
1971
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matlock Police | Gail Hemming / Kathy Marcus / Lindy Robinson | TV | – |
| Stork | Anna | – | – |
| The Comedy Game | – | TV | – |
1969
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 4 | Thea Kemp / Val Smith | TV | – |
1967
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | Anne Johnson / Annette Bishop / Hettie | TV | – |
| The Schoolmistress | – | TM | – |
1966
| Title | Star As | Genre | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandjina! | – | TV | – |
Rise to Prominence in Australian Cinema
When Weaver made her theatrical debut in the Australian drama “They’re a Weird Mob” (1966), her professional acting career officially got underway in the late 1960s. She received recognition and praise from critics for her performances in a number of Australian films throughout the 1970s, leading to multiple nominations and awards.
The films “Stork” (1971), “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975), and “Caddie” (1976) are noteworthy examples from this era. She became one of Australia’s most renowned actors thanks to her flexibility and capacity to play a variety of characters.
Challenges and Career Breakthrough
Weaver encountered difficulties getting into the international film scene despite her success in Australia. She didn’t receive great acclaim outside of her home nation until the 2010s.
The character of Janine “Smurf” Cody in the 2010 crime drama “Animal Kingdom” marked her big break. She was propelled to international fame by her captivating portrayal as the matriarch of a criminal family, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Hollywood Success and Critical Acclaim
Weaver attracted a lot of attention in Hollywood after receiving a nomination for an Academy Award and was presented with other options. With her performances in movies like “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), “Stoker” (2013), and “Magic in the Moonlight” (2014), she continues to dazzle viewers and reviewers alike.
She was able to switch between dramatic, comedic, and suspenseful roles with ease thanks to her versatility as an actress, making her a highly sought-after talent in the business.
Television Career and Acclaim
Weaver achieved amazing success on the big screen, but she also made important contributions to television. She was recognized with an AACTA Award for Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama in 2013 for her work in the Australian television program “Secret City.” She further cemented her status as one of Australia’s most versatile and accomplished actors with her success in television acting.
Later Career and Continued Recognition
As the years went by, Weaver’s career continued to thrive. She took on a range of challenging roles, captivating audiences with her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. Her contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized with numerous awards and accolades, further solidifying her status as an acting icon.
Grants
- 1978, Logie Awards — Best Individual Performance by an Actress: Winner
- 2010, Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Lead Actress: Winner
- 1976, Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Supporting Actress: Winner
- 1972, Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Performance: Winner
- 2013, AACTA Awards — Raymond Longford Award: Winner
- 2010, Oscar — Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Nominee
- 2011, Critics’ Choice Movie Awards — Best Supporting Actress: Nominee
- 2011, Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Nominee
- 2012, Oscar — Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Nominee
- 2012, Screen Actors Guild Awards — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Nominee
Personal Life and Legacy
Beyond her acting achievements, Weaver is known for her warmth and kindness, earning her the admiration of colleagues and fans alike. Throughout her career, she has remained a beloved figure in the Australian and global entertainment spheres, inspiring generations of aspiring actors and actresses
The fact that Jacki Weaver has survived for so long is a testimonial to her love of the arts, her commitment to her craft, and her unflinching dedication to giving strong and enduring performances on stage and film..
