Stage, Screen & Voice Actor; Known for "The Matrix," "The Lord of the Rings" & "V for Vendetta"; Six-Time AACTA Award Winner

Sydney, Australia
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Hugo Weaving Biography

Hugo Weaving is a stage, screen, and voice actor known for his work in Australian and international cinema. Weaving trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, an institution recognized for producing prominent actors. He secured his first major role as English cricket captain Douglas Jardine on the Australian television series "Bodyline." Weaving gained recognition with his performances in the films "Proof" and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," earning an AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the former.

Weaving achieved international recognition with his portrayal of Agent Smith in the science-fiction franchise "The Matrix." He is also known for his role as Elrond in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and as V in the film "V for Vendetta." Weaving provided the voice for Megatron in the "Transformers" franchise and played Johann Schmidt/Red Skull in "Captain America: The First Avenger," establishing his presence in major Hollywood franchises.

Weaving has remained active in Australian film and theatre, starring as a heroin-addicted ex-rugby league player in the Australian independent film "Little Fish," opposite Cate Blanchett, a role that earned him an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor. He has been a frequent performer with Sydney Theatre Company, appearing in productions such as "Uncle Vanya," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Wonnangatta," and "Waiting for Godot." Weaving has also starred in the television series "Love Me," earning an AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama.

Weaving is the recipient of six Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards and has been recognized as an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia. He has served as an ambassador for the Australian animal rights organization Voiceless, participating in events and supporting animal welfare initiatives. Weaving's career spans film, television, and theatre, contributing to his reputation as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/22/2026.

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An Interview with Hugo Weaving

An Interview with Hugo Weaving

As Black 47 opens at the IFI we got the chance to chat with Australian superstar Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, Cloud Atlas, The Lord of the Rings).

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