Biography
Hugo Wallace Weaving is a stage, screen, and voice actor. Born in Colonial Nigeria to British parents, Weaving has lived in Australia since 1976, although he retains British citizenship. He undertook his acting training at NIDA in Sydney. He became known internationally for his appearances in the Australian films Proof (1991) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), and more widely known as Agent Smith in the first three The Matrix films (1999–2003) and Elrond in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003).
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Awards & recognition
- Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia · 2020
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2012
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 2005
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1998
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1991
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- Sydney Theatre Awards
Filmography50+ titles
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Matrix
Hacksaw Ridge
Slow Horses
V for Vendetta
Between a Frock and a Hard Place
Patrick Melrose
Rake
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Matrix Reloaded
The Dressmaker
Captain America: The First Avenger
Oranges and Sunshine
Cloud Atlas
Ship of Theseus
The Matrix Revisited
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Transformers
The Matrix Revolutions
The Interview
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
Koala Man
Black '47
Proof
Mr. Corman
Jasper Jones
Last Ride
The Matrix Resurrections
The Mule
Babe
Love Me
Mortal Engines
Mystery Road
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Happy Feet Two
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Happy Feet
Halifax F.P.
Bedrooms and Hallways
Australia in Colour
Hearts and Bones
Healing
The Wolfman
The Turning
Little Fish
Babe: Pig in the City