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Ellen Louise Ripley is a fictional character and the original protagonist of the Alien film series, played by American actress Sigourney Weaver. Considered one of the greatest characters in science fiction film history, the character earned Weaver worldwide recognition, and remains her most famous role to date.
After a walk-on in Woody Allen's Annie Hall, Weaver made her motion picture debut in Ridley Scott's 1979 blockbuster Alien. She later reprised the role of Warrant Officer Ripley in James Cameron's 1986 Aliens; her performance earned her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress.
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May 9, 2015 · Ellen Ripley is the central character in the Alien franchise, played by actress Sigourney Weaver. She first appeared in Ridley Scott’s Alien in 1979, then James Cameron’s Aliens in 1986, David Fincher’s Alien 3 in 1992 and followed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Alien Resurrection in 1997.
Jan 20, 2024 · Ellen Ripley, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, serves as the titular protagonist and stands out as a pioneering character. She is celebrated as one of the most iconic female characters in sci-fi cinema, breaking traditional gender roles and challenging stereotypes.
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Sigourney Weaver (born Susan Alexandra Weaver; October 8, 1949) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress and film producer who played Ellen Ripley in the 1979 film Alien and its sequels Aliens (1986) and Alien 3 (1992), as well as the character Ripley 8 in Alien Resurrection (1997).
Aug 16, 2024 · Sigourney Weaver gave us a heroine for the ages in 1979's "Alien," as lone survivor Ellen Ripley.
Mar 14, 2024 · Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), Parker (Yaphet Kotto), Dallas (Tom Sherritt), Kane (John Hurt), and Ash (Ian Holm) appear in Alien (1979). Photo: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images.