Hugo Wallace Weaving (born April 4, 1960) is a Nigerian-born English-Australian film and stage actor.

Biography

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Early life

Hugo Weaving was born in Nigeria to English parents Wallace and Anne. He spent his childhood in South Africa and then moved to the United Kingdom in his teens. While in England he attended the prestigious, academically selective boarding school Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, commonly known as QEH school in Bristol. He arrived in Australia in 1976 and attended Sydney's Knox Grammar School. Weaving then graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, or NIDA, in 1981.

Career

Weaving's first major role was in the television series Bodyline in 1984, as the English captain, Douglas Jardine. Weaving appeared in the Australian film The Dirtwater Dynasty in 1988 and later starred opposite Nicole Kidman in the 1989 film Bangkok Hilton. In 1991 Weaving received the Australian Film Institute's award for "Best Actor" for his performance in the low-budget Proof. He also appeared as Sir John in the 1993 Yahoo Serious comedy, Reckless Kelly, a lampoon of the famous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly. However, Weaving first received attention overseas with the international hit Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in 1994. In 1998, Weaving received the award for "Best Actor" from the Montreal Film Festival for his performance in The Interview. Also he played Poseidon in the mini-series adaptation of the Odyssey. Weaving was also a voice actor in the cartoon film 'The Magic Pudding'.

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Looks like Hugo Weaving will more than likely be back as Elrond in The Hobbit. Excellent news.
katofawesome (Katrina Tait) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:28 -0000
Looks like Hugo Weaving will more than likely be back as Elrond in The Hobbit. Excellent news.
Hugo weaving should give Diction classes. His performance in V for Vendetta is astonishing. Way to go Hugo !!
2dsl (2 Drunken Sea Lions) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:55:37 -0000
Hugo weaving should give Diction classes. His performance in V for Vendetta is astonishing. Way to go Hugo !!
Watching v for vendetta on wb what a super performance by hugo weaving who expresses through his voice.
dushver (Dushyant Prakash) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:51 -0000
Watching v for vendetta on wb what a super performance by hugo weaving who expresses through his voice.
Paul O'Neill is actually Hugo weaving, wow #auswebawards
milesb (Miles Burke) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0000
Paul O'Neill is actually Hugo weaving, wow #auswebawards
Last Ride (DVDRip) - starring Hugo Weaving & Tom Russell leaked 11/4/09 (US Limited Theatrical Release Date: 11/4/09)
MovieLeak (Movieleak) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:17 -0000
Last Ride (DVDRip) - starring Hugo Weaving & Tom Russell leaked 11/4/09 (US Limited Theatrical Release Date: 11/4/09)
@MissMercutia No, I'm afraid I've never actually seen *anyone* wear one of those masks, apart from Hugo Weaving of course.
brassyn (natalie) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:50 -0000
@MissMercutia No, I'm afraid I've never actually seen *anyone* wear one of those masks, apart from Hugo Weaving of course.

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