Sigourney Weaver has created a host of memorable characters, both dramatic and comic, ranging from Ripley in ALIEN to Dian Fossey in GORILLAS IN THE MIST to Gwen/Tawny in GALAXY QUEST and most recently, 14-year-old Kiri in AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. With a career spanning over 50 years, Weaver has captivated audiences and won acclaim as one of the most gifted and versatile actresses on stage and screen. Born and educated in New York City, Weaver graduated from Stanford University and went on to receive a masters degree from the Yale School of Drama. Her first professional job was in Sir John Gielguds production of The Constant Wife working with Ingrid Bergman.