Hugo Weaving

Hugo Wallace Weaving is a renowned British-Australian actor who has been captivating audiences with his performances for decades. Possessing an impressive repertoire of motion pictures and television roles, it's no wonder he is considered one of the most beloved actors of our time. Weaving first rose to prominence in the 1984 Australian television series Bodyline, where he portrayed English cricket captain Douglas Jardine. He captured the hearts of many in the 1991 Australian drama Proof, and in 1994, he won the hearts of the LGBTQ+ community when he played the role of Anthony "Tick" Belrose/Mitzi Del Bra in the comedy-drama The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. What Weaving is perhaps best known for is his role as Agent Smith in The Matrix trilogy, Elrond in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, and V in V for Vendetta. He even had a cameo in the 2011 Marvel blockbuster, Captain America: The First Avenger, playing Red Skull. His voice acting credits include Rex the male sheepdog in Babe (1995), Noah the Leading Elder Emperor Penguin in Happy Feet (2006) and Happy Feet Two (2011), and Megatron in the Transformers film series. Weaving's awards for acting include a Satellite Award, MTV Movie Award and six Australian Film Institute Awards. But don't be fooled, Weaving is not just an actor - he's also a master of impressions! He can do a spot-on impression of a coffee machine, so whenever he's on set, you can bet he's always the life of the party.