Hugo Weaving: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 64
- on screen
- 1984–2025
- box office
- $2.39B
- award wins
- 3
- average score
- 68
- Born
- April 4, 1960 (age 66)
- Birthplace
- Ibadan, British Nigeria
- Full name
- Hugo Wallace Weaving
- Citizenship
- British, Australian
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1980-present
- Spouses
- Katrina Greenwood
- Children
- 2
The Best Hugo Weaving Movies
The highest-rated films Hugo Weaving is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Adventure -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Black '47 2018 · Hannah -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Measure for Measure 2020 · Duke -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Hearts and Bones 2019 · Dan Fisher -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 Hearts and Bones 2020 · Dan Fisher -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 The Royal Hotel 2023 · Billy
Hugo Weaving's Career in Numbers
Hugo Weaving's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Hugo Weaving works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bodyline (1984) to The Rooster (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Hugo Weaving Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 17
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Hugo Weaving's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Hugo Weaving Movies by Genre
- Drama 27
- Action 4
- Adventure 4
- Mystery 3
- Thriller 2
- Documentary 2
- Romance 2
- Comedy 2
- Animation 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre Hugo Weaving has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of action (4).
Hugo Weaving Career Milestones
- First film
- Bodyline 1984
- Biggest box office hit
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies $962M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie Echo Score 77
- Newest film
- The Rooster 2025
Hugo Weaving Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Hugo Weaving is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Hugo Weaving Movies as an Actor
51- 2025
The Rooster as The Hermit · Drama - 2023
The Royal Hotel as Billy · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.37M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2023
Teacups as Don Ritchie · Animation - 2022
Franklin as Narrator · Documentary Worldwide box office: $208K - 2022
Expired as Doctor Bergman · Romance Worldwide box office: $27.2K Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2021
Lone Wolf as Minister · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.1K - 2020
Hearts and Bones as Dan Fisher · Drama Worldwide box office: $95.6K Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2020
Measure for Measure as Duke · Drama Worldwide box office: $380K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2019
Measure for Measure as Duke · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2019
Hearts and Bones as Dan Fisher · Drama Worldwide box office: $95.6K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
Mortal Engines as Thaddeus Valentine · Action Worldwide box office: $83.9M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet Adventure Worldwide box office: $529M Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2018
Black '47 as Hannah · Action Worldwide box office: $2.07M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
Patrick Melrose as David Melrose · Drama - 2017
Jasper Jones as Mad Jack Lionel · Mystery Worldwide box office: $12K - 2017
Seven Types of Ambiguity as Alex Klima · Mystery - 2016
The Dressmaker Drama Worldwide box office: $23.8M - 2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Adventure Worldwide box office: $962M - 2014
Healing as Senior Officer Matt Perry · Drama Worldwide box office: $282K - 2013
The Turning as Bob Lang · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.11M - 2013
Mystery Road Mystery Worldwide box office: $281K - 2012
Cloud Atlas Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $131M - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger Action Worldwide box office: $371M - 2010
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Adventure Worldwide box office: $140M - 2009
Last Ride as Kev · Drama Worldwide box office: $251K - 2008
The Tender Hook as McHeath · Drama Worldwide box office: $40.4K - 2007
The Girl Who Swallowed Bees as Narrator · Drama - 2006
V for Vendetta Action Worldwide box office: $135M - 2004
Peaches as Alan · Drama Worldwide box office: $215K - 2004
Everything Goes Drama - 2003
The Making of The Two Towers Documentary - 2003
After the Deluge as Martin 'Marty' Kirby · Drama - 2001
Russian Doll Drama Worldwide box office: $314K - 2001
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories Adventure - 2000
The Magic Pudding as Bill Barnacle (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $369K - 1999
Strange Planet as Steven · Comedy - 1998
The Interview as Eddie Rodney Fleming · Drama - 1997
True Love and Chaos as Morris · Drama - 1995
Bordertown as Kenneth Pearson · Drama - 1994
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Drama Worldwide box office: $11.3M - 1993
The Custodian as Frank Church · Crime - 1993
Frauds as Jonathan Wheats · Thriller - 1993
Reckless Kelly as Sir John · Comedy - 1991
Proof as Martin · Drama Worldwide box office: $525K - 1990
Wendy Cracked a Walnut as Jake · Fantasy - 1989
Bangkok Hilton as Richard Carlisle · Drama - 1988
Dadah Is Death as Geoffrey Chambers · Drama - 1986
The Right Hand Man as Ned Devine · Drama - 1986
For Love Alone as Jonathan Crow · Romance - 1984
Bodyline as Douglas Jardine · Drama
Hugo Weaving in Documentaries & Specials
13- 2015
Between a Frock and a Hard Place as Self · Documentary - 2007
In the Company of Actors as Self / Judge Brack · Documentary - 2005
Confessions of an Action Star as Self · Action - 2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans as Self · Documentary - 2004
A Filmmaker’s Journey: Making ‘The Return of the King’ as Self · Documentary - 2004
The Matrix Revolutions: Double Agent Smith as Himself · Documentary - 2004
Mind Over Matter: The Physicality of the Matrix Future as Self · Documentary - 2004
The Making of the Return of the King as Self · Documentary - 2003
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King as Self · History - 2001
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of ‘Lord of the Rings’ as Self · Tv movie - 2001
The Matrix Revisited as Self - Agent Smith · Documentary - 1999
Making ‘The Matrix’ as Self · Documentary - 1994
Ladies Please! as Self
Hugo Weaving: Awards & Nominations
3 wins from 5 nominations across 1 award body, from 2012 to 2020. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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10th AACTA Awards- Hugo Weaving: Nominated Best Lead Actor Measure for Measure
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9th AACTA Awards- Hugo Weaving: Nominated Best Lead Actor Hearts and Bones
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6th AACTA Awards- Hugo Weaving: Win Best Supporting Actor Hacksaw Ridge
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5th AACTA Awards- Hugo Weaving: Win Best Supporting Actor The Dressmaker
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1st AACTA Awards- Hugo Weaving: Win Best Supporting Actor Oranges and Sunshine
Who Is Hugo Weaving?
Hugo Weaving was born in Ibadan, British Nigeria in 1960 and is 66 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Hugo Wallace Weaving AO (born 4 April 1960) is a British actor who gained prominence with his appearances in the Australian films Proof (1991) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994). His international recognition is largely attributed to roles in mainstream American productions such as Agent Smith in The Matrix films (1999–2003), Elrond in The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) and The Hobbit (2012–2014) trilogies, and Johann Schmidt / Red Skull in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). He has also lent his voice in several films including Babe (1995), Happy Feet (2006) and Transformers series as Megatron (2007–2011).
Born in Colonial Nigeria to British parents, Weaving has been residing in Australia for the majority of his career. In addition to his illustrious film career, Weaving has been actively participating in theatre productions consistently. From portraying a heroin-addicted ex-rugby league player to taking up the titular role in Macbeth, his contribution to Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art is notable. Over his career span, he has been honored with numerous awards including Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA), and an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia.
Who Hugo Weaving Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Hugo Weaving shares the most films with. Cate Blanchett comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Orlando Bloom (7).
Hugo Weaving: Questions & Answers
How many movies Hugo Weaving has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Hugo Weaving been in?
Hugo Weaving is credited on 64 films, from 1984 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Hugo Weaving's highest-grossing movie?
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) is Hugo Weaving's biggest box office hit, with $962M worldwide, ahead of Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) ($529M). Across every film with box office figures, Hugo Weaving's movies have made $2.39B.
Hugo Weaving's biggest hits What is the best Hugo Weaving movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Hugo Weaving's best-rated film is Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) with a score of 77, followed by Measure for Measure (2020) (75).
Best Hugo Weaving movies, ranked Has Hugo Weaving won an Oscar?
Hugo Weaving has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Hugo Weaving has 3 wins from 5 nominations.
How old is Hugo Weaving?
Hugo Weaving is 66 years old, born on April 4, 1960 in Ibadan, British Nigeria.
What is Hugo Weaving's newest movie?
The most recent film on Hugo Weaving's filmography is The Rooster (2025), in the role of The Hermit.
Who does Hugo Weaving work with most often?
Hugo Weaving shares the most films with Cate Blanchett (7 films), Orlando Bloom (7 films) and Ian McKellen (7 films).
The Best Hugo Weaving Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 64 credits.
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