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My Take
Jacki Weaver strikes me as the consummate long-distance actor. Emerging in the Australian New Wave of the 1970s, she has spent over half a century moving fluidly between stage, film, and television without ever burning out. What impresses me is that an actress who built her foundation at home eventually earned international recognition and an Officer of the Order of Australia. She is no flash in the pan but a seasoned professional who can quietly steal a scene with a single glance. I have deep respect for performers who endure and keep deepening their craft rather than chasing trends.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jacki Weaver
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャッキー・ウィーヴァー
- Reading
- じゃっきー・うぃーゔぁー
- Born
- May 25, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Hornsby Girls' High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Officer of the Order of Australia
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jacki Weaver born?
Born May 25, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Jacki Weaver from?
Jacki Weaver is from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Jacki Weaver do?
Jacki Weaver works as stage actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.