--- name: "Hugo Weaving" canonical: "https://film.one/person/hugo-weaving" fi1m_id: "hugo-weaving" imdb_id: "nm0915989" tmdb_id: 1331 wikidata_id: "Q42204" roles: ["Actor"] born: "4 April 1960" reviewed_on_fi1m: 21 average_fi1m_score: 70 average_as: "actor" average_over: 20 updated: "2026-10-05T11:58:12.941368+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Hugo Weaving ## Identity Hugo Weaving - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/hugo-weaving - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** hugo-weaving - **IMDb ID:** nm0915989 - **TMDB ID:** 1331 - **Wikidata ID:** Q42204 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Weaving, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42204, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0915989/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1331 Actor. Born 4 April 1960 in Ibadan, British Nigeria. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 4 April 1960, Ibadan, British Nigeria - **Active:** 1994–present - **Also known as:** Hugo Wallace Weaving - **Titles on Fi1m:** 21: 20 acting, 1 other - **Frequently works with:** [Joel Silver](https://film.one/person/joel-silver.md), [Lana Wachowski](https://film.one/person/lana-wachowski.md), [Lilly Wachowski](https://film.one/person/lilly-wachowski.md), [Carrie-Anne Moss](https://film.one/person/carrie-anne-moss.md), [Keanu Reeves](https://film.one/person/keanu-reeves.md), [Laurence Fishburne](https://film.one/person/laurence-fishburne.md), [Lorenzo di Bonaventura](https://film.one/person/lorenzo-di-bonaventura.md), [Michael Bay](https://film.one/person/michael-bay.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 20 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 86 (3), 2000s 67 (9), 2010s 63 (6), 2020s 74 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 70 to 68 across 20 titles - **Score spread:** 7 at 80+, 8 at 60–79, 5 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 2 of 15 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Action 13, Adventure 11, Science Fiction 8, Drama 6, Fantasy 6, Thriller 4 - **Screen time:** 42 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $10,541m across 18 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Weaving, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42204, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0915989/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1331 ## Streaming the US now - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Matrix*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix.md) (88), [*The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert*](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert.md) (81), [*Hacksaw Ridge*](https://film.one/film/hacksaw-ridge.md) (77), [*The Matrix Reloaded*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md) (60), [*The Matrix Revolutions*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md) (46) - **Disney+:** [*Babe*](https://film.one/film/babe.md) (88), [*The Royal Hotel*](https://film.one/film/the-royal-hotel.md) (74), [*Captain America: The First Avenger*](https://film.one/film/captain-america-the-first-avenger.md) (64) - **Apple TV:** [*Slow Horses*](https://film.one/tv/slow-horses.md) (82), [*Transformers*](https://film.one/film/transformers.md) (57), [*Transformers: Dark of the Moon*](https://film.one/film/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.md) (46) - **Paramount+:** [*Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen*](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md) (34) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Hugo Weaving > Hugo Weaving can make authority threatening with little more than his voice. We value him most when he lets some weakness show, as in *The Royal Hotel*: being formidable is only one of the things he does well. Billy, the pub owner in *The Royal Hotel* (2023), is a mess, and Hugo Weaving does not tidy him up for us. He can be pathetic and dangerous within the same scene. We felt uneasy watching him because his weakness offered no reassurance that the women working behind his bar were safe. Kitty Green gives him a difficult part, and he plays it without asking us to excuse Billy. The early breakthroughs were *Proof* (1991) and *The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert* (1994). Agent Smith in *The Matrix* (1999) brought him international recognition and drew on his ability to suggest menace with his voice and minimal expression. Elrond in *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring* (2001) gave him another lasting association with large-scale fantasy. Such roles can encourage casting that asks for authority and little else, particularly when there is exposition to deliver. He has kept working in Australian cinema and theatre alongside the larger productions. In *Priscilla*, his Tick keeps the feeling credible when Stephan Elliott presses too hard on the sentiment. Guy Pearce supplies the eager needling as Adam, while Terence Stamp gives the quieter passages weight. Weaving keeps Tick warm without making every exchange an invitation to be moved. The insults are funniest when the actors toss them away as though they have said them before. Some of Elliott's jokes still sound laboured, however briskly they are delivered. Weaving joined *Slow Horses* in 2024 as Frank Harkness, and we want more time with him and less time spent on the thriller plot. He and Jonathan Pryce, as David Cartwright, are most rewarding when the series stays in the building. The office scenes are the reason to watch; adding Weaving does not cure the show's ordinary plotting. Start with *Priscilla* for the warmer company; choose *The Royal Hotel* if you can bear an evening behind that bar. ## Biography Hugo Weaving is an English actor. Born in Ibadan, British Nigeria, to English parents, he moved to Australia in 1976 and trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, graduating in 1981. He first gained prominence in Australia with roles in the television series *Bodyline* (1984) and films including *Proof* (1991) and *The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert* (1994). Internationally, he is known for playing Agent Smith in the *Matrix* trilogy (1999–2003), Elrond in *The Lord of the Rings* (2001–2003) and *The Hobbit* (2012–2014) trilogies, V in *V for Vendetta* (2006), and Johann Schmidt / Red Skull in *Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011). He has also voiced Megatron in the *Transformers* films (2007–2011) and appeared as Tom Doss in *Hacksaw Ridge* (2016). Weaving received multiple Australian Film Institute Awards, later AACTA Awards, for his performances. Recent credits include Billy in the film *The Royal Hotel* (2023) and Frank Harkness in the series *Slow Horses* (2022–). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, hellomagazine.com.* ## On Fi1m (21) ### Performed in (20) — the average rests on these - *The Royal Hotel* (2023), Fi1m 74, as Billy — [page](https://film.one/film/the-royal-hotel.md) - *Slow Horses* (2022), Fi1m 82, as Frank Harkness — [page](https://film.one/tv/slow-horses.md) - *Patrick Melrose* (2018), Fi1m 78, as David Melrose — [page](https://film.one/tv/patrick-melrose.md) - *Hacksaw Ridge* (2016), Fi1m 77, as Tom Doss — [page](https://film.one/film/hacksaw-ridge.md) - *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies* (2014), Fi1m 54, as Elrond — [page](https://film.one/film/the-hobbit-the-battle-of-the-five-armies.md) - *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey* (2012), Fi1m 60, as Elrond — [page](https://film.one/film/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey.md) - *Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011), Fi1m 64, as Johann Schmidt / Red Skull — [page](https://film.one/film/captain-america-the-first-avenger.md) - *Transformers: Dark of the Moon* (2011), Fi1m 46, as Megatron (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.md) - *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), Fi1m 34, as Megatron (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md) - *Transformers* (2007), Fi1m 57, as Megatron (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/transformers.md) - *Happy Feet* (2006), Fi1m 71, as Noah (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/happy-feet.md) - *V for Vendetta* (2006), Fi1m 73, as V / William Rookwood — [page](https://film.one/film/v-for-vendetta.md) - *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King* (2003), Fi1m 88, as Elrond — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king.md) - *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), Fi1m 60, as Agent Smith — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md) - *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), Fi1m 46, as Agent Smith — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md) - *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers* (2002), Fi1m 85, as Elrond — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers.md) - *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring* (2001), Fi1m 90, as Elrond — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring.md) - *The Matrix* (1999), Fi1m 88, as Agent Smith — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix.md) - *Babe* (1995), Fi1m 88, as Rex (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/babe.md) - *The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert* (1994), Fi1m 81, as Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra — [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert.md) ### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *The Matrix Resurrections* (2021), Fi1m 66, as Agent Smith (archive footage) (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-resurrections.md) ## Complete filmography (106) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Dalliance* (2026), series, as Billy - *The Airport Chaplain* (2026), series, as Tobias Wallace - *The Airport Chaplain* (2026), as Tobias Wallace - *Baby Shower* (2026), Actor - *How to Make Gravy* (2024), as Noel - *The Rooster* (2024), as The Hermit - *The Royal Hotel* (2023), as Billy — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-royal-hotel.md) - *Teacups* (2023), as Don Ritchie - *Koala Man* (2023), series, as King Emudeus (voice) - *Franklin* (2022), as Narrator - *Slow Horses* (2022), series, as Frank Harkness — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/slow-horses.md) - *Loveland* (2022), as Dr. Bergman - *Love Me* (2021), series, as Glen Mathieson - *The Matrix Resurrections* (2021), as Agent Smith (archive footage) (uncredited) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-resurrections.md) - *Lone Wolf* (2021), as Police Minister - *Mr. Corman* (2021), series, as Artie Corman - *Measure for Measure* (2020), as Duke - *Hearts and Bones* (2019), as Dan Fisher - *Mortal Engines* (2018), as Thaddeus Valentine - *Australia's Lost Impressionist* (2018), as John Russell (voice) - *Black '47* (2018), as Hannah - *Patrick Melrose* (2018), series, as David Melrose — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/patrick-melrose.md) - *Seven Types of Ambiguity* (2017), series, as Alex Klima - *Jasper Jones* (2017), as Mad Jack Lionel - *Hacksaw Ridge* (2016), as Tom Doss — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/hacksaw-ridge.md) - *The Dressmaker* (2015), as Sergeant Farrat - *Strangerland* (2015), as Detective David Rae - *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies* (2014), as Elrond — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/the-hobbit-the-battle-of-the-five-armies.md) - *Healing* (2014), as Senior Officer Matt Perry - *The Mule* (2014), as Tom Croft - *The Turning* (2013), as Bob Lang - *Mystery Road* (2013), as Johnno - *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey* (2012), as Elrond — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey.md) - *Cloud Atlas* (2012), as Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie - *Ship of Theseus* (2012), Producer - *Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen* (2012), as (archive footage) - *Happy Feet Two* (2011), as Noah (voice) - *Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011), as Johann Schmidt / Red Skull — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/captain-america-the-first-avenger.md) - *Transformers: Dark of the Moon* (2011), as Megatron (voice) — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-dark-of-the-moon.md) - *The Key Man* (2011), as Vincent - *Rake* (2010), series, Actor - *I, Spry* (2010), as Narrator (voice) - *Oranges and Sunshine* (2010), as Jack - *Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole* (2010), as Noctus / Grimble (voice) - *The Wolfman* (2010), as Inspector Francis Abberline - *Tackling Peace* (2009), as Narrator - *Last Ride* (2009), as Kev - *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen* (2009), as Megatron (voice) — Fi1m 34, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.md) - *The Tender Hook* (2008), as McHeath - *Transformers* (2007), as Megatron (voice) — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/transformers.md) - *The Girl Who Swallowed Bees* (2007), as Narrator - *Happy Feet* (2006), as Noah (voice) — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/happy-feet.md) - *V for Vendetta: Unmasked* (2006), as V / William Rookwood - *V for Vendetta* (2006), as V / William Rookwood — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/v-for-vendetta.md) - *Little Fish* (2005), as Lionel - *Peaches* (2005), as Alan - *Return to Source: The Philosophy of The Matrix* (2004), as Agent Smith - *Everything Goes* (2004), Actor - *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King* (2003), as Elrond — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king.md) - *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), as Agent Smith — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md) - *After the Deluge* (2003), series, as Martin 'Marty' Kirby - *After the Deluge* (2003), as Marty - *Horseplay* (2003), as Narrator (voice) - *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), as Agent Smith — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md) - *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers* (2002), as Elrond — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers.md) - *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring* (2001), as Elrond — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring.md) - *Russian Doll* (2001), as Harvey · Co-Producer - *The Old Man Who Read Love Stories* (2001), as Rubicondo - *The Magic Pudding* (2000), as Bill Barnacle (voice) - *Strange Planet* (1999), as Steven - *Little Echo Lost* (1999), as Echo Man - *The Matrix* (1999), as Agent Smith — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix.md) - *Babe: Pig in the City* (1998), as Rex (voice) - *Bedrooms and Hallways* (1998), as Jeremy - *The Interview* (1998), as Eddie Rodney Fleming - *The Kiss* (1998), as Frank - *The Edge of the World* (1997), as Narrator - *True Love and Chaos* (1997), as Morris - *Frontier* (1997), series, as Governor Arthur - *The Bite* (1996), series, as Jack Shannon - *Wild Australia: The Edge* (1996), as Narrator (voice) - *Bordertown* (1995), series, as Kenneth Pearson - *Babe* (1995), as Rex (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/babe.md) - *Halifax f.p.* (1994), series, as Det. Sgt. Tom Hurkos - *Exile* (1994), as Innes - *The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert* (1994), as Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert.md) - *The Forgotten Force* (1994), as Narrator - *The Custodian* (1994), as Frank Church - *Frauds* (1993), as Jonathan Wheats - *Reckless Kelly* (1993), as Sir John - *Road to Alice* (1992), Actor - *Proof* (1991), as Martin - *Wendy Cracked a Walnut* (1990), as Jake - *Bangkok Hilton* (1989), series, as Richard Carlisle - *Dadah Is Death* (1988), as Geoffrey Chambers - *The Dirtwater Dynasty* (1988), series, as Richard Eastwick - *Melba* (1988), series, as Charles Armstrong - *The Right Hand Man* (1987), as Ned Devine - *For Love Alone* (1986), as Jonathan Crow - *Bodyline* (1984), series, as Douglas Jardine - *The City's Edge* (1983), as Andy White - *...Maybe This Time* (1981), as Student #2 - *Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2*, as Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra - *We're All Going to Die*, as Death - *The Great White*, series, as Alan Armstrong - *Hold Still*, as Eugene ## Gallery - ![Hugo Weaving](https://film.one/media/person/765/gallery-3bbe7127c4ff.jpg) Hugo Weaving — modtang, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Hugo_Weaving.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Hugo Weaving](https://film.one/media/person/765/gallery-b78363b17c22.jpg) Hugo Weaving — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### Other awards — 5 won - Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia 2020: Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (won) - AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2012: AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (won), for *Oranges and Sunshine* - AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role 2005: AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (won), for *Little Fish* - AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role 1998: AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (won), for *The Interview* - AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role 1991: AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (won), for *Proof* *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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