Jacqueline Ruth Weaver is a renowned Australian actress, celebrated for her remarkable performances in a diverse range of theatrical, film, and television productions. Her outstanding portrayals in Animal Kingdom (2010) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012) garnered her prestigious Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
In the 1970s, Weaver emerged as a prominent figure in the Australian New Wave, starring in a series of Ozploitation films that showcased her remarkable talent. Some of her notable works from this era include Stork (1971),Alvin Purple (1973),and Petersen (1974).
Throughout her illustrious career, Weaver has appeared in a wide array of films, including Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975),Magic in the Moonlight (2014),The Disaster Artist (2017),Bird Box (2018),and Poms (2019).
In addition to her film work, Weaver has also made a significant impact in television, taking on main roles in the series Bloom and Perpetual Grace, LTD in 2019-20, and later appearing in a recurring capacity in Season 4 of Yellowstone in 2021.
In 2005, Weaver released her autobiography, Much Love, Jac, offering a candid glimpse into her remarkable life and career.