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DOB: May 25, 1947

Background: Weaver was born in Sydney, Australia. She has a son and two grandchildren.

Filmography: Weaver is a veteran of stage and screen in Australia, making her film debut in "Stork" (1971). Her other films include "Picnic at Hanging Rock" (1975), "Caddie" (1976), "Cosi" (1996), and "Three Blind Mice" (2009). But she is best known to American audiences for "Animal Kingdom" (2010), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. Her latest films are "The Five-Year Engagement," "Stoker," and "The Silver Linings Playbook," all in 2012.

Academy Awards:

Best Supporting Actress Nominations
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012); lost to Anne Hathaway ("Les Miserables")
"Animal Kingdom" (2010); lost to Melissa Leo ("The Fighter")

Golden Globes:

Best Film Supporting Actress Nomination
"Animal Kingdom" (2011); lost to Melissa Leo ("The Fighter")

SAG Awards:

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2013); lost to "Argo"