Born Susan Alexandra Weaver on October 8, 1949, in New York City, she adopted the name Sigourney at age 14, inspired by a character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby.

Sigourney Weaver was born on October 8, 1949, in New York, as Susan Alexandra Weaver. Her mother was a film and theater actress. Her father had many roles, one being a producer.