Hugo Weaving

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Characters played by Hugo Weaving

Frank Harkness — Slow Horses (2022)

A sinister former intelligence operative turned private military contractor who trains terrorists. With a dark connection to River Cartwright's family, he re-emerges as a formidable antagonist when the slow horses uncover a plot that threatens Britain, forcing them into a deadly confrontation.

Elrond — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Half-elven lord of Rivendell, hosts council and aids Fellowship.

Agent Smith — The Matrix (1999)

Rogue AI program turned virus, Neo's primary nemesis seeking to destroy both Matrix and Zion.

Elrond — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Half-elven lord of Rivendell who convenes the Council.

Elrond — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Half-elven lord of Rivendell, wise healer, and lore-master of Middle-earth.

Elrond — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Half-elven lord of Rivendell, a wise healer and strategist against dark forces.

Elrond — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Wise half-elven lord of Rivendell and master healer.

Tom Doss — Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Desmond's father, a World War I veteran suffering from PTSD. He initially opposes his son's enlistment but dramatically intervenes at Desmond's court-martial by presenting a letter from a general that secures his freedom.

Agent Smith — The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Rogue AI program turned virus, Neo's primary nemesis seeking to destroy the Matrix.

Johann Schmidt / Red Skull — Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Nazi leader and Hydra founder.

V / William Rookwood — V for Vendetta (2006)

Guy Fawkes-masked vigilante who destroys Norsefire's infrastructure and key officials. Formerly a Larkhill prisoner in cell V who gained enhanced abilities. Uses the William Rookwood alias to gather intel. Mortally wounded by Creedy, he dies in Evey's arms, emphasizing that ideas are bulletproof and identity is secondary.

Agent Smith — The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Primary antagonist, a rogue Agent in the Matrix

Career Overview

Hugo Weaving has 120 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 5 titles. Signature works include Slow Horses, The Matrix, Hacksaw Ridge. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
120
Birth Date
1960-04-04
Birth Place
Ibadan, British Nigeria

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q42204), public domain (CC0).