Jacki Weaver

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Characters played by Jacki Weaver

Kathleen Long — Father Stu (2022)

Stu's mother who shares her husband's initial hostility toward religion. She visits Stu in the hospital after his crash and later attempts to dissuade him from entering the seminary. Ultimately, she cares for him at home as his condition worsens and attends his ordination.

Cheryl — Bird Box (2018)

Malorie's friend who struggles with the psychological pressure and ultimately succumbs to the entity.

Dolores Solatano — Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Pat's mother who supports him during his recovery. She conspires with her husband and Tiffany to persuade Pat to participate in the dance competition, hoping it will help him reconcile with his ex-wife and move forward.

Sandy Cook — Life of the Party (2018)

Deanna's mother who supports her daughter through the divorce announcement and college enrollment. She attends the tuition-raising party and the final graduation ceremony.

Pinky — Memoir of a Snail (2024)

An eccentric, kind elderly woman who becomes Grace's foster mother. Despite many misfortunes, she remains optimistic and supports Grace through depression and personal crises. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she is cared for by Grace and leaves her savings and a letter encouraging Grace to begin a new life.

Jan — Penguin Bloom (2021)

Sam's overbearing mother. She attends the family birthday dinner and argues with Cameron about Sam's new life and the family's responsibilities toward her.

Lorna Moody — The Grudge (2019)

An assisted suicide consultant who visits the cursed house, witnesses Faith's violent breakdown, and becomes a victim of the curse after being attacked by Sam's ghost.

Dotty Langer — Zeroville (2019)

Experienced film editor at Paramount Studios who recognizes Vikar's talent and acts as his initial mentor in the industry.

Buzzlina Von Beena (voice) — Maya the Bee Movie (2014)

Voice actress for the hornet character.

Bess — Equals (2015)

A member of a secret SOS support group who befriends Silas and Jonas. She actively participates in helping Nia fake her death to escape the DEN. Bess warns the group about patient suicide rates and later receives the Collective's cure after their betrayal.

Dr. Warren — The Voices (2014)

Dr. Warren is Jerry's court-appointed therapist, to whom he admits that he has stopped taking his medication and later confesses his killings. Jerry kidnaps her and seeks help in the countryside, where she reassures him about managing intrusive thoughts. She is rescued when police surround the bowling alley before the gas explosion.

Aunt Gwendolyn 'Gin' Stoker — Stoker (2013)

India's great-aunt who visits the family with growing suspicion about Charlie's background. Terrified by his true nature, she attempts to contact the family from a phone booth but is murdered by Charlie, with her phone later found at the crime scene.

Career Overview

Jacki Weaver has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Bird Box with 1 titles. Signature works include Father Stu, Bird Box, Silver Linings Playbook. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
68
Birth Date
1947-05-25
Birth Place
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q241897), public domain (CC0).