Hugo Weaving – Born in 1960
People know the actor Hugo Weaving, but they may not be aware that he is one of Australia’s most bankable actors, who has appeared in Aussie gems like Proof, Bodyline, and Bangkok Hilton (besides Nicole Kidman). It wasn’t until he starred in 1999’s The Matrix that he exploded in international movies. Besides playing Agent Smith, Hugo also starred in The Lord of the Rings movie series, and continues to work in Australian and American movie productions.