Full Name | Amanda Tapping |
Net Worth | $4 million |
Date Of Birth | August 28, 1965 |
Place Of Birth | Rochford, Essex, England, UK |
Height | 1.75 m |
Occupation | Actress, Producer, Director |
Profession | Television producer, Actor, Television Director |
Education | North Toronto Collegiate Institute, University of Windsor |
Spouse | Allan Kovacs |
Children | Olivia B. Kovacs |
Siblings | Steven Tapping, Christopher Tapping, Richard Tapping |
Nicknames | Amanda Tapping, Tapping, Amanda |
Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/amandatapping |
IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm0850102 |
Awards | Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television, Canadian Comedy Award for Multimedia / Best Female Performance in a Feature |
Movies | Stargate: The Ark of Truth, Stargate: Continuum, Space Milkshake, Booty Call, Life or Something Like It, Taken Back: Finding Haley, Kid Cannabis, Family for Christmas, Dancing Trees, The Void, Stuck, Danielle Steel's Remembrance, Degree of Guilt, Breakdown |
TV Shows | Riese: Kingdom Falling, Sanctuary, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, Proof Positive |
Star Sign | Virgo |
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1 | Has appeared with Paul McGillion, Christopher Heyerdahl and Kavan Smith on three different series: Stargate SG-1 (1997), Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and Sanctuary (2008). |
2 | Has played the same character, Captain/Major/Lt. Colonel/Colonel Samantha Carter, on three different series: Stargate SG-1 (1997), Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and SGU Stargate Universe (2009). |
3 | Along with Gary Jones and Martin Christopher, she is one of only three actors to appear in the series finales of both Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Stargate: Atlantis (2004): Stargate SG-1: Unending (2007) and Stargate: Atlantis: Enemy at the Gate (2009). |
4 | Has appeared on-screen in more "Stargate" productions than any other actor. Tapping has played Samantha Carter in 206 episodes of Stargate SG-1 (1997), 19 episodes of Stargate: Atlantis (2004), one episode of SGU Stargate Universe (2009), Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) and Stargate: Continuum (2008), bringing her total to 228 appearances. Christopher Judge is the only other person to have made more than 200 appearances in "Stargate" with 212 episodes of Stargate SG-1 (1997), two episodes of Stargate: Atlantis (2004) and the two aforementioned direct-to-DVD movies. |
5 | Along with Gary Jones, she is one of only two actors to appear in all ten seasons of Stargate SG-1 (1997) and all five seasons of Stargate: Atlantis (2004). |
6 | Before her role on Stargate SG-1 (1997), she appeared in many commercials including ones for Choclairs (chocolate bar), Folger's "Singles" and Advil. |
7 | Is a spokesperson for UNICEF. |
8 | Her brothers' names are Richard, Steven and Christopher, where Christopher is her fraternal twin. Two of her co-stars on Stargate SG-1 (1997) are also named Richard and Christopher. |
9 | Daughter, Olivia B. Kovacs, was born on March 22, 2005; she weighed in at 9 pounds 4 ounces. |
10 | Has appeared in episodes entitled "Avatar" of two different series: The X-Files: Avatar (1996) and Stargate SG-1: Avatar (2004). |
11 | Of the other four original Stargate SG-1 (1997) regulars, she is the only one who did not meet and/or work with Richard Dean Anderson before the series began. |
12 | Her brother Steven, who suffered from very severe epileptic attacks, died in December 2006. |
13 | Graduated from the University of Windsor's school of dramatic art. |
14 | Raised in Toronto, Ontario. |
15 | Co-founded the Canadian comedy group "Random Acts". |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Hell in a Handbag | | post-production | Mother Superior |
Killjoys | 2015 | TV Series | Dr. Jaeger |
Package Deal | 2014 | TV Series | Jillian |
Kid Cannabis | 2014 | | Nate's Mom |
Motive | 2013 | TV Series | Dr. Kate Robbins |
Supernatural | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Naomi |
Stargate SG-1: Unleashed | 2013 | Video Game | Major Samantha Carter (voice) |
#SaveBCFilm PSA | 2013 | TV Movie uncredited | |
Random Acts of Romance | 2012 | | Dianne |
Space Milkshake | 2012 | | Valentina |
Taken Back: Finding Haley | 2012 | TV Movie | Susan |
Sanctuary | 2008-2011 | TV Series | Dr. Helen Magnus |
Canadian Comedy Shorts | 2010 | TV Series | Mary Johnson (segment 'Breakdown') |
SGU Stargate Universe | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Colonel Samantha Carter |
Riese | 2009-2010 | TV Mini-Series | Narrator |
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut | 2009 | Video | Captain Samantha Carter |
Dancing Trees | 2009 | | Josephina Rooney |
Stargate: Atlantis | 2005-2009 | TV Series | Colonel Samantha Carter Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter |
Stargate: Continuum | 2008 | Video | Colonel Samantha Carter |
Stargate: The Ark of Truth | 2008 | Video | Lt. Col. Samantha Carter |
Sanctuary | 2007 | TV Mini-Series | Dr. Helen Magnus |
Stargate SG-1 | 1997-2007 | TV Series | Major Samantha Carter Lt. Col. Samantha Carter Captain Samantha Carter ... |
Breakdown | 2006/I | Short | Mary Johnson |
Engaged to Kill | 2006 | TV Movie | Detective Burns |
Earthsea | 2005 | TV Mini-Series | Lady Elfarren |
Traffic | 2004 | TV Mini-Series | Home Owners Wife |
Life or Something Like It | 2002 | | Carrie Maddox |
Stuck | 2002/II | | Liz |
The Void | 2001 | Video | Prof. Eva Soderstrom |
Blacktop | 2000 | TV Movie | Waitress |
Millennium | 1999 | TV Series | Dr. Cantor |
The Outer Limits | 1998 | TV Series | Cmdr. Kate Girard |
When Innocence Is Lost | 1997 | TV Movie | Woman Testifying in Court (uncredited) |
Booty Call | 1997 | | Dr. Moore |
Flash Forward | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Miss Yansouni |
What Kind of Mother Are You? | 1996 | | Ingrid Elstad |
The Newsroom | 1996 | TV Series | Lindsay Ward |
Remembrance | 1996 | TV Movie | Linda |
Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story | 1996 | TV Movie | Kathryn Laumann |
The X-Files | 1996 | TV Series | Carina Sayles |
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | 1994-1996 | TV Series | Annie / McIllroy's Girlfriend |
The Haunting of Lisa | 1996 | TV Movie | Gina / Angel |
Due South | 1996 | TV Series | Audrey McKenna |
Goosebumps | 1996 | TV Series | Mrs. Merton |
Side Effects | 1996 | TV Series | Dr. Barbara Bertrand |
Net Worth | 1995 | TV Movie | Colleen Howe |
Rent-a-Kid | 1995 | TV Movie | Mrs. Nicely |
Degree of Guilt | 1995 | TV Movie | Marcy |
The Donor | 1995 | | Cassie |
Forever Knight | 1995 | TV Series | Dr. Naomi Ross |
E.N.G. | 1993 | TV Series | Newswoman |
Street Legal | 1991 | TV Series | Newscaster |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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What it Takes to be Extraordinary Documentary | 2016 | TV Movie documentary voice | |
The 15th Annual Leo Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Match Game | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist |
Syfy 20th Anniversary Special | 2012 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
The 14th Annual Leo Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Herself - Host |
The Hour | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
Get Cooking with the Stars | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Leftcoast TV | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
The 13th Annual Leo Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter, Nominee: Producer - Best Dramatic Series, Nominee: Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series |
The 12th Annual Leo Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter, Nominee: Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series |
The 11th Annual Leo Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter, Winner: Beast Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series |
The Jace Hall Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
Ghost Hunters | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
Today | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
Space Top 10 Countdown | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
The 8th Annual Leo Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
21st Annual Gemini Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Sci Fi Inside: Stargate SG-1 200th Episode | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Stargate SG-1: True Science | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
The 7th Annual Leo Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Sci Fi Inside: Sci Fi Friday | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Herself / Samantha Carter |
2nd Annual Spaceys | 2004 | TV Special | Herself |
The 6th Annual Leo Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Proof Positive: Evidence of the Paranormal | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Herself - Host |
From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Narrator |
The 5th Annual Leo Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
1st Annual Spaceys | 2003 | TV Movie | Herself |
Stargate: The Lowdown | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Host |
The 4th Annual Leo Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2012 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Dramatic Series | Sanctuary (2008) |
2012 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series | Sanctuary (2008) |
2011 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Dramatic Series | Sanctuary (2008) |
2011 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series | Sanctuary (2008) |
2010 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Dramatic Series | Sanctuary (2008) |
2010 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series | Sanctuary (2008) |
2009 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama | Stargate: Continuum (2008) |
2009 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama | Stargate: Continuum (2008) |
2004 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Stargate SG-1 (1997) |
2002 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Stargate SG-1 (1997) |
2001 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Supporting Actress on Television | Stargate SG-1 (1997) |
2001 | Gemini | Gemini Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Stargate SG-1 (1997) |
2000 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Genre TV Supporting Actress | Stargate SG-1 (1997) |
2000 | Leo | Leo Awards | Best Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series | Stargate SG-1 (1997) |
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