Amanda Tapping Canadian Actress Born 1965 in Rochford
Amanda Tapping · actor and film actor · Canadian
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Biography
Amanda Tapping is a Canadian actress born on 28 August 1965 in Rochford. Her best-known titles on this site are Stargate Atlantis (2004) and Travelers (2016).
Early life
She studied at North Toronto Collegiate Institute and University of Windsor.
Career
Records list Organic Fighter (1995) as her earliest screen credit. In the 1990s, she appeared in Stargate SG-1 (1997, as Samantha Carter) and Children of the Gods (1997). The 2000s brought Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008, as Samantha Carter) and Stargate: Continuum (2008, as Samantha Carter). Her 2010s credits include Space Milkshake (2012) and Kid Cannabis (2014). During the 2020s, she worked on Levels (2024).
In all, 14 films and 5 TV series appear in her credits from 1995 to 2024. Science fiction is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (2). She is also credited as director on Family for Christmas.
Recognition
Her awards include the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film.
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Levels | Film | |
| 2016–2018 | Travelers | TV series | |
| 2015 | Family for Christmas | Director | Film |
| 2014 | Kid Cannabis | Film | |
| 2012 | Space Milkshake | Film | |
| 2009 | Dancing Trees | Film | |
| 2008 | Stargate: Continuum | Samantha Carter | Film |
| 2008 | Stargate: The Ark of Truth | Samantha Carter | Film |
| 2007– | Sanctuary | Helen Magnus | TV series |
| 2006 | Engaged to Kill | Film | |
| 2004– | Proof Positive | TV series | |
| 2004–2009 | Stargate Atlantis | Samantha Carter | TV series |
| 2002 | Life or Something Like It | Film | |
| 2002 | Stuck | Film | |
| 2001 | The Void | Film |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Children of the Gods | Film | |
| 1997– | Stargate SG-1 | Samantha Carter | TV series |
| 1995 | Organic Fighter | Film | |
| 1995 | Rent-a-Kid | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film | Won |
Personal life
She studied at North Toronto Collegiate Institute and University of Windsor.
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Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Amanda Tapping?
Amanda Tapping is 61 years old, born on 28 August 1965 in Rochford.
What is Amanda Tapping known for?
Amanda Tapping is known for playing Samantha Carter in Stargate Atlantis (2004).
What is Amanda Tapping’s nationality?
Amanda Tapping is Canadian, born in Rochford.
Has Amanda Tapping won any awards?
Yes. Amanda Tapping won Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q229207), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Lisa West Photography · CC BY-SA 3.0
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