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[[Image:amanda-tapping.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Amanda Tapping]][[Image:samanthacarter.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Lt. | [[Image:amanda-tapping.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Amanda Tapping]][[Image:samanthacarter.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Lt. Col. Samantha Carter]] | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
'''OFFICIAL MGM BIO:''' Amanda Tapping stars as the intelligent and beautiful Air Force Major Samantha Carter in | '''OFFICIAL MGM BIO:''' Amanda Tapping stars as the intelligent and beautiful Air Force Major Samantha Carter in ''Stargate SG-1.'' As an astrophysics genius, she has become an expert on gate technology. She is fiercely loyal to the SG-1 team and not only brings her extensive scientific knowledge to the program but also her military training. | ||
Tapping was born in Rochford, England and raised in Toronto, Canada with her three brothers. She has guest starred on such television series as The X-Files, Due South, Forever Knight, Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, The Newsroom, Millennium and The Outer Limits. In addition, she was a series regular on the Disney series Flash Forward. Her other television credits include Lessons in Love, Remembrance, The Haunting of Lisa, and Degree of Guilt. | Tapping was born in Rochford, England, and raised in Toronto, Canada, with her three brothers. She has guest starred on such television series as ''The X-Files, Due South, Forever Knight, Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, The Newsroom, Millennium,'' and ''The Outer Limits.'' In addition, she was a series regular on the Disney series ''Flash Forward.'' Her other television credits include ''Lessons in Love, Remembrance, The Haunting of Lisa,'' and ''Degree of Guilt.'' | ||
Her feature film credits include Booty Call, Rent A Kid, Getting a Life and Black Top. She recently starred in The Void with Malcolm McDowell and Adrian Paul. She has also had a cameo in Life or Something Like It, and just starred in the independent feature Stuck. | Her feature film credits include ''Booty Call, Rent A Kid, Getting a Life,'' and ''Black Top.'' She recently starred in ''The Void'' with Malcolm McDowell and Adrian Paul. She has also had a cameo in ''Life or Something Like It,'' and just starred in the independent feature ''Stuck.'' | ||
A graduate of the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Art, Tapping has performed in such theatrical productions as | A graduate of the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Art, Tapping has performed in such theatrical productions as ''Steel Magnolias, Look Back In Anger, "Children of a Lesser God, Noises Off, The Lion in Winter, Picnic, The Shadow Walkers,'' and ''The Taming of the Shrew.'' She is also the cofounder of the Canadian comedy troupe Random Acts and is currently completing her first documentary film. Tapping directed the episode "Resurrection" in Stargate SG-1's seventh season. She also participated in her first USO tour in the Middle East. | ||
Tapping is a member of Women in Film & Video and recently hosted their Spotlight Gala Awards. She has won a Leo Award and has been nominated for two Gemini Awards as well as two Saturn Awards for her role on SG-1. She was recently honored as a "Wonder Woman on Air" by Multichannel News and Women in Cable & Telecommunications in New York. | Tapping is a member of Women in Film & Video and recently hosted their Spotlight Gala Awards. She has won a Leo Award and has been nominated for two Gemini Awards as well as two Saturn Awards for her role on SG-1. She was recently honored as a "Wonder Woman on Air" by Multichannel News and Women in Cable & Telecommunications in New York. | ||
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== Acting Credits == | == Acting Credits == | ||
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* | * Cpn./Dr. Samantha "Sam" Carter in Stargate SG-1 Seasons One and Two | ||
* Lt. | * Maj. Samantha "Sam" Carter in Stargate SG-1 Seasons Three through Seven | ||
* Dr. Samantha Carter in | * Lt. Col. Samantha "Sam" Carter in Stargate SG-1 Season Eight | ||
* Jolinar of Malkshur in | * Dr. Samantha Carter in [[1.20 "There But For The Grace Of God" Episode Guide|1.20 "There But For The Grace Of God"]] | ||
* Dr. Samantha Carter | * Jolinar of Malkshur in [[2.02 "In The Line Of Duty" Episode Guide|2.02 "In The Line Of Duty"]] | ||
* The alien | * Dr. Samantha Carter (Mrs. O'Neill) in [[3.06 "Point Of View" Episode Guide|3.06 "Point Of View"]] | ||
* The alien entity in [[4.20 "Entity" Episode Guide|4.20 "Entity"]] | |||
== Directing Credits == | == Directing Credits == | ||
* [[7.19 "Resurrection" Episode Guide|7.19 "Resurrection"]] | * [[7.19 "Resurrection" Episode Guide|7.19 "Resurrection"]] | ||
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== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||
* [[Samantha Carter | Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter]] | |||
* [[Samantha Carter|Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter]] | |||
== Related Links == | == Related Links == | ||
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0850102/ IMDB] | * [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0850102/ IMDB] | ||
* [http://www.amandatapping.com/ AmandaTapping.com] | * [http://www.amandatapping.com/ AmandaTapping.com] | ||
Revision as of 07:49, 27 June 2004
Biography
OFFICIAL MGM BIO: Amanda Tapping stars as the intelligent and beautiful Air Force Major Samantha Carter in Stargate SG-1. As an astrophysics genius, she has become an expert on gate technology. She is fiercely loyal to the SG-1 team and not only brings her extensive scientific knowledge to the program but also her military training.
Tapping was born in Rochford, England, and raised in Toronto, Canada, with her three brothers. She has guest starred on such television series as The X-Files, Due South, Forever Knight, Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues, The Newsroom, Millennium, and The Outer Limits. In addition, she was a series regular on the Disney series Flash Forward. Her other television credits include Lessons in Love, Remembrance, The Haunting of Lisa, and Degree of Guilt.
Her feature film credits include Booty Call, Rent A Kid, Getting a Life, and Black Top. She recently starred in The Void with Malcolm McDowell and Adrian Paul. She has also had a cameo in Life or Something Like It, and just starred in the independent feature Stuck.
A graduate of the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Art, Tapping has performed in such theatrical productions as Steel Magnolias, Look Back In Anger, "Children of a Lesser God, Noises Off, The Lion in Winter, Picnic, The Shadow Walkers, and The Taming of the Shrew. She is also the cofounder of the Canadian comedy troupe Random Acts and is currently completing her first documentary film. Tapping directed the episode "Resurrection" in Stargate SG-1's seventh season. She also participated in her first USO tour in the Middle East.
Tapping is a member of Women in Film & Video and recently hosted their Spotlight Gala Awards. She has won a Leo Award and has been nominated for two Gemini Awards as well as two Saturn Awards for her role on SG-1. She was recently honored as a "Wonder Woman on Air" by Multichannel News and Women in Cable & Telecommunications in New York.
Tapping is actively involved in mentoring new actors through Women in Film's "Flash Forward" program. She is also a proud spokesperson for UNICEF.
Acting Credits
- Cpn./Dr. Samantha "Sam" Carter in Stargate SG-1 Seasons One and Two
- Maj. Samantha "Sam" Carter in Stargate SG-1 Seasons Three through Seven
- Lt. Col. Samantha "Sam" Carter in Stargate SG-1 Season Eight
- Dr. Samantha Carter in 1.20 "There But For The Grace Of God"
- Jolinar of Malkshur in 2.02 "In The Line Of Duty"
- Dr. Samantha Carter (Mrs. O'Neill) in 3.06 "Point Of View"
- The alien entity in 4.20 "Entity"