Amanda Tapping

Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a Canadian actress.

Born in Rochford, Essex in England, she moved with her family to Ontario, Canada when she was 3 years old. After graduating from North Toronto High School, she went on to study at the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts in Windsor, Ontario.

After graduation she continued to study theatrical arts, while performing in several stage productions. She appeared in a couple of commercials, and played a variety of roles in television and film productions, such as The Outer Limits and The X-files.

She became famous from her portrayal of Major Samantha Carter in the science fiction television program Stargate SG-1, which debuted in 1997.

As of 2004 she lives with her husband Alan Kovacs in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Filmography

  • Proof Positive (2004 - )
  • Traffic (2004)
  • Life or Something Like It (2002)
  • Stuck (2002)
  • The Void (2001)
  • Blacktop (2000)
  • Stargate SG-1 (1997 - )
  • Booty Call (1997)
  • The Donor (1997)
  • What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996)
  • Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story (1996)
  • Remembrance (1996)
  • Flash Forward (1996)
  • Degree of Guilt (1995)
  • The Haunting of Lisa (1995)
  • Net Worth (1995)
  • Rent-A-Kid (1995)

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As of 2004 she lives with her husband Alan Kovacs in Vancouver, British Columbia. Other artists in this family tree include: The Broadways, Tuesday, The Lawrence Arms, The Honor System and, more tenuously, Florida's Less Than Jake. She became famous from her portrayal of Major Samantha Carter in the science fiction television program Stargate SG-1, which debuted in 1997. The Alkaline Trio are part of a large circle of Chicago punk/ska/hardcore bands that have some connection to the late, influential ska-punk band Slapstick. She appeared in a couple of commercials, and played a variety of roles in television and film productions, such as The Outer Limits and The X-files. Alkaline Trio recently finished recording the songs for their next Vagrant Records release, which is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2005. After graduation she continued to study theatrical arts, while performing in several stage productions. Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano have both appeared on Asian Man Records Split Series with a few solo songs.

After graduating from North Toronto High School, she went on to study at the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts in Windsor, Ontario. 1. Born in Rochford, Essex in England, she moved with her family to Ontario, Canada when she was 3 years old. 1,2, and 3, and Rock Against Bush Vol. Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a Canadian actress. 1 & 2 as well on Vagrant Records: Another year on the Streets Vol. Rent-A-Kid (1995). They have also appeared on various compilation albums notably Plea for Peace Vol.

Net Worth (1995). From Here to Infirmary was released in 2001 on Vagrant Records and was their first album to see any interest from alternative radio, with the semi-hit punk single "Stupid Kid". Their latest full-length album is Good Mourning, from 2003 (see 2003 in music). The Haunting of Lisa (1995). Also in 2000, the band released a collection of their previously released EPs on the album The Alkaline Trio. Degree of Guilt (1995). Their first album was 1998's Goddamnit, followed by Maybe I'll Catch Fire in 2000 (Both on Asian Man Records). Flash Forward (1996). They began recording that year, and built up a sizable fanbase in the American Midwest.

Remembrance (1996). The band formed in 1997 (see 1997 in music). Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story (1996). Their music is characterized by morbid lyrics, catchy hooks, fast tempos and a recurring theme of alcoholism. What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996). The Alkaline Trio is an indie rock/punk/emo band from Chicago consisting of Matt Skiba (of Jerkwater) on guitar/vocals, Dan Andriano on bass/vocals, and Derek Grant on drums. The Donor (1997).

Booty Call (1997). Stargate SG-1 (1997 - ). Blacktop (2000). The Void (2001).

Stuck (2002). Life or Something Like It (2002). Traffic (2004). Proof Positive (2004 - ).