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. Members have included Rubén González, Raul Planas, Pio Leyva, Puntillita Licea, Yanko Pisaco and more recently Caridad Hierrezuelo and Pedro Calvo. She became famous from her portrayal of Major Samantha Carter in the science fiction television program Stargate SG-1, which debuted in 1997. They are especially well-known internationally for their 1997 album A Toda Cuba Le Gusta, which was recorded at the Buena Vista Social Club sessions. 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. Their music is a mix of all the styles of Cuban music, including bolero, chachachá, salsa, son montuno, timba, guajira, danzón, rumba and abakua. After graduation she continued to study theatrical arts, while performing in several stage productions. Afro-Cuban All-Stars is a Cuban band led by Juan de Marcos González (formerly drummer for Sierra Maestra).

After graduating from North Toronto High School, she went on to study at the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts in Windsor, Ontario. Born in Rochford, Essex in England, she moved with her family to Ontario, Canada when she was 3 years old. Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a Canadian actress. Rent-A-Kid (1995).

Net Worth (1995). The Haunting of Lisa (1995). Degree of Guilt (1995). Flash Forward (1996).

Remembrance (1996). Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story (1996). What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996). 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 - ).