Amanda Tapping
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://www.amandatapping.com/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1965-08-28
    • Born Place: Rochford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
  • Height:

    1.75 m (5 feet 9 inches)

Amanda Tapping

Amanda Tapping is a highly acclaimed English-Canadian actress, producer, and director, widely recognized for her iconic role as Samantha Carter in the military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe. She also garnered significant praise for her portrayal of Dr. Helen Magnus in the fantasy series Sanctuary, which she also executive produced and directed. In recent years, Tapping has become a sought-after director in television and film, helming episodes for numerous popular series.

Awards :

Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television (2005) Leo Awards (multiple wins for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series, and Best Dramatic Series as producer) Constellation Awards Directors Guild of Canada, B.C. Award (recognized for her directing work) ACTRA's Woman of the Year (2015) Canadian Screen Award Nomination for Best Direction in a Drama Series (Anne with an E) Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Dramatic Series for Dead Boy Detectives at the 23rd DGC Awards (2024)

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