Amanda Tapping

Birth Name:

Amanda Tapping

Birth Place:

Rochford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Formed the Toronto-based comedy group Random Acts
Helped found the organization Sanctuary for Kids with Damian Kindler and Jill Bodie
Studied at North Toronto Collegiate Institute and University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts
Married Alan Kovaks in 1994 and has one daughter with him
Her first on-screen appearance came in an episode of the TV series "Street Legal․"
Best known for playing Samantha Carter in the science fiction series 'Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis․"
One of two actors to appear in every season of both "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate: Atlantis․"

2000Saturn Award - Best Genre TV Supporting Actress:Nominated
2000Leo - Best Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2001Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress on Television:Nominated
2001Gemini - Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role:Nominated
2002Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2002Leo - Dramatic Series: Best Lead Performance - Female:Winner
2004Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2004Leo - Dramatic Series: Best Lead Performance by a Female:Winner
2005Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress on Television:Winner
2005Leo - Dramatic Series: Best Lead Performance by a Female:Winner
2009Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series:Winner
2009Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama:Nominated
2009Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama:Nominated
2010Leo - Best Dramatic Series:Nominated
2010Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2011Leo - Best Dramatic Series:Nominated
2011Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2012Leo - Best Dramatic Series:Nominated
2012Leo - Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2020Canadian Screen Award - Best Direction in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2024Outstanding Directorial Achievement - Dramatic Series:Winner
2025Leo - Best Direction in a Dramatic Series:Nominated

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