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Amanda Tapping in "Sanctuary"
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Following a record-breaking 10 seasons as the brilliant Air Force Colonel Samantha Carter on "Stargate SG-1," as well as a season on the series' popular spin-off series "Stargate Atlantis," Amanda Tapping is switching personas completely as she takes on the exciting role of the enigmatic and beautiful Dr. Helen Magnus in SCI FI Channel's "Sanctuary." In addition to starring in the series, Amanda Tapping also flexes her creative and business muscles as executive producer of the show.

After the wrap of "Stargate SG-1," Tapping continued her role as Col. Carter in two DVD movies, "Stargate: The Ark of Truth" and "Stargate: Continuum," much to her fans' anticipation and appreciation around the world.

Amanda Tapping was born in Rochford, England, and raised in Toronto, Canada, with her three brothers. Amanda Tapping has enjoyed a very active television career outside the gate, having had the pleasure of starring on another show for the SCI FI Channel as host of the series "Proof Positive," which explores the science front of "fact versus fiction." Amanda Tapping has also guest starred on the television series "The X-Files," "Due South," "Forever Knight," "Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues," "The Newsroom," "Millennium" and "The Outer Limits." In addition, Amanda Tapping was a series regular on the Disney series "Flash Forward." Amanda Tapping's other television credits include "Lessons in Love," "Remembrance," "The Haunting of Lisa," "Degree of Guilt" and "Abby Lord." She also appeared in the USA miniseries "Traffic."

A graduate of the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Art, Amanda 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." Amanda Tapping is also the co-founder of the Canadian comedy troupe, Random Acts.

Due to the popularity of "Stargate" on Armed Forces TV, Amanda Tapping and other cast members were invited to visit the troops in Qatar on a USO Handshake Tour, spending time with thousands of men and women over two days—a trip that was moving both personally and professionally.

A strong believer in mentorship and dedicated to constantly improving the world of the arts, whether she is behind or in front of the camera, Amanda Tapping is active in a number of professional organizations. Amanda Tapping is an advocate of various charities and has contributed new computers to The Coast Foundation, a support agency for people with mental disabilities, and also has had the honor to serve for a number of years as emcee for the celebrated Diamond Ball in support of The Canadian Cancer Society. Amanda Tapping traveled to Toronto to perform in "The Vagina Monologues" as part of V-Day, a worldwide movement to end violence against women. Tapping is also a proud spokesperson for UNICEF and a supporter of the Waterkeepers Alliance.

Amanda Tapping made her directorial debut with an episode of "Stargate SG-1" ("Resurrection"), which garnered her a Leo Award nomination for Best Director. Amanda Tapping has also earned three Leo Awards for Best Actress. Amanda Tapping has been nominated for two Gemini Awards and four Saturn Awards for her role on "SG-1." Amanda Tapping won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005. "Multichannel News" and Women in Cable & Telecommunications in New York also honored her in 2003 as a "Wonder Woman on Air."

Amanda Tapping currently resides in Vancouver where she enjoys kayaking and hiking with her husband, Alan, daughter Olivia, and their dog, George.






AMANDA TAPPING: FACTS

How tall is Amanda Tapping? How old is Amanda Tapping? Where was Amanda Tapping born? Where does Amanda Tapping live? Find out here.

Age: 44 years old
Birthday: August 28, 1965
Height: 5' 9"
Birthplace: Rochford, Essex, England, UK
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Husband: Allan Kovacs




AMANDA TAPPING: NEWS


Amanda Tapping in "Sanctuary" People's Choice Winner 'Stargate Atlantis' Begins Production on Season 5Robert Picardo joins the cast this season, which will also see appearances by Paul McGillion, Amanda Tapping and Michael Shanks. Read more...

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"Stargate Universe" Cast 'Stargate Universe' Launches at Warp SpeedThe first year of the latest "Stargate" installment has become the most watched season in the franchise series since 2005. Read more...
"Stargate Atlantis" Cast 2 "Stargate" Movies are Beaming Your Way"Stargate: The Ark of Truth" premieres on March 27 followed by "Stargate: Continuum" on April 3. Read more...
Robert Carlyle on "Stargate Universe" Justin Louis, David Blue, Brian J. Smith and Jamil Walker Smith Cast in SCI FI's "Stargate Universe"The four will enlist alongside Robert Carlyle on the series, which begins production in February with an eye toward a fall premiere. Read more...
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AMANDA TAPPING: TWITTER

March 21, 2010
@art1032 Started as a webserie with Amanda Tapping .... pretty cool
8 hours ago
if it wasn't bad enough to be lusting after a show that is teasing me this way... I just saw a pic of Amanda Tapping with lip gloss on...
10 hours ago
started watching the first season of Sanctuary....Amanda Tapping is hot!!
11 hours ago
Started watching sanctuary. Not sure sure yet. But there is something nice about Amanda Tapping with an English accent.
1 day ago
@manikpixi I can;'t handle too much Amanda Tapping. I don't get the whole "she's so hot" thing they are trying to push on me.
1 day ago
@PlayItGrand they cut Amanda Tapping's Macgyver gag, correct? Unnecessary :(
1 day ago
Totally geeking out right now!! Why?? Because Amanda Tapping is mah world baby!!!!
1 day ago
Amanda Tapping nude, hot damn!
1 day ago
@BryanReesman *bawls* I DO NOT NEED CAFFEINE }8D *flails spleen* LOL who needs artificial stimulants when you have Amanda Tapping,oxygen...
1 day ago
@JandyraMaciel Oh boy. Caffeine junkie and Amanda Tapping addict. Deadly combo! ;-)
1 day ago
@stern3000 Where's your pic of Amanda Tapping (#1 SyFy Star) or did I miss it?? They were very tiny.
1 day ago
RT @JandyraMaciel: Amanda Tapping pwns Chuck Norris.If you don't agree,you're so far in the Nubbintastic closet, you're having adventures in Narnia...FACT }8D
1 day ago
Amanda Tapping pwns Chuck Norris.If you don't agree,you're so far in the Nubbintastic closet, you're having adventures in Narnia...FACT }8D
1 day ago
@PaganX WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! woah does that mean that you might see Amanda Tapping three times within one year?!? *GASP* O>O
1 day ago
@JenMarsden163 BAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAH *wipes tears* SANCTUARY,STARGATE AND AMANDA TAPPING QUOTES APPLY TO ALL WALKS OF LIFE xD
1 day ago
RT @ccourtneey @chipster1999 i love amanda tapping!// she is quite awesome
1 day ago
 
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