Amanda Tapping
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 28, 1965 in Rochford, Essex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1992–2025 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 77 credits in database
Biography
Amanda Tapping is an English-born Canadian actress, producer, and director. Born on August 28, 1965, in Rochford, Essex, England, UK, she is known for her acting credits. Tapping has appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 69 known credits. Her acting career spans various roles in film and television.
Career overview
Amanda Tapping is a Canadian actress known for her work in television. Born on August 28, 1965, in Rochford, Essex, England, she has appeared in numerous roles throughout her career. Tapping is recognized for her portrayal of a character in the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 and its spin-off, Stargate Atlantis.
Tapping's acting credits span multiple genres and formats, with a total of 69 known credits. Her work in television has been a significant part of her career, with a focus on science fiction and drama. As a versatile actress, she has demonstrated her ability to take on various roles and contribute to the success of her projects.
Throughout her career, Tapping has established herself as a talented and dedicated actress. Her work in television has been notable, and she continues to be recognized for her contributions to the industry.
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Full Filmography
77 titles- Ripple (2025) Director
- Ripple (2025) Executive Producer
- Murder in a Small Town (2024) Director
- Dead Boy Detectives (2024) Director
- Levels (2024) as MEL
- The Spencer Sisters (2023) Director
- First Kill (2022) Director
- Hexengeddon: Witches vs. the World (2020) Director
- Batwoman (2019) Director
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) Director
- Siren (2018) Director
- Woodland (2018) as Donna
- Anne with an E (2017) Director
- Reel Women Seen (2017) Director
- Van Helsing (2016) Director
- Travelers (2016) as Dr. Perrow
- Travelers (2016) Director
- Blindspot (2015) Director
- The Magicians (2015) Director
- Dark Matter (2015) Director
- Killjoys (2015) as Dr. Jaeger
- Olympus (2015) Director
- Family for Christmas (2015) Director
- The Flash (2014) Director
- The 100 (2014) Director
- Kid Cannabis (2014) as Nate's Mom
- Motive (2013) as Dr. Kate Robbins
- Hell in a Handbag (2013) as Mother Superior
- Continuum (2012) Director
- Arctic Air (2012) Director
- Primeval: New World (2012) Creator
- Space Milkshake (2012) as Valentina
- Match Game (2012)
- Taken Back: Finding Haley (2012) as Susan
- Random Acts of Romance (2012) as Diane
- Stargate Universe (2009) as Samantha Carter
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) as Captain Samantha Carter
- Riese: Kingdom Falling (2009) as narrator
- Dancing Trees (2009) as Josephina Rooney
- Stargate - En route vers les étoiles (2009) as Carter - Elle-même
- Sanctuary (2008) as Dr. Helen Magnus
- Sanctuary (2008) Director
- Sanctuary (2008) Producer
- Sanctuary (2008) Executive Producer
- Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) as Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
- Stargate: Continuum (2008) as Colonel Samantha Carter
- Stargate SG-1: True Science (2006) as Narrator
- Sci Fi Inside: Stargate SG-1 200th Episode (2006) as Self
- Engaged to Kill (2006) as Detective Burns
- Breakdown (2006) as Mary Johnson
- Supernatural (2005) as Naomi
- Supernatural (2005) Director
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Samantha Carter
- Legend of Earthsea (2004) as Lady Elfarren
- Proof Positive (2004) as Self - Host
- Life or Something Like It (2002) as Carrie Maddox
- Stuck (2002) as Liz
- The Void (2001) as Prof. Eva Soderstrom
- Blacktop (2000) as Waitress
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Samantha Carter
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) Director
- Booty Call (1997) as Dr. Moore
- Millennium (1996) as Dr. Cantor
- The Haunting of Lisa (1996) as Gina / Angel
- Goosebumps: It Came from Beneath the Sink (1996) as Mrs. Merton
- Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story (1996) as Kathryn Laumann
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Cmdr. Kate Girard
- Goosebumps (1995) as Mrs. Merton
- Flash Forward (1995) as Miss Yansouni
- Rent-a-Kid (1995) as Mrs. Nicely
- The Donor (1995) as Cassie
- Net Worth (1995) as Colleen Howe
- Due South (1994) as Audrey McKenna
- The X-Files (1993) as Carina Sayles
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as McIllroy's Girlfriend
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Annie
- Forever Knight (1992)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amanda Tapping best known for?
Amanda Tapping is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Murder in a Small Town (2024), Dead Boy Detectives (2024), Levels (2024), First Kill (2022).
When and where was Amanda Tapping born?
Amanda Tapping was born on August 28, 1965 in Rochford, Essex, England, UK.
How many credits does Amanda Tapping have?
Amanda Tapping has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Amanda Tapping's background in cinema and television?
Amanda Tapping is an English-born Canadian actress, producer, and director. Born on August 28, 1965, in Rochford, Essex, England, UK, she is known for her acting credits. Tapping has appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 69 known credits. Her acting career spans various roles in film and television.
Amanda Tapping by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Carina Sayles — aged about 27
- Supernatural (2005) as Naomi — aged about 39
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Samantha Carter — aged about 31
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Samantha Carter — aged about 38
- Goosebumps (1995) as Mrs. Merton — aged about 29
- Millennium (1996) as Dr. Cantor — aged about 30
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