~*~Samantha Carter/Amanda Tapping Biographies~*~- SG-1's science expert and theoretical astrophysicist, Samantha Carter was responsible for deciphering the Stargate address system and designing the dialing computer, allowing Earth to use the Stargate without its companion D.H.D. Brave, devoted and extremely intelligent, she is Earth's leading authority on the Stargate and wormhole theory, as well as a member of the Air Force.
Carter graduated at the top of her class from the U.S. Air Force Academy. As a pilot, she logged over 100 hours in enemy air space during the Persian Gulf War. She spent two years at the Pentagon trying to make the Stargate program a reality from about 1994 to 1996, before Dr. Daniel Jackson ever deciphered the Stargate and allowed the gate to be activated.
When Sam was young, her mother died in a car accident, which almost drove her and her brother from their father, Jacob -- who was indirectly responsible for her mother's death. Sam eventually forgave him, and followed the general's footsteps and joined the Air Force. When the Stargate program was created a year after the first mission to Abydos, Sam was reassigned to the S.G.C. and made Colonel Jack O'Neill's second-in-command on SG-1.
Samantha learns of her mother's death. From "Jolinar's Memories"
Sam is kind and loyal, especially to the members of her team, whom she has defended in countless battles against enemies both foreign and intergalactic. She is the only woman on SG-1, and, along with Dr. Janet Frasier, probably the highest-ranking female officer in the S.G.C. (She currently holds the rank of major.) The Stargate program has become her life's work, and she spends much of her free time at work on projects at the S.G.C., or writing a book on wormhole physics.
After SG-1 found the entire population of the planet Hanka wiped out, save for a young girl named Cassandra, Sam befriended her. Dr. Frasier adopted the girl, and the three of them have formed a special bond. Carter stayed by Cassie's side even as her life was hanging in the balance, even at great risk to herself.
Carter is possessed by the Tok'ra Jolinar. From "In the Line of Duty"
During a Goa'uld raid on the planet Nassya, Carter, giving mouth-to-mouth recussitation to a native man, unintentionally became host to a Tok'ra symbiote: Jolinar of Malkshur. The Tok'ra was fleeing from a Goa'uld Ashrak (hunter-killer), who followed the team back to Earth and eventually caught up with Jolinar. The symbiote gave her life for Sam, dying in her body. Sam was changed forever: the symbiote left behind a protein marker, as well as traces of naquadah in her bloodstream. Because of this, Carter is now capable of operating Goa'uld technology, including the hand devices and healing devices. She also retained many of Jolinar's memories, which have become a strategic asset on several occasions.
Sam has been possessed by an alien entity, brought back from the dead by the Nox, sold into slavery, met herself from an alternate reality, saved Earth from an alien incursion, thwarted a Replicator attack on the Asgard, blown up a sun to destroy Apophis's fleet, nearly destroyed the peaceful planet K'Tau, been kidnapped and nearly dissected, commanded SG-1 in O'Neill's absence, and flown in an interstellar race.
Sam is reunited with her father, Jacob. From "Secrets"
In her time with the Stargate program she has also had several unresolved romances, including a special intimacy with the Tok'ra Martouf / Lantash, once Jolinar's mate. She also became involved with the Tollan Narim, an ascended being named Orlin, and Earth ambassador Joseph Faxon. Sam herself has strong feelings for Colonel Jack O'Neill, though military regulations prohibit the two from developing a personal relationship. Unfortunately, the men interested in Sam have a tendency to ... die.
Carter immediately bonded with Daniel Jackson, due in large part to their shared scientific focus and moral concerns. Sam's scientific and Daniel's diplomatic training complement each other, and have won SG-1 many victories. Sam also shares a close friendship with Teal'c, who has been her comforter during difficult situations. Both are true warriors.
Sam also remains close with her father Jacob, a retired Air Force general whom she helped to save from lymphoma cancer through the introduction of the Tok'ra symbiote, Selmak. Since Jacob joined the Tok'ra, his relationship with his daughter has greatly improved. Sam also has a brother, Mark, who lives in San Diego and has two children, and until recently was estranged from their family.
Jonas helps Carter find a way to save Earth. From "Redemption, Part 2". Because of the deep friendships and loyalty she has built with the rest of the team, Carter took the death of Daniel Jackson extremely hard. At first she somewhat resented his replacement, Jonas Quinn, but eventually learned to trust and admire the Kelownan, encouraging him to remain with SG-1 and use his particular abilities to help the team in their fight against the Goa'uld.
Carter has grown into a key leadership role at the S.G.C., just as well as she executes the orders of her superiors. She has single-handedly conceived of plans that saved the planet, vanquished enemies and defeated Goa'uld powers. But during her off-hours, Carter prefers working on her motorcycle more than taking up O'Neill's offers to go fishing and, every other weekend, will spend the day with Cassandra over a game of chess.
When O'Neill took reassignment and SG-1 disbanded, Sam worked for a few months in research and development at Area 51. But the threat of the Ori soon brought her back to Stargate Command, where she effectively shared command of SG-1 with Cameron Mitchell. Two years later she entered a very new stage in her personal and professional life when she took command of the Atlantis expedition in the Pegasus Galaxy, saying goodbye to SG-1 and Earth.
~*~Amanda Tapping~*~
- Date of Birth: August 28, 1965
Birth Place: Rochford, Essex, England, UK
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Spouse: Allan Kovacs (23 September 1994 - Present) 1 child
Amanda Tapping was born in Rochford, Essex in England on August 28, 1965. She spent a short time in South Benfleet, Essex, and was relocated to Ontario, Canada, at the age of 3. She attended North Toronto High School where she was awarded the Dramatic Arts Award and Environmental Science Award. Her parents always wanted her to go into the science field, but her first love was acting. Amanda studied drama at the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts in Windsor, Ontario. After graduation, she spent four more years studying theater and appearing in several stage productions. She has appeared in many movies and television shows such as Booty Call (1997), Life or Something Like It (2002), Rent-a-Kid (1995) (TV), "The Outer Limits" (1995) and "The X Files" (1993), however, her real success that seemed to launch her career came in 1997 with the start of the TV series "Stargate SG-1" (1997) where she plays Colonel Samantha Carter.
She has three brothers, one of which is her twin. She has a dog named Abbie. On September 23, 1994 she married Alan Kovacs.
Trivia
Co-Founded the Canadian comedy group "Random Acts"
Raised in Toronto, Ontario.
Graduated from the University of Windsor's school of dramatic art.
She has a twin brother.
Of the other four original "Stargate SG-1" (1997) regulars, she is the only one who did not meet and/or work with Richard Dean Anderson before the series began.
Appeared in episodes entitled "Avatar" of two different TV series': "The X Files: Avatar (#3.21)" (1996) and "Stargate SG-1: Avatar (#8.6)" (2004).
Daughter, Olivia B. Kovacs, was born on 22nd March 2005; she weighed in at 9 pounds 4 ounces.
Her brothers' names are Richard, Christopher and Stephen. Two of her co-stars on "Stargate SG-1" (1997) are also named Richard and Christopher.
Is a spokesperson for UNICEF.
Before her role on Stargate SG-1, she appeared in many commercials including ones for Choclairs (chocolate bar), Folger's "Singles" and Advil.
Personal Quotes
"All I can say is thank God 'Buffy''s off the air, I was starting to feel like Susan Lucci (on winning her first Saturn Award).
Where Are They Now
(March 2005) Daughter, Olivia born
~*~Filmography~*~
- 1. Stargate: Continuum (2008) (V) (post-production) .... Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter
2. Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) (V) (post-production) .... Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter
3. "Stargate: Atlantis" .... Colonel Samantha Carter / ... (20 episodes, 2005-2008)
... aka Porte d'Atlantis, La (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
... aka Stargate: Atlantis (USA: Spanish title)
- Spoils of War (2008) TV episode .... Colonel Samantha Carter
- Be All My Sins Remember'd (2008) TV episode .... Colonel Samantha Carter
- This Mortal Coil (2007) TV episode (credit only) .... Colonel Samantha Carter
- Miller's Crossing (2007) TV episode (credit only) .... Colonel Samantha Carter
- The Seer (2007) TV episode .... Colonel Samantha Carter
(15 more)
4. "Sanctuary" .... Dr. Helen Magnus (8 episodes, 2007)
- Episode #1.8 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Helen Magnus
- Episode #1.7 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Helen Magnus
- Episode #1.6 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Helen Magnus
- Episode #1.5 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Helen Magnus
- Episode #1.4 (2007) TV episode .... Dr. Helen Magnus
(3 more)
5. "Stargate SG-1" .... Major Samantha Carter / ... (211 episodes, 1997-2007)
... aka Porte des étoiles, La (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
- Unending (2007) TV episode .... Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
- Dominion (2007) TV episode .... Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
- Family Ties (2007) TV episode .... Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
- Talion (2007) TV episode .... Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
- Bad Guys (2007) TV episode (credit only) .... Lt. Col. Samantha Carter
(206 more)
6. Breakdown (2006/I) .... Mary Johnson
7. Engaged to Kill (2006) (TV) .... Detective Burns
8. Earthsea (2004) (TV) .... Lady Elfarren
... aka Legend of Earthsea (USA: promotional title)
9. "Traffic" (2004) (mini) TV mini-series .... Home Owner's Wife
... aka Traffic: The Miniseries (USA: promotional title)
10. Life or Something Like It (2002) .... Carrie Maddox
11. Stuck (2002/II) .... Liz
12. The Void (2001) (V) .... Prof. Eva Soderstrom
13. Blacktop (2000) .... Waitress
... aka Route de la peur, La (Canada: French title)
14. "Millennium" .... Dr. Cantor (1 episode, 1999)
- Borrowed Time (1999) TV episode .... Dr. Cantor
15. "The Outer Limits" .... Cmdr. Kate Girard (1 episode, 1998)
... aka The New Outer Limits (USA: promotional title)
- The Joining (1998) TV episode .... Cmdr. Kate Girard
16. When Innocence Is Lost (1997) (TV) (uncredited) .... Woman Testifying in Court
17. Booty Call (1997) .... Dr. Moore
18. What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996) .... Ingrid Elstad
19. Remembrance (1996) (TV) .... Linda
... aka Danielle Steel's 'Remembrance'
20. Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story (1996) (TV) .... Kathryn Laumann
21. "The X Files" .... Carina Sayles (1 episode, 1996)
... aka The X-Files (USA)
- Avatar (1996) TV episode .... Carina Sayles
22. "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues" .... Annie / ... (2 episodes, 1994-1996)
- Shaolin Shot (1996) TV episode .... Annie
- An Ancient Lottery (1994) TV episode .... McIllroy's Girlfriend
23. The Haunting of Lisa (1996) (TV) .... Gina/Angel
... aka Prémonitions de Lisa, Les (Canada: French title)
24. "Due South" .... Audrey McKenna (1 episode, 1996)
... aka Direction: Sud (Canada: French title)
- Starman (1996) TV episode .... Audrey McKenna
25. "Goosebumps" .... Mrs. Merton (1 episode, 1996)
... aka Ultimate Goosebumps (USA: third season title)
- It Came from Beneath the Sink (1996) TV episode .... Mrs. Merton
26. "Side Effects" .... Dr. Barbara Bertrand (1 episode, 1996)
- Easy Breathing (1996) TV episode .... Dr. Barbara Bertrand
27. "Flash Forward" (1996) TV series .... Miss Yansouni (unknown episodes)
28. "The Newsroom" .... Lindsay Ward (1 episode, 1996)
- Dinner at Eight (1996) TV episode .... Lindsay Ward
29. Rent-a-Kid (1995) (TV) .... Mrs. Nicely
30. Degree of Guilt (1995) (TV) .... Marcy
31. The Donor (1995) .... Cassie
... aka The Doner (USA: video title)
... aka The Donor (USA)
32. "Forever Knight" .... Dr. Naomi Ross (1 episode, 1995)
- Near Death (1995) TV episode .... Dr. Naomi Ross
33. Net Worth (1995) (TV) .... Colleen Howe
34. "Street Legal" .... Newscaster (1 episode, 1991)
- The Harley (1991) TV episode .... Newscaster
Producer:
1. "Sanctuary" (executive producer) (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode #1.1 (2007) TV episode (executive producer)
Director:
1. "Stargate SG-1" (1 episode, 2004)
... aka Porte des étoiles, La (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
- Resurrection (2004) TV episode
Soundtrack:
1. "Stargate SG-1" (1 episode, 2004)
... aka Porte des étoiles, La (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
- Chimera (2004) TV episode (performer: "Stargate SG-1: Main title")
Self:
1. "NBC Nightly News" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode dated 2 October 2007 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Herself
2. "Space Top 10 Countdown" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
- Chicks That Kick (2007) TV episode .... Herself
3. 21st Annual Gemini Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
4. Stargate SG-1: True Science (2006) (TV) .... Herself
5. Sci Fi Inside: Sci Fi Friday (2005) (TV) .... Herself / Samantha Carter
6. "Proof Positive: Evidence of the Paranormal" (2004) TV series .... Host (unknown episodes)
7. From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown (2004) (TV) .... Herself / Samantha Carter
8. 2nd Annual Spaceys (2004) (TV) .... Herself
9. 1st Annual Spaceys (2003) (TV) .... Herself
10. Stargate: The Lowdown (2003) (TV) .... Herself - Host
Archive Footage:
1. Sci Fi Inside: Stargate SG-1 200th Episode (2006) (TV) .... Herself/Samantha Carter
2. Sci Fi Lowdown: Behind the Stargate - Secrets Revealed (2005) (TV) .... Herself/Samantha Carter
3. "Stargate SG-1"
- Inauguration (2004) TV episode .... Major Samantha Carter
- Disclosure (2003) TV episode .... Major Samantha Carter
Other Works:
TV commercial for Advil (1996).
Publicity Listings: 23 Interviews / 1 Article / 1 Pictorial / 16 Magazine Cover Photos
~*~Pictures~*~
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