Amanda Tapping

Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965) is a Canadian actress.

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28 August - 1965 - Canadian

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Born in Rochford, Essex in England, she moved with her family to Ontario, Canada when she was 3 years old. After graduating from North Toronto High School, she went on to study at the University of Windsor School of Dramatic Arts in Windsor, Ontario.

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Rochford - Essex - England - Ontario - University of Windsor - Windsor

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After graduation she continued to study theatrical arts, while performing in several stage productions. She appeared in a couple of commercials, and played a variety of roles in television and film productions, such as The Outer Limits and The X-files. She also created the "Random Acts" theater group.

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The Outer Limits - The X-files

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She became famous from her portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel (originally Captain, then Major) Samantha Carter in the science fiction television program Stargate SG-1, which debuted in 1997.

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Samantha Carter - Science fiction - Stargate SG-1 - 1997

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As of 2004 she lives with her husband Alan Kovacs in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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2004 - Alan Kovacs - Vancouver - British Columbia

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She has one daughter, Olivia B., born on 22 March 2005.

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22 March - 2005

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