Amanda Tapping
Amanda Tapping is a British-Canadian actress born in Rochford, Essex, best known for playing Samantha Carter, the brilliant astrophysicist and soldier, across 'Stargate SG-1', 'Stargate Atlantis', and 'Stargate Universe'. She later portrayed the angel Naomi on 'Supernatural' and starred in the series 'Travelers'. A defining figure of modern television science fiction, Tapping has also worked behind the camera as a director, extending her influence on the genre beyond acting.
Amanda Tapping
14 Movies
17 Series
Amanda Tapping is a British-Canadian actress born in Rochford, Essex, best known for playing Samantha Carter, the brilliant astrophysicist and soldier, across 'Stargate SG-1', 'Stargate Atlantis', and 'Stargate Universe'. She later portrayed the angel Naomi on 'Supernatural' and starred in the series 'Travelers'. A defining figure of modern television science fiction, Tapping has also worked behind the camera as a director, extending her influence on the genre beyond acting.
Movies
Plays Carrie Maddox
Life or Something Like It
2002
Plays Dr. Moore
Booty Call
1997
Plays MEL
Levels
2024
Plays Valentina
Space Milkshake
2012
Plays Nate's Mom
Kid Cannabis
2014
Plays Donna
Woodland
2018
Plays Prof. Eva Soderstrom
The Void
2001
Plays Cassie
The Donor
1995
Plays Waitress
Blacktop
2000
Plays Mrs. Merton
Goosebumps: It Came from Beneath the Sink
1996
Plays Colleen Howe
Net Worth
1995
TV Shows
Director
Plays Samantha Carter
Stargate SG-1
1997
Director
Plays Dr. Helen Magnus
Sanctuary
2008
Plays Samantha Carter
Stargate Atlantis
2004
Director
Olympus
2015
Plays narrator
Riese: Kingdom Falling
2009
Director
Plays Naomi
Supernatural
2005
Director
Plays Dr. Perrow
Travelers
2016
Director
Van Helsing
2016
Plays Samantha Carter
Stargate Universe
2009
Plays Miss Yansouni
Flash Forward
1995
Director
Continuum
2012
Director
Murder in a Small Town
2024
Director
Arctic Air
2012
Director
Anne with an E
2017
Director
First Kill
2022
Director
Ripple
2025
Plays McIllroy's Girlfriend
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
1993
Plays Audrey McKenna
Due South
1994
Plays Carina Sayles
The X-Files
1993
Plays Mrs. Merton
Goosebumps
1995
Plays Lady Elfarren
Legend of Earthsea
2004
Plays Cmdr. Kate Girard
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Dr. Kate Robbins
Motive
2013
Plays Dr. Jaeger
Killjoys
2015
Plays Dr. Cantor
Millennium
1996
Director
Dark Matter
2015
Director
The Magicians
2015
Director
Siren
2018
Director
The Flash
2014
Director
Batwoman
2019
Latest Trailers
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Levels
Full Filmography
Ripple
Director
2025–
TV
Levels
MEL
2024
Film
Murder in a Small Town
Director
2024–
TV
Dead Boy Detectives
Director
2024–
TV
The Spencer Sisters
Director
2023–
TV
First Kill
Director
2022–
TV
Hexengeddon: Witches vs. the World
Director
2020
Film
Batwoman
Director
2019–
TV
Supernatural
Naomi · Director · 9 episodes
2012–2018
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amanda Tapping and where are they from?
Amanda Tapping is 60 years old, born on August 28, 1965 in Rochford, Essex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Amanda Tapping?
Amanda Tapping is best known for roles in Life or Something Like It, Stargate: Continuum, Stargate: The Ark of Truth.
How many movies has Amanda Tapping been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Amanda Tapping has appeared in 14 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Amanda Tapping's first movie?
The career of Amanda Tapping began with Net Worth (1995).
What is Amanda Tapping's most recent movie or series?
Amanda Tapping's most recent release is Levels, which premiered on November 1, 2024.
What TV shows has Amanda Tapping appeared in?
On television, Amanda Tapping has appeared in Supernatural, The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis.
Amanda Tapping
1965-08-28 · Rochford, Essex, England, UK
Amanda Tapping (born 28 August 1965 in Rochford, Essex) is an English-born Canadian actress, producer and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.