Amanda Tapping
English-born Canadian actress
1965 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English-born Canadian actress
Born
August 28, 1965
Age
~61 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, television director
United KingdomBorn in Rochford
1965
Born in Rochford (1965-08-28)
Present
Age ~61
About
Amanda Tapping is a British-born Canadian actress and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian–American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe. She starred as Dr. Helen Magnus in the science fiction-fantasy television series Sanctuary, which she also produced.
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Who is Amanda Tapping?+
Amanda Tapping is a British-born Canadian actress and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian–American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe. She starred as Dr. Helen Magnus in the science fiction-fantasy
What does the name Amanda mean?+
The name Amanda means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name genus, from amandus, future passive participle of to love: thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Aimee.". It is of English origin.
When was Amanda Tapping born?+
Amanda Tapping was born on August 28, 1965.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name genus, from amandus, future passive participle of to love: thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Aimee.
The name Amanda is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Amanda, feminine form of the saint's name genus, from amandus, future passive participle of to love: thus meaning "who/which is to be loved". Taken into regular use as an English given name from 18th-century literature. Aimee.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Amanda — August 28, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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