Amanda Tapping
Awards & Honours
12
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Tapping's portrayal of Sam Carter earned her a Gemini Award and made her a role model for women in science. She has been recognized with two Leo Awards for Sanctuary and a Canadian Screen Award for The Listener. In 2014, Women in Film + Television Vancouver honored her with a Spotlight Award for her directing and producing work. Her career culminated with the Earle Grey Award in 2023, celebrating her lasting impact on Canadian television. Tapping's work has inspired a generation of fans and fellow actors alike.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Recognized for her contributions to the arts and her charitable work.
Star on Canada's Walk of Fame
Inducted in the Arts & Entertainment category for her impact on Canadian television.
Rankings & Lists
The 25 Sexiest Sci-Fi Babes
50 Most Influential Women in Sci-Fi
Magazine Covers
TV Guide
August 2000
Stargate SG-1 Cast
TV Guide
October 2007
Sanctuary Premiere
SFX Magazine
2009
Sanctuary Feature
Records & Feats
Longest-running female lead in a sci-fi series at the time
Tapping played Samantha Carter for 10 consecutive seasons on Stargate SG-1, a record for a female lead in a live-action sci-fi series when the show ended.