Actress
The Resume
(August 28, 1965- )
Resides in Ontario, Canada
Portrays Major Samantha Carter on 'Stargate SG-1'
Had a minor role in 'Booty Call'
Appeared on 'The X-Files' and 'The Outer Limits'
Got her start in an improvisational comedy troupe 'Random Acts' in the early '90s
Why she might be annoying
She smokes.
She has a belly button piercing.
She's an Englishman living in Canada who portrays an American.
Her character on 'Stargate SG-1' has a black widow curse, all of her love interests end up dead.
The writers of 'Stargate' refuse to let Sam and (star Richard Dean Anderson's character) Colonel O'Neill pursue a relationship.
She dresses conservatively.
She's better known outside of the United States, where 'Stargate' is more popular.
Why she might not be annoying
Amanda is a major reason for the success of 'Stargate,' which is beginning to eclipse 'Star Trek' in terms of popularity worldwide.
Her character defies conventions by being strong and smart, rather then a typical sexpot.
She gave a speech regarding 9/11 at a convention.
After 'Stargate,' she wants to settle down and raise a family.
She insists that her 'black widow curse' will be broken before the series ends.
She researched astrophysics with an ex-navy-seal, to make her character more realistic.
She does a good job hiding her English accent.
Credit: Joe Fernandez
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 137 Votes: 36.50% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 88 Votes: 32.95% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 207 Votes: 45.89% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 175 Votes: 46.29% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 318 Votes: 43.40% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 3321 Votes: 42.04% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 792 Votes: 41.92% Annoying
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