Peter Williams (actor, born 1957)
Jamaican-Canadian actor
Peter Williams
Williams in 2010 during an autograph session at the Toulouse Game Show Convention of Toulouse in France. The t-shirt he is wearing is a reference to the asteroid
99942 Apophis which will pass near earth in 2036.
Born (1957-12-31 ) December 31, 1957 (age 66) Citizenship Occupation Actor Years active 1982–present
Peter Williams (born 31 December 1957) is a Jamaican-born Canadian actor. He is known for playing Apophis, a primary antagonist on Stargate SG-1 .[ 1]
Career
The majority of his work has been in television, including his role as the primary villain Apophis in the first four seasons of Stargate SG-1 (plus a few appearances thereafter). However, he has also appeared on the big screen in films such as Catwoman [ 2] and The Chronicles of Riddick .[ 3] His brother Stephen is also in the entertainment business, and has directed several episodes of television shows including Dark Angel , Crossing Jordan , and Lost .
In 1995, two years prior to Stargate SG-1 ' s premiere, Williams starred in the 1995 movie Jungleground with three other actors from the Stargate franchise: Torri Higginson (Elizabeth Weir), J. R. Bourne (Martouf), and Lexa Doig (Dr. Lam).[ 4]
In 2007, he played the lead, Gene Wright, in Frances-Anne Solomon 's feature film A Winter Tale .
Filmography
Television
The Expanse (2017), Santichai Suputayaporn
Fallen (2006), Kolazonta[ 5]
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2005), Apophis [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
Life as We Know It (2004), Hal Morello[ 9]
Legend of Earthsea (2004), Kargide Soldier #2[ 10]
Dead Like Me (2004), Angelo[ 11] [ 12]
Show Me Yours (2004), Marshall[ 13]
Eve's Christmas (2004), Brother James[ 14]
The Collector (2004), Gangsta[ 15]
The Twilight Zone (2003), Tyrone[ 16]
Da Vinci's Inquest (1998–2002), Morris Winston[ 17]
Dark Angel (2002), Hal[ 18]
Mysterious Ways (2001), Raphael Vasquez[ 19]
Relic Hunter (2001), Shandar[ 20]
Viper (1999), Devon Zerbo[ 21]
The Outer Limits (1999), Chili Wayne[ 22]
The X-Files (1998), Jackson[ 23]
Night Man (1998)[ 21]
Welcome to Paradox (1998), Dr. Ben Polaris[ 24]
Due South (1994), Gerome[ 25] [ 26]
Neon Rider (1989–1994), Pin[ 27]
Wiseguy (1989), Wingate[ 28]
MacGyver (1988), Moe[ 29]
Movies
Stargate: Continuum (2008), Apophis
A Winter Tale (2007), Gene Wright[ 30]
Catwoman (2004), Detective #2[ 2]
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Convict #2[ 3]
Liberty Stands Still (2002), Driver[ 31]
G-Saviour (1999), Halloway[ 32]
Love Come Down (2000), Leon Carter[ 33]
A Good Burn (2000), Ruben[ 34]
Holiday Heart (2000), Phillip St. Paul[ 35]
Sweetwater: A True Rock Story (1999), Albert Moore[ 36]
Little Boy Blues (1999), Casino Dealer #2[ 37]
Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger (1997), Frank[ 38]
She Woke Up Pregnant (1996), Undercover cop[ 39]
Halifax f.p: Words Without Music (1994), Milkie[ 21]
Someone to Die For (1995), Ray Jackson[ 40]
Soul Survivor (1995), Tyrone[ 41] - Williams Nominated for Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role[ 42]
Jungleground (1995), Dragon[ 4]
Dying to Remember (1993), New York Cabbie[ 43]
The Odd Couple: Together Again (1993), Raphael[ 44]
Bound and Gagged: A Love Story (1992), Mr. Williams[ 36]
Mystery Date (1991), Bartender[ 45]
Run (1991), Cab Driver[ 36]
The Widowmaker (1990), Philip Newsome[ 46]
A Waltz Through the Hills (1988), Driver[ 47]
Drop-Out Mother (1988)[ 48] [ 49]
The Hospital (1985), Intern in Elevator[ 50]
Heatwave (1982), Graydon Perkins[ 51]
References
^ "Stargate SG-1 Information Archive - SG-1 Cast Info - Peter Williams" . Retrieved 2007-07-11 .
^ a b Scott, A. O. "Peter Williams - Filmography - Movies - New York Times" . New York Times . Retrieved 2007-07-11 .
^ a b "Blockbuster Online - The Chronicles of Riddick" . Blockbuster Online . Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-07-11 .
^ a b Amazon.com: Jungleground: Video: Roddy Piper,Torri Higginson,Peter .. . ASIN 6305499187 .
^ "Fallen Cast and Details" . TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Peter Williams - SCIFIPEDIA" . Archived from the original on June 15, 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ Williams, Peter (Actor) (1997–2005). Stargate SG-1 (Television Series).
^ Williams, Peter (Actor) (May 22, 2001). Stargate SG-1 Season 1 (Television Series. DVD). MGM.
^ "life as we know it - Series Overview - MSN TV" . Archived from the original on 2007-12-06. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Peter Williams - Yahoo! TV" . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "In Escrow". Dead Like Me . Season 2. Episode 6. 2004-08-29. HBO.
^ " "Death Defying" ". Dead Like Me . Season 2. Episode 10. 2004-09-26. HBO.
^ "Show Me Yours Cast and Details" . TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Amazon.com: Eve's Christmas: DVD: Elisa Donovan,Sebastian Spence ..." Amazon . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "The Collector" . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Twilight Zone Cast and Details" . TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ TeeVee.org: Sick of American Drama? Try "Da Vinci's Inquest." Archived 2007-06-03 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Borrowed Time". Dark Angel . Season 2. Episode 12. 2002-02-01.
^ Mysterious Ways Television show - Mysterious Ways TV Show - Yahoo! TV
^ "Relic Hunter Episodes" . tvguide.com . Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ a b c "Peter Williams Filmography" . Archived from the original on 2008-01-17. Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ "THE OUTER LIMITS" . Archived from the original on 2007-07-20. Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ "Kill Switch". The X-Files . Season 5. Episode 11. 1998-02-15. Fox.
^ "Welcome To Paradox Episode Guide" . Archived from the original on 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ "Chicago Holiday (Part 1)". Due South . 1994-11-10.
^ "Chicago Holiday (Part 2)". Due South . 1994-11-17.
^ "Dragon*Con Biography: [Peter Williams]" . Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-11 .
^ "COURTTV.COM ONAIR - WISEGUY" . Archived from the original on 2003-02-03. Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ "MacGyver Episode Guide" . Archived from the original on 2007-07-11. Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ "A Winter Tale - Leda Serene Films Presents A Film By Frances-Anne" . Archived from the original on 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2007-07-11 .
^ "Amazon.com: Liberty Stands Still (Ws Sub): DVD: Tanya Allen,Ed ..." amazon.com . 15 January 2004. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Amazon.com: G-Saviour - The Movie: DVD: Brennan Elliott,Enuka ..." amazon.com . 22 January 2002. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Love Come Down" . Barnes & Noble . Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Peter Williams Bio & filmography" . Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .{{cite web }}
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^ "Buy Holiday Heart DVD and VHS – Movie Quotes and Pictures from ..." Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ a b c "Peter Williams Filmography" . Fandango . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Little Boy Blues Cast and Crew Bios at FilmSpot" . Filmspot . Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ Scott, A. O. "Into the Arms of Danger: A Moment of Truth Movie - Trailer" . The New York Times . Retrieved 2007-07-20 .
^ "LMN.tv: Lifetime Original Production" . Retrieved 2007-07-11 .
^ Amazon.com: Someone to Die for: Video: Stefan Arngrim,Collin .. . ASIN 6303925286 .
^ Amazon.com: Soul Survivor (1995): Video: Peter Williams (IV),David .. . ASIN 6304587627 .
^ "ACCT - Canadian Awards History Search" . Retrieved 2007-07-11 . [dead link ]
^ Amazon.com: Dying to Remember: Video: Melissa Gilbert,Scott Plank .. . ASIN 6303039480 .
^ "The Odd Couple: Together Again Television show - The Odd Couple ..." Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ Scott, A. O. "Mystery Date - Trailer - Showtimes - Cast - Movies - New York Times" . New York Times . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "The Widowmaker Cast and Crew Bios at FilmSpot" . Filmspot . Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Amazon.com: A Waltz Through the Hills: DVD: Dan O'Herlihy,Ernie ..." amazon.com . 30 September 2003. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ Scott, A. O. "Drop-Out Mother - Trailer - Showtimes - Cast - Movies - New York Times" . New York Times . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Blockbuster Online - Drop-Out Mother" . Blockbuster Online . Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "The Hospital :: Film" (in French). Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
^ "Peter Williams Filmography - Yahoo! Movies" . Retrieved 2007-07-08 .
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