Happy birthday! Amanda Tapping turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 61 on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

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Amanda Tapping is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-producer-director Amanda Tapping (Stargate SG-1, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Tapping, a cultural icon

Born in Rochford on August 28, 1965, Amanda Tapping's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Tapping's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Amanda hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Amanda Tapping as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Amanda, you're the best!

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