Peter Williams (actor)

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Peter Williams
Peter Williams at con*cept in 2004
Born	December 31, 1957 (1957-12-31) (age 50) Kingston, Jamaica
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Peter Williams (born December 31, 1957 (1957-12-31) (age 50)) is a Jamaican-born actor currently residing in Canada.^[1] The majority of his work has been in television, including the role of the primary villain Apophis in the first four seasons of Stargate SG-1. However, he also appeared on the big screen in films such as Catwoman^[2] and 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.^[4]

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), JR Bourne (Martouf), and Lexa Doig (Dr. Lam). ^[5]

Most recently, he played the lead Gene Wright in Frances-Anne Solomon's 2007 feature film A Winter Tale.

Contents 1 Filmography 1.1 Television 1.2 Movies 2 References 3 External links

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Television

• Fallen (2006), Kolazonta^[6]
• Stargate SG-1 (1997-2005), Apophis^{[7][8] [9]}
• Life As We Know It (2004), Hal Morello^[10]
• Legend of Earthsea (2004), Kargide Soldier #2^[11]
• Dead Like Me (2004), Angelo^{[12] [13]}
• Show Me Yours (2004), Marshall^[14]
• Eve's Christmas (2004), Brother James^[15]
• The Collector (2004), Gangsta^[16]
• The Twilight Zone (2003), Tyrone^[17]
• Da Vinci's Inquest (1998-2002), Morris Winston^[18]
• Dark Angel (2002), Hal^[19]
• Mysterious Ways (2001), Raphael Vasquez^[20]
• Relic Hunter (2001), Shandar ^[21]
• Viper (1999), Devon Zerbo^[22]
• The Outer Limits (1999), Chili Wayne^[23]
• The X-Files (1998), Jackson^[24]
• MacGyver (1998), Moe^[25]
• Night Man (1998)^[22]
• Welcome to Paradox (1998), Dr. Ben Polaris^[26]
• Due South (1994), Gerome^[27][28]
• Neon Rider (1989-1994), Pin ^[29]
• Wiseguy (1989), Wingate^[30]

[edit] Movies

• Stargate Continuum (2008), Apophis
• A Winter Tale (2007), Gene Wright^[31]
• Catwoman (2004), Detective #1^[2]
• Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Convict #2^[3]
• Liberty Stands Still (2002), Driver^[32]
• Gundam Savior (2000), Halloway^[33]
• Love Come Down (2000), Leon Carter^[34]
• A Good Burn (2000), Ruben^[35]
• Holiday Heart (2000), Phillip St. Paul^[36]
• Sweetwater: A True Rock Story (1999), Albert Moore^[37]
• Little Boy Blues (1999), Casino Dealer #2^[38]
• Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger (1997), Frank^[39]
• She Woke Up Pregnant (1996), Undercover cop^[40]
• Halifax f.p: Words Without Music (1994), Milkie^[22]
• Someone to Die For (1995), Ray Jackson^[41]
• Soul Survivor (1995), Tyrone ^[42] - Williams Nominated for Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role^[43]
• Jungleground (1995), Dragon ^[5]
• Dying to Remember (1993), New York Cabbie^[44]
• The Odd Couple: Together Again (1993), Raphael^[45]
• Bound and Gagged: A Love Story (1992), Mr. Williams^[37]
• Mystery Date (1991), Bartender^[46]
• Run (1991), Cab Driver^[37]
• The Widowmaker (1990), Philip Newsome^[47]
• A Waltz Through the Hills (1988), Driver^[48]
• Drop-Out Mother (1988) ^{[49] [50]}
• The Hospital (1985), Intern in Elevator^[51]
• Heatwave (1982), Graydon Perkins^[52]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• peterwilliams-online.com: Official Peter Williams Website
• "A Winter Tale" Official Website
• Peter Williams at the Internet Movie Database