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Exodus (Battlestar Galactica)
"Exodus" (parts one and two) are the third and fourth episodes of the third season from the science fiction television series, ''Battlestar Galactica''. The episodes originally aired on the Sci Fi Channel on October 16 and 23, 2006. The plot details the struggle of the human refugees, led by Colonel Saul Tigh, as they lead an insurrection on Cylon-controlled planet New Caprica. Meanwhile, Admiral Adama and the crews of '' Galactica'' and ''Pegasus'' plan a rescue attempt of the survivors. Plot Part one In the end of the previous episode "Precipice", 200 humans are facing a Cylon Centurion firing squad. A few hours prior, Galen Tyrol ( Aaron Douglas) receives the list from a source, and gathers a group of armed resistance members to the execution site and are able to destroy the Centurions before the execution takes place. Former ''Galactica'' deckhand Jammer, who led the police forces and helped Cally Tyrol escape, barely escapes with his life. Meanwhile, Sharon Agathon ( Grace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV Series)
''Battlestar Galactica'' (''BSG'') is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore and executive produced by Moore and David Eick as a re-imagining of the 1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series created by Glen A. Larson. The pilot for the series first aired as a three-hour miniseries (comprising four broadcast hours in two parts) in December 2003 on the Sci-Fi Channel, which was then followed by four regular seasons, ending its run on March 20, 2009. The cast includes Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, and Grace Park. The series received critical acclaim at the time and since, including a Peabody Award, the Television Critics Association's Program of the Year Award, a placement inside ''Time''s 100 Best TV Shows of All-Time and 19 Emmy nominations for its writing, directing, costume design, visual effec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Bennett
Matthew Ray Bennett (born April 9, 1968) is a Canadian actor, writer and director. He is best known for portraying Detective Len Harper on ''Cold Squad'' and his recurring roles as Aaron Doral cylon model number five in the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' and Daniel Rosen in ''Orphan Black''. Career At the age of 20 he moved from his hometown of Toronto, Ontario to Vancouver, British Columbia to pursue an acting career. He studied theatre school for two years and after that acted in TV series including ''The X-Files'' and ''The Commish'' and telefilms such as ''A Killer Among Friends'', ''Anything for Love'' and ''Relentless: Mind of a Killer''. He currently lives in Vancouver but works in Toronto as well. Matthew is best known for his part as Detective Len Harper on the Canadian police drama ''Cold Squad'' for which he has been nominated for both a Gemini and Leo award. Next to that he played the lead role of Lieutenant James Calley on the Showtime series ''Total Recall 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Robbins
Ryan John Currier (born November 26, 1972), better known as Ryan Robbins, is a Canadian actor. Early life Robbins was born in Victoria, British Columbia. Career Robbins is known for his roles as Ladon Radim in ''Stargate Atlantis'', Henry Foss on ''Sanctuary'' and is the only actor to have played two different characters (not counting different incarnations of Cylon models as different characters) in the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'', having originally starred in the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' miniseries, with heavy makeup and prosthetics to age him, as the Colonial officer assigned to Armistice Station, followed by a recurring role as Charlie Connor in the third and fourth seasons of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' 2004–2009 TV series. Robbins later played Diego in the 2010 ''Battlestar Galactica'' prequel series ''Caprica''. Robbins has also guest starred in the TV series ''jPod'' as Alistair Parish and as Wendell on the Canadian series ''The Guard''. In 2011 he p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ty Olsson
Ty Olsson (born January 28, 1974) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Benny Lafitte in ''Supernatural'', real-life 9/11 victim Mark Bingham in the A&E television film '' Flight 93'', and Ord in the PBS Kids animated children's series ''Dragon Tales''. Early life Olsson was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario. He attended Canterbury High School, an arts school in Ottawa where he specialized in drama, dance, and music. He continued to study acting at Studio 58. Career Olsson has primarily appeared in supporting or character roles in a number of films and television shows. As a voice actor, he is best known as the voice of Herry in the hit Canadian television series ''Class of the Titans'' and Ian's older brother Kyle in the YTV animated series ''Being Ian''. He has also been featured in ''Battlestar Galactica'', in Christmas Caper alongside Shannen Doherty in 2007, and as Rollie Crane in '' Defying Gravity''. Olsson starred as 9/11 vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Pedde
Eileen Pedde is an American actress. Pedde made her debut in the TV series '' The Little Kidnappers'' in 1990. She has appeared in numerous major American television series including ''The X-Files'' and ''Smallville'' (2003) but is perhaps best known for her role as Gunnery Sergeant Erin Mathias in ''Battlestar Galactica''. She starred in the 2007 film ''Juno''. Filmography * '' The Little Kidnappers'' (1990, TV Movie) - Mrs. Hooft * '' Nightmare Street'' (1998, TV Movie) - Young Mother * ''The X-Files'' (1996-1998, TV Series) - Angie / Mrs. Skur * ''Welcome to Paradox'' (1998, TV Series) - Reporter #2 * ''I'll Be Home for Christmas'' (1998) Turf 'n Turf Customer #3 * ''Millennium'' (1998, TV Series) 'PAIN' Victim / Doctor / Dr. Miriam Greenwald / Karen Jarret * '' Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge'' (1999, TV Movie) - Irate Parent * ''Atomic Train'' (1999, TV Mini-Series) - FEMA Worker * '' Deadlocked'' (2000) - Manager * ''A Feeling Called Glory'' (2000, Short) - Adult Beth Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Zamprogna
Dominic Zamprogna (, ; born April 21, 1979) is a Canadian actor and voice artist. He is perhaps best known for his roles on the television series '' Edgemont'', ''Battlestar Galactica'' and ''General Hospital''. Early life Zamprogna was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His parents operated a dance school and his father, Lou Zamprogna, was a dancer, choreographer, and ran an acting school at Theatre Aquarius. Zamprogna is the brother of Gema Zamprogna and twin of Amanda Zamprogna (both are actresses). He is of Italian descent. As a child, Dominic enjoyed soccer and basketball and wanted to become a small athlete. He had some roles as a child actor, including ''F/X2'' and the popular series ''Are You Afraid of the Dark?'', in which he played Rush in "The Tale of Cutter's Treasure Part 1 and Part 2" and Jed in "The Tale of the Full Moon". He attended the University of Toronto briefly, but left, later noting "I was no good at school work." Career In 1997, at the age of 18, Zampr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leah Cairns
Leah Cairns (born June 2, 1974) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Lieutenant Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson in ''Battlestar Galactica'' and as Kathryn McLaren in the TV series " Travelers." Early life Cairns was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and grew up in Kamloops. Dreams of becoming a professional dancer were dashed when she broke her back in a car accident at 16. When her dance team went to an international competition in her graduating year, rather than sit at home, she decided to visit Costa Rica and then began a backpacking trek that took her to 36 countries and took eight years. Before returning to Canada, she took an improvisation class at an ashram in India. Career Cairns appeared in ''Robson Arms'' before winning a recurring role as Jenna in ''Godiva's'', for which she received a Leo Award nomination in 2006 for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series. Joining the ''Battlestar'' cast as Raptor pilot/ECO Racetr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Battlestar Galactica Characters
These are lists of characters from the various ''Battlestar Galactica'' incarnations. Original 1978 movie and series People from the ''Galactica'': * Commander Adama - played by Lorne Greene * Commander Cain - played by Lloyd Bridges * Captain Apollo - played by Richard Hatch * Lieutenant Starbuck - played by Dirk Benedict * Lieutenant Boomer - played by Herbert Jefferson Jr. * Lieutenant Athena - played by Maren Jensen * Colonel Tigh - played by Terry Carter * Serina - played by Jane Seymour * Boxey - played by Noah Hathaway * Muffit II (the robot daggit) - played by Evolution ("Evie") the chimpanzee * Flight Sergeant Jolly - played by Tony Swartz * Flight Officer Omega - played by David Greenan * Flight Corporal Rigel - played by Sarah Rush * Corporal Giles - played by Larry Manetti * Ensign (later Flight Sergeant) Greenbean - played by Ed Begley, Jr. * Dr. Salik - played by George Murdock * Lieutenant Zac - played by Rick Springfield (pilot only) *Dr. Paye - played by Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louanne Katraine
Louanne Katraine (callsign "Kat") is a fictional character from the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series, portrayed by Luciana Carro. Character arc Prior to the show (and unknown to the audience), Sasha Billings is a drug-runner. Fortunate enough to be among the survivors of the ragtag fleet, she takes the name of her roommate, Louanne Katraine, to get her through background checks, which allows her to join a group of volunteer pilots trained by Starbuck. A natural, she quickly becomes a rival to Starbuck. As fatigue and stress mount, Kat turns to stimulants to keep her senses sharp; she overdoses and is temporarily hospitalized. After Starbuck and Apollo Apollo, grc, Ἀπόλλωνος, Apóllōnos, label=genitive , ; , grc-dor, Ἀπέλλων, Apéllōn, ; grc, Ἀπείλων, Apeílōn, label=Arcadocypriot Greek, ; grc-aeo, Ἄπλουν, Áploun, la, Apollō, la, Apollinis, label= ... are transferred to the battlestar ''Pegasus'', Kat seems ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luciana Carro
Luciana Carro (born March 23, 1981) is a Canadian actress best known for her appearances on the television series '' Battlestar Galactica'', '' Caprica'', and '' Falling Skies'' and in movies such as '' Two for the Money'' and '' Dr. Dolittle 3''.Storm, Jo (2007) ''FRAK YOU!: The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide to Battlestar Galactica'', ECW Press, , p. 208 Early life Carro was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was encouraged to act by her parents as a way of overcoming her shyness. With the encouragement of her high school drama teacher Gerry Campbell (father of Neve Campbell), she attended theater school. Career Carro began her career with roles in ''The Chris Isaak Show'', '' Smallville'', and ''The L Word''. These led to a part in '' Battlestar Galactica'' TV series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erica Cerra
Erica Cerra (born October 31, 1979) is a Canadian actress, best known for her portrayal of Deputy Jo Lupo on the Syfy series ''Eureka'', and artificial intelligence A.L.I.E. and her creator Becca on ''The 100''. Career Cerra was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, of Italian descent. Captivated by acting from an early age, she first appeared in the Canadian show KidZone then in numerous commercials as a child. She then took a break from acting, because, in her own words; "it was about wanting to be 14....I wanted to be 14 with no responsibility but I always wanted to act again." Between 2001 and 2006, Cerra had guest roles on several popular and critically acclaimed TV shows including ''Battlestar Galactica'', ''The L Word'' and ''Smallville''. Her other roles included parts in ''The 4400'', '' The Dead Zone'', ''Reaper'', '' Huff'' and ''Dead Like Me'', as well as the Canadian police procedural ''Cold Squad'', the monster-hunting action series ''Special Unit 2'', and the sup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cavil
John Cavil (Number One) is a fictional character and the main antagonist from the re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series. He is portrayed by Dean Stockwell. In the fourth-season episode " Six of One", Cavil's model number was revealed as Number One. Background John Cavil, aka Number One, is a humanoid Cylon model that appears as a highly rational, eccentric man in his late-sixties. The Cavils have a heavy sarcastic demeanor and a sense of humor. They take neither religion nor death seriously and are the only atheist Cylon model. A Cavil is first seen aboard the Galactica assuming the role of a priest, offering spiritual guidance, and going by the name "Brother Cavil". A unique characteristic of the Cavils is the sadistic, cruel and Machiavellian streak in their personalities. The Cavils openly mock their fellow Cylons every time they attempt contact with humans, even when it is necessary. Even though they view death as a nuisance, the Cavils are extremely disp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |