Gary Jones (actor)
Gary Jones (born 4 January 1958) is a British-born Canadian actor, who has worked on television and on stage both in his native United Kingdom and Canada. He is known for his recurring role as CM Sgt. Walter Harriman in ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Stargate Atlantis''. He has also made guest appearances on such shows as ''Sliders'', ''Cold Squad'', '' The Outer Limits'', '' Andromeda'' and ''Dead Like Me''. Gary Jones was a member of the improv group "Mission Improvable", which had a CBC comedy special, before his role on ''Stargate SG-1''. He joined Toronto's Second City Improv Company in the mid-1980s. In 1986, with Second City he went to Vancouver for Expo 86, where they performed for six months at the Expo's Flying Club. After the Expo was finished, Jones stayed in Vancouver, and started his acting career with guest appearances in TV shows such as ''Wiseguy'', ''Airwolf'' and ''Dangerbay''. He was also a player of thVancouver TheatreSports League Gary Jones is known not only ...
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Gatecon
Gatecon is a fan convention centered on the ''Stargate'' television franchise. The first Gatecon was held in 2000 in Vancouver, Canada, with the convention being held annually until 2008. Since 2008 the event has been held sporadically. The event has included tours of the ''Stargate SG-1'' (1997–2006), ''Stargate Atlantis'' (2004–2009) and ''Stargate Universe'' (2010–2011) sets at The Bridge Studios. A number of different charities have been supported by Gatecon, including Make A Wish Foundation, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Cystic Fibrosis Canada, with MGM and the shows creators providing props and memorabilia to be auctioned off. History The event was conceived by four fans of the series: Allan Gowen from Australia, Sue Seeley from the United States and Richard Pasco and Kathryn Rogers from the United Kingdom. The group first came up with the idea in 1998 and spent the following two years trying to attract the attention of MGM and Showtime, before holding the fir ...
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