Peter Williams (born December 31, 1957) is a Jamaican-born Canadian actor. He is known for playing Apophis, a primary antagonist on ''

Stargate SG-1 ''Stargate SG-1'' (often stylized in all caps, or abbreviated ''SG-1'') is a military science fiction Adventure fiction, adventure television series within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate, ''Stargate'' franchise. The show, created by Brad Wrigh ...

''.

Career

The majority of his work has been in television, including his role as the primary villain Apophis in the first four seasons of ''

'' (plus a few appearances thereafter). However, he has also appeared on the big screen in films such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. His brother

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is also in the entertainment business, and has directed several episodes of television shows including '' Dark Angel'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. 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:

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(Elizabeth Weir),

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(Martouf), and

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(Dr. Lam). In 2007, he played the lead, Gene Wright, in

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's feature film '' A Winter Tale''.

Filmography

Television

* ''

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(2017), Santichai Suputayaporn * ''

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'' (2006), Kolazonta * ''

'' (1997–2005), Apophis * '' Life as We Know It'' (2004), Hal Morello * '' Legend of Earthsea'' (2004), Kargide Soldier #2 * ''

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'' (2004), Angelo * ''

Show Me Yours ''Show Me Yours'' is a Canadian comedy television series originally aired on Showcase between May 26, 2004 and May 31, 2005. Plot Dr. Kate Langford ( Rachael Crawford) is a psychologist whose life is going well: she has a boyfriend David Exle ...

'' (2004), Marshall * ''Eve's Christmas'' (2004), Brother James * ''

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'' (2004), Gangsta * ''

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'' (2003), Tyrone * ''

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'' (1998–2002), Morris Winston * '' Dark Angel'' (2002), Hal * '' Mysterious Ways'' (2001), Raphael Vasquez * '' Relic Hunter'' (2001), Shandar * ''

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'' (1999), Devon Zerbo * '' The Outer Limits'' (1999), Chili Wayne * ''

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'' (1998), Jackson * ''

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'' (1998) * ''

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'' (1998), Dr. Ben Polaris * '' Due South'' (1994), Gerome * ''

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'' (1989–1994), Pin * '' Wiseguy'' (1989), Wingate * ''

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'' (1988), Moe

Movies

* '' Stargate: Continuum'' (2008), Apophis * '' A Winter Tale'' (2007), Gene Wright * ''

'' (2004), Detective #2 * ''

'' (2004), Convict #2 * ''

Liberty Stands Still ''Liberty Stands Still'' is a 2002 Canadian-German crime thriller drama film starring Wesley Snipes and Linda Fiorentino. Directed by Kari Skogland, it is a thriller about a man seeking revenge for his daughter's death. Following its screening at ...

'' (2002), Driver * ''

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'' (2000), Halloway * ''

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'' (2000), Leon Carter * ''A Good Burn'' (2000), Ruben * ''

Holiday Heart ''Holiday Heart'' is a 2000 television film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Reynolds, and Mykelti Williamson. It aired on the cable TV channel Showtime, and was distributed on DVD by Metro-Goldwyn-M ...

'' (2000), Phillip St. Paul * ''Sweetwater: A True Rock Story'' (1999), Albert Moore * ''Little Boy Blues'' (1999), Casino Dealer #2 * ''Moment of Truth: Into the Arms of Danger'' (1997), Frank * ''She Woke Up Pregnant'' (1996), Undercover cop * ''Halifax f.p: Words Without Music'' (1994), Milkie * ''Someone to Die For'' (1995), Ray Jackson * '' Soul Survivor'' (1995), Tyrone - Williams Nominated for

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for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role * ''Jungleground'' (1995), Dragon * ''Dying to Remember'' (1993), New York Cabbie * ''The Odd Couple: Together Again'' (1993), Raphael * ''Bound and Gagged: A Love Story'' (1992), Mr. Williams * ''

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'' (1991), Bartender * '' Run'' (1991), Cab Driver * ''

The Widowmaker ''The Widowmaker'' is a 1990 made-for-television film directed by John Madden and starring Annabelle Apsion, Alun Armstrong, David Morrissey and Kenneth Welsh. The film deals with a woman whose husband has been arrested after going on a killi ...

'' (1990), Philip Newsome * ''

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'' (1988), Driver * ''Drop-Out Mother'' (1988) * ''The Hospital'' (1985), Intern in Elevator * ''Heatwave'' (1982), Graydon Perkins

References

External links

''A Winter Tale''
Official Website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Peter 1957 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Canadian people of Jamaican descent Jamaican male film actors Jamaican male television actors People from Kingston, Jamaica 20th-century Jamaican male actors 21st-century Jamaican male actors