Acting
Torri Higginson
Born 1969-12-06
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Department: Acting
Biography
Torri Higginson (born Sarah Victoria Higginson) is a highly regarded Canadian actress and producer best known for her commanding yet compassionate science-fiction roles. She is universally recognized for portraying the pragmatic diplomat Dr. Elizabeth Weir in Stargate Atlantis (2004–2008), a role she originated and reprised across the Stargate franchise. She is also a theater actress and has appeared in Three Tall Women, Weldon Rising and Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Torri Higginson
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NCIS
2003
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Stargate SG-1
1997
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The English Patient
1996
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Stargate Atlantis
2004
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Dark Matter
2015
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The Outer Limits
1995
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Storm of the Century
1999
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Transplant
2020
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Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
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Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
2011
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (51 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lethal Love | Sandra Sullivan | Movie | 2021 |
 | Transplant | Claire Malone | TV Series | 2020 |
 | Fake News | Liz Sterling | Movie | 2017 |
 | Ordinary Days | Marie Cook | Movie | 2017 |
 | The History of Love | Charlotte Singer | Movie | 2016 |
 | Blood Hunters | Marion | Movie | 2016 |
 | Inhuman Condition | Dr. Michelle Kessler | TV Series | 2016 |
 | This Life | Natalie Lawson | TV Series | 2015 |
 | Dark Matter | Commander Truffault | TV Series | 2015 |
 | State of Syn | Opening Narrator (voice) | TV Series | 2013 |
 | FANomenon | Self | Movie | 2013 |
 | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Stonehenge Apocalypse | Dr. Kaycee Leeds | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Cult | Evelyn | Movie | 2010 |
| The Cult | Evelyn | TV Series | 2010 | |
 | Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice | Elizabeth Weir | Movie | 2009 |
 | Amber Alert: Terror on the Highway | Chief Geiger | Movie | 2008 |
 | Eleventh Hour | Alex | TV Series | 2008 |
 | Irish Eyes | Lorraine Healey | Movie | 2004 |
 | Stargate Atlantis | Elizabeth Weir | TV Series | 2004 |
 | NCIS | Jordan Hampton | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Autopsy Room Four | Dr. Katie Arlen | Movie | 2003 |
 | Turning Paige | Ms Sheila Newlands | Movie | 2002 |
 | Bliss | Kate | TV Series | 2002 |
 | 'Twas the Night | Abby Wrigley | Movie | 2001 |
 | Twice in a Lifetime | Rebecca Curtis | TV Series | 1999 |
 | The City | Katharine Strachan | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Storm of the Century | Angela Carver | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Family of Cops III: Under Suspicion | Caroline Chandler | Movie | 1999 |
 | Highlander: The Raven | Claudia Hoffman | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Airborne | Sara Gemmel | Movie | 1998 |
 | Double Take | Peggy | Movie | 1998 |
 | Balls Up | Jenny | Movie | 1997 |
 | Stargate SG-1 | Dr. Elizabeth Weir | TV Series | 1997 |
 | The Absolute Truth | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1997 |
 | The English Patient | Mary | Movie | 1996 |
 | Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1996 |
 | When the Bullet Hits the Bone | Allison Doherty | Movie | 1996 |
 | Jungleground | Samantha 'Sammy' Woods | Movie | 1995 |
 | Memory Run | Kristen | Movie | 1995 |
 | Heritage Minutes: Paris Crew | Claire | Movie | 1995 |
 | The Outer Limits | Alyssa Selwyn | TV Series | 1995 |
 | TekWar | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1994 |
| TekWar | Beth Kittridge | TV Series | 1994 |
 | TekWar: TekJustice | Beth Kittridge | Movie | 1994 |
 | TekWar: TekLords | Beth Kittridge | Movie | 1994 |
 | TekWar | Beth Kittridge | Movie | 1994 |
 | Family Pictures | Liddie (19-38) | TV Series | 1993 |
 | The Women of Windsor | Gwen | Movie | 1992 |
 | Forever Knight | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1992 |
 | The Hidden Room | Georgia | TV Series | 1991 |