Person
Torri Higginson
Acting · Born 1969-12-06 · Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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
NCIS
Jordan Hampton
Stargate SG-1
Dr. Elizabeth Weir
Stargate Atlantis
Elizabeth Weir
The Outer Limits
Alyssa Selwyn
Transplant
Claire Malone
Dark Matter
Commander Truffault
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
Twice in a Lifetime
Rebecca Curtis
Eleventh Hour
Alex
Forever Knight
1992
Filmography
- 2021Lethal LoveSandra Sullivan
- 2020TransplantClaire Malone
- 2017Fake NewsLiz Sterling
- 2017Ordinary DaysMarie Cook
- 2016The History of LoveCharlotte Singer
- 2016Blood HuntersMarion
- 2016Inhuman ConditionDr. Michelle Kessler
- 2015This LifeNatalie Lawson
- 2015Dark MatterCommander Truffault
- 2013State of SynOpening Narrator (voice)
- 2013FANomenonSelf
- 2011Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
- 2010Stonehenge ApocalypseDr. Kaycee Leeds
- 2010The CultEvelyn
- 2010The CultEvelyn
- 2009Stargate Atlantis: Fans' ChoiceElizabeth Weir
- 2008Amber Alert: Terror on the HighwayChief Geiger
- 2008Eleventh HourAlex
- 2004Irish EyesLorraine Healey
- 2004Stargate AtlantisElizabeth Weir
- 2003NCISJordan Hampton
- 2003Autopsy Room FourDr. Katie Arlen
- 2002Turning PaigeMs Sheila Newlands
- 2002BlissKate
- 2001'Twas the NightAbby Wrigley
- 1999Twice in a LifetimeRebecca Curtis
- 1999The CityKatharine Strachan
- 1999Storm of the CenturyAngela Carver
- 1999Family of Cops III: Under SuspicionCaroline Chandler
- 1998Highlander: The RavenClaudia Hoffman
- 1998AirborneSara Gemmel
- 1998Double TakePeggy
- 1997Balls UpJenny
- 1997Stargate SG-1Dr. Elizabeth Weir
- 1997The Absolute Truth
- 1996The English PatientMary
- 1996Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
- 1996When the Bullet Hits the BoneAllison Doherty
- 1995JunglegroundSamantha 'Sammy' Woods
- 1995Memory RunKristen
- 1995Heritage Minutes: Paris CrewClaire
- 1995The Outer LimitsAlyssa Selwyn
- 1994TekWar
- 1994TekWar: TekJusticeBeth Kittridge
- 1994TekWar: TekLordsBeth Kittridge
- 1994TekWarBeth Kittridge
- 1993Family PicturesLiddie (19-38)
- 1992The Women of WindsorGwen
- 1992Forever Knight
- 1991The Hidden RoomGeorgia
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