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

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''.

Career

The majority of his work has been in television, including his role as the primary villain

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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 '' Lost''. 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), J. R. Bourne (Martouf), and

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(Dr. Lam). In 2007, he played the lead, Gene Wright, in Frances-Anne Solomon's feature film '' A Winter Tale''.

Filmography

Television

* ''

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'' (2017), Santichai Suputayaporn * ''

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'' (2006), Kolazonta * ''

'' (1997–2005),

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

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'' (2004), Angelo * ''

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

The Collector ''The Collector'' is a 1963 thriller novel by English author John Fowles, in his literary debut. Its plot follows a lonely young man who kidnaps a female art student in London and holds her captive in the cellar of his rural farmhouse. Divided ...

'' (2004), Gangsta * ''

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'' (2003), Tyrone * ''

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'' (1998–2002), Morris Winston * '' Dark Angel'' (2002), Hal * ''

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'' (2001), Raphael Vasquez * ''

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'' (2001), Shandar * ''

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'' (1999), Devon Zerbo * ''

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'' (1999), Chili Wayne * ''

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'' (1998), Jackson * ''

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'' (1998) * ''

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'' (1998), Dr. Ben Polaris * ''

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'' (1994), Gerome * ''

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

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'' (1988), Moe

Movies

* '' Stargate: Continuum'' (2008),

* '' A Winter Tale'' (2007), Gene Wright * ''

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

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

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'' (2002), Driver * '' G-Saviour'' (1999), 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 ...

'' (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 * ''

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'' (1991), Cab Driver * '' The Widowmaker'' (1990), Philip Newsome * '' A Waltz Through the Hills'' (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 Male actors from Kingston, Jamaica 20th-century Jamaican male actors 21st-century Jamaican male actors