Peter Williams (actor, born 1957)

Peter Williams (actor, born 1957)
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.
Career
The majority of his work has been in television, including his role as the primary villain Apophis in the first four seasons of Stargate SG-1 (plus a few appearances thereafter). However, he has also appeared on the big screen in films such as Catwoman and The Chronicles of Riddick. His brother Stephen is also in the entertainment business, and has directed several episodes of television shows including Dark Angel, Crossing Jordan, and Lost.
In 1995, two years prior to Stargate SG-1s premiere, Williams starred in the 1995 movie Jungleground with three other actors from the Stargate franchise: Torri Higginson (Elizabeth Weir), J. R. Bourne (Martouf), and Lexa Doig (Dr. Lam).
In 2007, he played the lead, Gene Wright, in Frances-Anne Solomon's feature film A Winter Tale.
Filmography
Television
The Expanse (2017), Santichai Suputayaporn
Fallen (2006), Kolazonta
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2005), Apophis
Life as We Know It (2004), Hal Morello
Legend of Earthsea (2004), Kargide Soldier #2
Dead Like Me (2004), Angelo
Show Me Yours (2004), Marshall
Eve's Christmas (2004), Brother James
The Collector (2004), Gangsta
The Twilight Zone (2003), Tyrone
Da Vinci's Inquest (1998–2002), Morris Winston
Dark Angel (2002), Hal
Mysterious Ways (2001), Raphael Vasquez
Relic Hunter (2001), Shandar
Viper (1999), Devon Zerbo
The Outer Limits (1999), Chili Wayne
The X-Files (1998), Jackson
Night Man (1998)
Welcome to Paradox (1998), Dr. Ben Polaris
Due South (1994), Gerome
Neon Rider (1989–1994), Pin
Wiseguy (1989), Wingate
MacGyver (1988), Moe
Movies
Stargate: Continuum (2008), Apophis
A Winter Tale (2007), Gene Wright
Catwoman (2004), Detective #2
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Convict #2
Liberty Stands Still (2002), Driver
G-Saviour (2000), Halloway
Love Come Down (2000), Leon Carter
A Good Burn (2000), Ruben
Holiday Heart (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 Genie Award 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
Mystery Date (1991), Bartender
Run (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
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
Actors from Kingston, Jamaica
20th-century Jamaican male actors
21st-century Jamaican male actors