Dr. ELIZABETH WEIR
Played by: Torri Higginson
First episode: SG-1 - Lost City (played by Jessica Steen)
Elizabeth Weir now serves as the civilian head of Atlantis and oversees day to day operation of the city as well as approving missions for Atlantis SG teams and negotiating with other worlds. In her time on Atlantis, she has had many confrontations with the military leaders on the base, including Lt. Col. John Sheppard and Col. Steven Caldwell, commander of the Earth vessel Daedalus. Her usually strict non-violent attitude has been challenged on many occasions, yet she will still take the actions necessary, as evidenced when she allowed Ronon Dex to "interrogate" a man suspected of planting a bomb (which was actually a piece of code designed to cause an overload that would result in a massive explosion). Her life has been threatened by the Genii twice, once when a strike force invaded Atlantis, and once in the Season One finale where she attempts to trade for one of their as yet unfinished atomic weapons.
Later she approved several projects throughout Atlantis including the Wraith retro-virus that she later gave as part of a treaty to a sect of Wraith looking to replace the human food source with Wraith infected by the virus. The retro-virus suppresses the Wraith genetic material in the DNA of a Wraith, leaving only the human DNA. Weir became infected with the consciousness of an alien soldier that was at war with another consciousness that also enslaved Sheppard. Both rampaged through the city causing a hostage situation. The conciousnesses were subsequently removed.
In season 3, Weir's leadership abilities are questioned by the International Oversight Committee after two Wraith hive ships attempted to attack Earth. Even though she managed to stop both hive ships, the IOA is divided over what they should do, and it is only with some help from Richard Woolsey that Weir is able to keep her position. She also unsuccessfully tried to negotiate an alliance with the Asurans, and was infected with Asuran nanites. It was only through sheer force of will, and some assistance from her team, that she was able to survive.
When live Ancients are found and retake control of Atlantis, Weir has trouble readjusting to life back on Earth. However, when the Asurans take control of Atlantis, she joins Sheppard, McKay, and Beckett in a plan to rescue a trapped General O'Neill, Woolsey, and free Atlantis. The mission succeeds, and Weir takes her position once again as the Atlantis expedition commander.
Biography of Torri Higginson:
Torri Higginson is a Canadian actress. She was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, on December 6, 1969 and is most well-known for her roles in the TekWar movies and series, The English Patient and Stargate Atlantis. She is also a theater actress and has appeared in Three Tall Women, Weldon Rising and Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
Higginson took over the role of Dr. Elizabeth Weir from Jessica Steen in a guest spot on the season eight opener of Stargate SG-1.
Filmography
Torri Higginson
Save My Soul (2006) as Terra (currently in post-production)
Irish Eyes (2004) as Lorraine Healey
Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Dr. Elizabeth Weir
From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown (2004) as Herself/Elizabeth Weir
Preview to Atlantis (2004) as Herself/Elizabeth Weir
Stargate SG-1 (2004) as Dr. Elizabeth Weir
Crust (2003) as Alice
Autopsy Room Four (2003) as Dr. Katie Arlen
Bliss (2002)
Twas the Night (2001) as Abby Wrigley
Turning Paige (2001) as Sheila Newlands
Rats (2000) as Nancy
The City (1999) as Katharine Strachan
Stephen King's Storm of the Century (1999) Series as Angela Carver
Family of Cops III (1999) as Caroline Chandler
The Outer Limits (1999) as Alyssa Selwyn
Airborne (1998) as Sara Gemmel
Highlander: The Raven (1998) as Claudia Hoffman
Balls Up (1997) as Jenny
Double Take (1997) as Peggy
The Absolute Truth (1997)
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1997) as Blythe Hall
Memory Run (1996) as Kristen
The English Patient (1996) as Mary
Jungleground (1995) as Samantha 'Sammy' Woods
When the Bullet Hits the Bone (1995) as Allison Doherty
TekWar: TekJustice (1994) as Beth Kittridge
TekWar: TekLords (1994) as Beth Kittridge
TekWar (1994) as Beth Kittridge
Family Pictures (1993) as Liddie (19-38)
Counterstrike (1993) as Susan Kimberly
E.N.G. (1993) as Madeline Shannon
The Women of Windsor (1992) as Gwen
Forever Knight (1992) as Erica
The Photographer's Wife (1991) as Suzanna
Picture of Elizabeth Weir:
Played by: Torri Higginson
First episode: SG-1 - Lost City (played by Jessica Steen)
Elizabeth Weir now serves as the civilian head of Atlantis and oversees day to day operation of the city as well as approving missions for Atlantis SG teams and negotiating with other worlds. In her time on Atlantis, she has had many confrontations with the military leaders on the base, including Lt. Col. John Sheppard and Col. Steven Caldwell, commander of the Earth vessel Daedalus. Her usually strict non-violent attitude has been challenged on many occasions, yet she will still take the actions necessary, as evidenced when she allowed Ronon Dex to "interrogate" a man suspected of planting a bomb (which was actually a piece of code designed to cause an overload that would result in a massive explosion). Her life has been threatened by the Genii twice, once when a strike force invaded Atlantis, and once in the Season One finale where she attempts to trade for one of their as yet unfinished atomic weapons.
Later she approved several projects throughout Atlantis including the Wraith retro-virus that she later gave as part of a treaty to a sect of Wraith looking to replace the human food source with Wraith infected by the virus. The retro-virus suppresses the Wraith genetic material in the DNA of a Wraith, leaving only the human DNA. Weir became infected with the consciousness of an alien soldier that was at war with another consciousness that also enslaved Sheppard. Both rampaged through the city causing a hostage situation. The conciousnesses were subsequently removed.
In season 3, Weir's leadership abilities are questioned by the International Oversight Committee after two Wraith hive ships attempted to attack Earth. Even though she managed to stop both hive ships, the IOA is divided over what they should do, and it is only with some help from Richard Woolsey that Weir is able to keep her position. She also unsuccessfully tried to negotiate an alliance with the Asurans, and was infected with Asuran nanites. It was only through sheer force of will, and some assistance from her team, that she was able to survive.
When live Ancients are found and retake control of Atlantis, Weir has trouble readjusting to life back on Earth. However, when the Asurans take control of Atlantis, she joins Sheppard, McKay, and Beckett in a plan to rescue a trapped General O'Neill, Woolsey, and free Atlantis. The mission succeeds, and Weir takes her position once again as the Atlantis expedition commander.
Biography of Torri Higginson:
Torri Higginson is a Canadian actress. She was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, on December 6, 1969 and is most well-known for her roles in the TekWar movies and series, The English Patient and Stargate Atlantis. She is also a theater actress and has appeared in Three Tall Women, Weldon Rising and Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
Higginson took over the role of Dr. Elizabeth Weir from Jessica Steen in a guest spot on the season eight opener of Stargate SG-1.
Filmography
Torri Higginson
Save My Soul (2006) as Terra (currently in post-production)
Irish Eyes (2004) as Lorraine Healey
Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Dr. Elizabeth Weir
From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown (2004) as Herself/Elizabeth Weir
Preview to Atlantis (2004) as Herself/Elizabeth Weir
Stargate SG-1 (2004) as Dr. Elizabeth Weir
Crust (2003) as Alice
Autopsy Room Four (2003) as Dr. Katie Arlen
Bliss (2002)
Twas the Night (2001) as Abby Wrigley
Turning Paige (2001) as Sheila Newlands
Rats (2000) as Nancy
The City (1999) as Katharine Strachan
Stephen King's Storm of the Century (1999) Series as Angela Carver
Family of Cops III (1999) as Caroline Chandler
The Outer Limits (1999) as Alyssa Selwyn
Airborne (1998) as Sara Gemmel
Highlander: The Raven (1998) as Claudia Hoffman
Balls Up (1997) as Jenny
Double Take (1997) as Peggy
The Absolute Truth (1997)
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1997) as Blythe Hall
Memory Run (1996) as Kristen
The English Patient (1996) as Mary
Jungleground (1995) as Samantha 'Sammy' Woods
When the Bullet Hits the Bone (1995) as Allison Doherty
TekWar: TekJustice (1994) as Beth Kittridge
TekWar: TekLords (1994) as Beth Kittridge
TekWar (1994) as Beth Kittridge
Family Pictures (1993) as Liddie (19-38)
Counterstrike (1993) as Susan Kimberly
E.N.G. (1993) as Madeline Shannon
The Women of Windsor (1992) as Gwen
Forever Knight (1992) as Erica
The Photographer's Wife (1991) as Suzanna
Picture of Elizabeth Weir:
Stargate Atlantis Guide: Elizabeth Weir
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