Sharon Taylor
Statuesque Canadian actress Sharon Taylor's background in martial arts provided intensity and veracity for her action-oriented roles in such popular science fiction series as "Stargate Atlantis" (The Sci-Fi Channel, 2004-09) and "Ghost Wars" (Syfy, 2017-). Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Taylor fell in love with acting as a high school student and later pursued a degree in theater from Simon Fraser University. After graduation, she worked extensively in Canadian theater and for a time, operated her own theater company, Shifting Point Theatre, before making her screen debut in the Canadian made-for-television movie "To Have and To Hold" (2006). Two years later, Taylor earned her breakout role as technician Amelia Banks on "Stargate Atlantis." Upon discovering that Taylor was a second-degree black belt in karate kickboxing, the series' producers incorporated her talent into her character, granting Taylor an impressive action showcase. The popularity of the series led to physical roles in