Garwin Sanford - Actor Profile

Garwin Sanford

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 14, 1955
Birth Place: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

About Garwin Sanford

​Garwin Sanford (born March 14, 1955 in Truro, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Narim in Stargate SG-1 and Simon Wallis in Stargate Atlantis. In 1994-95, he played Captain Taylor Shields in the historical Adventure series Hawkeye. Sanford has also made guest appearances on such television series as Airwolf (Season 4), MacGyver, Sliders, The Odyssey, The Outer Limits, Earth: Final Conflict, Dark Angel, The 4400, Eureka and Supernatural. He appeared Another Cinderella Story. In 1998 Sanford appeared in Merlin's Apprentice as Lord Weston. He's also an artist, specializing in pen and ink portraiture, and a sculptor.

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Garwin Sanford Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Garwin Sanford reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Garwin Sanford's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Garwin Sanford's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Garwin Sanford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Garwin Sanford's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice (2009) movie poster
★8.5

Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice: The exhilarating, feature-length pilot episode, "Rising", sends a brilliant team of scientists through a Stargate to the

Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice

2009•Action
★7.8
Small Sacrifices (1989) movie poster
★7.8

Small Sacrifices: A peculiar and disturbing case catches the attention of the police when a young mother and her children, all severely in

Small Sacrifices

1989•Drama
★7.4
Nobody's Child (1986) movie poster
★7.4

Nobody's Child: Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she

Nobody's Child

1986•Drama
★7.2
Rainbow War (1986) movie poster
★7.2

Rainbow War: Three kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other nearby kingdoms but have no means to communicate or

Rainbow War

1986•Adventure
★7.1
The Accused (1988) movie poster
★7.1

The Accused: Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watc

The Accused

1988•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Garwin Sanford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 His & Hers Paul Average Similar →
2019 Christmas at Dollywood Lyle Davis Hit Similar →
2016 The Birdwatcher Finch Eastman Hit Similar →
2016 Love by Chance Sam Michaels Average Similar →
2014 Bad City News Anchor Flop Similar →
2014 Words and Pictures Huntsman Manager Average Similar →
2014 No Clue Nelson Flop Similar →
2013 Independence Daysaster Dennis Brubaker Flop Similar →
2013 I Am Vengeance Lawyer Flop Similar →
2012 The Tall Man Robert Average Similar →
2010 Smoke Screen Gary Flop Similar →
2009 Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice Simon Wallis Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger The General Flop Similar →
2007 Termination Point Quinn Flop Similar →
2006 Home by Christmas George Bedford Average Similar →
2006 Connors' War Darryl Greene Average Similar →
2005 Recipe for a Perfect Christmas Clay McNeil Flop Similar →
2004 The Reality of Love Ed Miller Average Similar →
2003 D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear Agent Tremain Average Similar →
2003 Devil Winds Stan Chasen Average Similar →
2002 The Barber Agent Crawley Average Similar →
2000 Mr. Rice's Secret Stan Average Similar →
2000 Get Carter Les Fletcher Flop Similar →
2000 Quarantine Bill Evslin Flop Similar →
2000 My Mother the Spy Peter Average Similar →
2000 Life-Size Richie Average Similar →
2000 Shutterspeed Angelo Diamond Flop Similar →
1998 The Long Way Home Ken Gerrin Average Similar →
1998 Firestorm Pete Flop Similar →
1997 Ronnie and Julie Hal Flop Similar →
1996 Susie Q Coach Stanford Average Similar →
1996 Maternal Instincts Gary Warden Flop Similar →
1996 Angel Flight Down Rick Fowler Average Similar →
1995 Dangerous Indiscretion Dale Boyer Flop Similar →
1994 For the Love of Nancy Dr. Partana Hit Similar →
1994 The Perfect Man - Flop Similar →
1992 In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion Rossi Flop Similar →
1991 And the Sea Will Tell Ted Average Similar →
1990 The Death of the Incredible Hulk Shoup Average Similar →
1989 Small Sacrifices Matt Jensen (Part 2) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Quarantine Spencer Crown Flop Similar →
1989 We're No Angels Prison Priest Average Similar →
1989 Dead Bang - Average Similar →
1989 The Fly II Observer #2 Average Similar →
1989 Who's Harry Crumb? Dennis Kimball Average Similar →
1988 The Accused Courthouse Reporter Hit Similar →
1988 Body of Evidence Doctor Flop Similar →
1986 Rainbow War - Hit Similar →
1986 I-Man Van Driver Flop Similar →
1986 Nobody's Child Dr. Pitteo Hit Similar →

Garwin Sanford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Garwin Sanford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Garwin Sanford is "Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Garwin Sanford acted in?

Garwin Sanford has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Garwin Sanford?

Other notable films include "Small Sacrifices", "Nobody's Child", and "Rainbow War".

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