Stargate SG-1 Cast Then and Now 2026 — Who Is Still Alive After 29 Years?

On July 27, 1997, Stargate SG-1 stepped through the event horizon and fundamentally revolutionized television science fiction. For ten groundbreaking seasons and over two hundred episodes, millions of viewers across the globe followed Colonel Jack O'Neill, Captain Samantha Carter, Dr. Daniel Jackson, and Teal'c across the galaxy from beneath Cheyenne Mountain. Twenty-nine years after that historic first journey, this comprehensive archival retrospective explores the extraordinary real lives, triumphs, setbacks, and enduring legacies of the beloved cast: • Richard Dean Anderson (Jack O'Neill): Transitioning from MacGyver to sci-fi immortality, stepping back to raise his daughter, receiving an honorary Brigadier General rank from the US Air Force, and living in peace at age 76 in 2026. • Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter): Shattering sci-fi gender barriers, launching Sanctuary, and becoming one of Hollywood's most prolific and respected television directors (Supernatural, The Magicians, The Wheel of Time). • Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson): The intellectual soul of the team, his dramatic season six departure and ascension, his enduring marriage to Lexa Doig, and continuous screen work. • Christopher Judge (Teal'c): Elevating the silent alien warrior into a powerhouse presence ("Indeed"), and making gaming history as the iconic voice of Kratos in God of War. • In Memoriam: Paying heartfelt tribute to the beloved stars who have passed on: the irreplaceable Don S. Davis (General Hammond, 1942–2008), the dignified Carmen Argenziano (Jacob Carter / Selmak, 1943–2019), and the charismatic Cliff Simon (Ba'al, 1962–2021). • Where the entire ensemble is today in 2026: Teryl Rothery, Gary Jones, Tony Amendola, Claudia Black, and Ben Browder. TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Fair Use Statement 00:02 - The Empty Chair 00:59 - The Gate Opens 01:55 - Jack O Neill 02:48 - Why Jack Stepped Back 03:40 - Anderson After Sg-1 04:32 - Daniel And The Question 05:22 - Daniel Disappears 06:09 - Michael Shanks Beyond Daniel 06:57 - Samantha Carter Enters 07:46 - Amanda Tapping After Sg-1 08:35 - The Father At The Gate 09:26 - Remembering Carmen 10:17 - Tealc And Silence 11:04 - Christopher Judge After Stargate 11:54 - General Hammond 12:42 - Don S Davis Final Years 13:33 - The Doctor 14:23 - The Man At The Controls 15:16 - Bra Tac And The Rebellion 16:06 - A Different Kind Of Villain 16:52 - Remembering Cliff Simon 17:42 - Jonas Quinn Arrives 18:29 - A New Commander 19:15 - Vala Changes The Room 20:06 - The Last General 20:53 - Faces Around The Gate 21:47 - What A Reunion Can And Cannot Show 22:38 - Why The Series Lasted 23:33 - What The Years Reveal 24:25 - The Final Return FAIR USE NOTICE: This documentary presentation contains archival footage, historical photographs, and critical retrospective commentary utilized under the Fair Use doctrine (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act, Title 17, U.S. Code) for the purposes of historical analysis, biographical critique, education, and retrospective review. All copyrights belong to their respective rightful owners. #Stargate #StargateSG1 #ThenAndNow #RichardDeanAnderson #AmandaTapping #MichaelShanks #ChristopherJudge #DonSDavis #CliffSimon #SciFiClassics #WhereAreTheyNow