Canadian actress Tori Higginson was born on December 6, 1969 in Burlington, Ontario. She is known for her role in the Tekwar films and TV series, which are based on the novels of William Shatner, and for her appearance on the Academy-award nominated picture The English Patient. She also acts in the theater, and has performed in plays like Three Tall Women.

Elizabeth Weir is played by Tori Higginson on the Sci-Fi Channel series Stargate Atlantis. She is the commander of the Stargate Atlantis team, a highly intelligent woman who speaks five languages and has worked with the U.S. government for a long time.