Nathan Fillion
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1971-03-27
    • Born Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Also Known As:

    奈森·菲利安, نیتن فیلیون

Nathan Fillion

Nathan Christopher Fillion, born on March 27, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is a celebrated Canadian-American actor known for his charismatic presence and ability to portray both comedic and dramatic roles. The son of retired English teachers, he developed an interest in acting early on, participating in improv theatre groups like Rapid Fire Theatre and Die-Nasty before moving to New York City in 1994. Fillion gained initial recognition for his role as Joey Buchanan in the soap opera "One Life to Live," for which he received a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1996.His career truly took off with his portrayal of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the cult classic science fiction series "Firefly" (2002-2003) and its subsequent film "Serenity" (2005), solidifying his status as a genre favorite. However, it was his lead role as the charming mystery novelist Richard Castle in the ABC series "Castle" (2009-2016) that brought him mainstream success and a dedicated fanbase. For his work on "Castle," Fillion won four People's Choice Awards for Favorite Dramatic TV Actor and several TV Guide Awards, often sharing the accolades for Favorite TV Couple with his co-star Stana Katic.Beyond his iconic television roles, Fillion has an extensive filmography, including appearances in "Saving Private Ryan," "Waitress," "Slither," and voice work in popular animated films such as "Monsters University" and the "Cars" franchise, where he voiced Sterling in "Cars 3." He has also lent his voice to numerous DC animated projects as Green Lantern/Hal Jordan. In recent years, he has starred in the ABC police procedural "The Rookie" (2018-present), for which he also serves as an executive producer, and has been cast as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern in the upcoming DC Universe film "Superman" (2025). Throughout his career, Nathan Fillion has consistently showcased his talent for bringing unique and likable characters to life, earning him a dedicated following and critical acclaim.

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