General Stats:
- Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- DOB: 27 March 1971 (Birthday Wishes 2008)
- Height: 6′1″ (187cm)
- Hair colour: Brown
- Eye colour: Blue
- Relationship: “I’m not married if that’s what you’re asking”
Official Website:
Nathan Fillion does not currently have an official website.
Bio:
Fillion started on the path to a teaching career (following in the footsteps of his mother Cookie and his father Bob and elder brother Jeff who he considers to be heros in his life) by studying at the University of Alberta however just months short of graduating he could not pass up the opportunity to take up a role in the ABC soap opera One life to live. He proved very popular as the show’s character Joey Buchanan and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as a Soap Opera Digest Award, for “Outstanding Younger Actor” in 1996.
After three years in the role, on the advice of a mentor, Fillion moved to Los Angeles to persue further career opportunities. The move proved fruitful and gained him roles in the films Saving Private Ryan (as the “other” Private Ryan), Blast From the Past, and Dracula 2000.
A recurring guest role on Two Guys and a Girl as the lovable Johnny Donnelly was so popular the character become a full time role. When Two Guys and a Girl ended, Fox gave Fillion a talent holding deal which lead to the leading role in Firefly in 2003.
While Firefly was short lived (seeing only 11 episodes aired), it quickly became a cult hit and fan response was so strong the series was released on DVD with an additional 3 episodes that were never aired on TV. Following this, in 2005 the movie Serenity, based on the Firefly series, was released by Universal. The movie was a big hit among fans and critics and continues to gain more fans as new viewers are introduced to the Firefly ‘verse.
Fillion proved that his likability is not a hindrance to playing a villain when he was cast in the final five episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 2003. Delivering deliciously evil one-liners with a smile and a gleam in his eye, while effortlessly snapping the necks of “dirty girls,” Fillion thoroughly stole his scenes as the sweet and mannerly, yet horrific female-hating preacher, Caleb.
He received critical praise for his roles in two independent Canadian films, Water’s Edge (2003) and Outing Riley (2004). Playing grieving novelist Robert Graves in Water’s Edge, Fillion demonstrated his flair for subtle realism. As family jokester Luke Riley in Outing Riley, his ability to combine comedy with sensitive dramatic material was beautifully revealed.
Serenity was followed up by the leading role in the quirky horror film, Slither (2006), which won him glowing reviews across the board for his understated performance as the hapless, frustrated hero, Police Chief Bill Pardy. Fillion displayed his rare gift for grounding the dramatic moments as the straight man while constantly delivering laughs through his character’s befuddled reactions to the bizarre happenings around him.
Other leading roles include the indie film Waitress, which premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in January 2007 and the tragically short-lived television drama, Drive which aired in 2007. Fillion joined the cast of Desperate Housewives in 2007 and continues to be a regular guest on the show in it’s 2008 return.
Fillion’s generosity and kindness have earned him a reputation for being one of Hollywood’s nicest actors, and have endeared him to directors, cast mates, crew members, and fans alike.