Paul McGillion: Summary

Recent Role:: Dr. Carson Beckett on Stargate Atlantis

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 1-5-1969

Birthplace:: Paisley, Scotland

The sixth of seven children, Paul's family emigrated to Canada from Paisley, Scotland when he was just 2 years old. His family spent time in Ireland before moving to Canada and returned to Paisley when Paul was 11 for 3 and a half years. Paul studied both education (major) and theatre (minor) at University, and also got involved in various sports including becoming a freewrestling champion. After graduating the actor began his career teaching theatre in Toronto, but he also found time to attend auditions.

His theater work includes leading roles in productions such as The Foreigners, Piano, Savage in Limbo, El Salvador, and Reservations for Two. The last one in that list McGillion produced and directed.

Paul has worked extensively in film, tv and the theatre for the last 15 years, as well as teaching scene study in 1998 & 1999 at the respected Vancouver Film School. The sixth of seven children, Paul's family emigrated to Canada from Paisley, Scotland when he was just 2 years old. His family spent time in Ireland before moving to Canada and returned to Paisley when Paul was 11 for 3 and a half years. Paul studied both education (major) and theatre (minor) at University, and also got involved in various sports including becoming a freewrestling...

Paul is leaving Atlantis by monster_monster 11/27/2006 1:49pm
Welcome to the TV.com Blog for Paul McGillion by SYS 11/27/2006 1:43pm

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magdalena82
member since: Sep 13, 2005
One of the more memorable actors out there and still, it seems so few know it! Truly an actor to watch out for, and someone who is definitely going places, as long as there are those willing to open doors for him. ...Continue »
When you watch a show and its cast, there are sometimes people you pay little attention to. But those are the ones to watch for. After meeting Paul in September 2006 at a Toronto convention, I sat up and took notice. Without fail, Paul has proved he's not only charming, graceful and good humored in real life, but he's shown an often rare versality in his acting ability with multi-faceted roles. Paul has time and again proved himself as an actor who can actually ACT. And yet, people seem to bypass him. Take note: Paul McGillion is a rare gem.
06/11/07 09:52pm | report abuse
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AConstantine
member since: May 10, 2007
He is a rare commodity in Canada and many adore him. ...Continue »
Paul McGillion is a smart, funny, very handsome, brilliant actor and I am going to miss him as the Heart of Atlantis. His acting career is only just beginning in my opinion and I for one wish him much success in the future. As a Canadian myself, I am very proud that he is Canadian!
05/09/07 04:42pm | report abuse
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S0rcy
member since: Sep 22, 2006
Such great potential ...Continue »
Ok, not that I'm saying he's done nothing, but I really would like to see Paul continue with SG and Atlantis, but not forget that he has great screen presence! Though I'm sure it's fun, I want to see more movie work. The charm just oozes from this man like it's goin out of style. No wonder he wants to keep his private life private, he'd be overrun! I would really hate to see this fine actor stalled out in a series or mini series. Unlike a few other characters who become limited because of their personalities his portrayal of Doctor Beckett hands out a full range of emotions that are amazingly apparent. Next to David Hewlett in a comedy, they'd have to send me home on a stretcher.(See A Dog's Breakfast) Hand us another romance while you're at it Paul, the girls would go for that!

Stacked against other actors ... hmm .. DiCaprio's been dead in the water awhile, Shatner outgrew his uniform, Nicholson could give him a run in the 'serious' department, Samuel Jackson and Anthony Hopkins could both give him a rough time too, I really dont think there's much out there that could match Paul for dry wit delivery however. For Romance no one will ever beat Gable, but who could try right? I think Paul could really break somebody's heart.

Wish list: Comedy, continued Sci-Fi, Romance and more personal appearances! We've got questions only you can answer.
09/21/06 09:25pm | report abuse
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codeybaby
member since: Jul 6, 2006
he is smart and cute ...Continue »
Paul is smart and he is funny and he is cutie and he has a hot body and he has gorgeous blue eyes and he has a very nice personality and he is sweet to everyone that he meets and he has a hot voice and i love the way he talks and the way he walks and i just love his booty and i love his smile and i love his facial hair and i love everything about him he has cutie hands and ears and he has very hot lips and hot hot hot hot everything about him i just can get enough of him
07/06/06 11:13am | report abuse
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port5170
member since: Nov 23, 2005
love the accent ...Continue »
I love this charecter, he has such a great accent, and the charecter , hiss charecter on Stargat Atlantis, he is funny, sincere, I really haven't seen him else where, and I wish I could find some more roles of his to see, he is a real cutey,I love Carson...
04/19/06 03:59pm | report abuse