CNET Networks Entertainment GameSpot | GameFAQs | SportsGamer | MP3.com | TV.com | Metacritic
Most Recent Role: Dr. Carson Beckett on Stargate Atlantis
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Paisley, Scotland
Birthday: 1-5-1969
Paul McGillion 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....

Most Recent Appearance

 
Stargate Atlantis
Whispers
Friday 5 September 2008 on SciFi

Sheppard and Beckett get terrorized by a deadly creature on a planet with one of Michael's research facilities.

Editor's Blog

 

Paul is leaving Atlantis

It's sad, but probably true Read more »
Posted by monster_monster, 11/27/2006 1:49pm  7 Comments
Print    Email    Comment    Tag    Digg this
Blog Entry Welcome to the TV.com Blog for Paul McGillion 11/27/2006 | 0 Comments

User-Submitted News

 

Trivia

add »
Whenever Paul McGillion's character on Stargate Atlantis, Carson Beckett, is eating, it's always turkey. (edit)
Paul McGillion's favorite plays are: A Long Day's Journey into Night, Hamlet, and The Merchant of Venice. (edit)
Paul McGillion's movie See Grace Fly won the Grand Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Fantas Porto International Film Festival in 2004. (edit)
Paul McGillion was a bronze medallion swimmer. (edit)
Paul McGillion once worked as a university sports instructor. (edit)

Quotes

add »
Paul McGillion: (about his character being killed off in "Stargate Atlantis") I spent three years on the show. From what started out being a recurring character we didn't even know, maybe three or four episodes, all of a sudden I was in 17 of the first 20 and they made me a regular. I got nothing but good things to say about those guys. They gave me a great opportunity. I was the only one from Vancouver that was a regular cast member. Being able to play a Scottish character, I had just a blast. (edit)
Paul McGillion: (describing the "Stargate Atlantis" cast) Joe Flanigan-"cool", Rachel Luttrell "hot", Torri Higginson "sexy", Rainbow Sun Francks "super cool", David Hewlett "not as cool as me." (edit)
Paul McGillion: (his funniest experience on "Stargate Atlantis") In the episode Duet - when we rehearsed the infamous kissing scene between myself and David Hewlett, he surprised me by planting me right on the kisser for real in the rehearsal - everyone on set lost it! I'm still in therapy for it. (edit)
Paul McGillion: (on what he would do if he wasn't acting) I have a teaching degree, so I'd be teaching in some capacity. I really love teaching. If I ever stopped acting I'd love to fall back into teaching. (edit)
Paul McGillion: (about his amount of technical dialogue in "Stargate Atlantis") I'm the doctor so I'm going to be hit with alien, medical, Scottish jargon at times. It can be a little tricky. Sometimes I'll read it and go: "Are you guys doing this on purpose?" Thankfully I have a brother whose just finishing his PhD in medicine and I call him up. He has a good Scottish accent too. So firstly he'll tell me what it means, and secondly say it with a Scottish accent. So I do my homework and I work very hard at trying to make it come across as naturally as possible. (edit)

Other Appearances

 
Star
Stargate Atlantis
Dr. Carson Beckett
Recurring Role
Stargate Atlantis
Dr. Carson Beckett
Guest Star
7 Days
Playmates and Presidents
Brandon
Da Vinci's Inquest
The Sparkle Tour
Constable Kozak
First Wave
Lungfish
Raphael
Higher Ground
Our Strongest Link
Unknown
Jake 2.0
Prince and the Revolution
Earl Wenk
Just Cause
Code of Silence
Unknown
Tell the world what you think of Paul McGillion, write a review for this person.
Write a Review

Community Reviews (0)

 
9.6
Superb
"Underrated"
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 » Posted Jun 11, 2007 9:52 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Charming"
He is a rare commodity in Canada and many adore him.
Continue » Posted May 9, 2007 4:42 pm PST

S0rcy
Report Abuse 1 user agrees
with this review
9.5
Superb
"Talented"
Such great potential
Continue » Posted Sep 21, 2006 9:25 pm PST

codeybaby
Report Abuse 1 user agrees
with this review
10.0
Perfect
"Gorgeous"
he is smart and cute
Continue » Posted Jul 6, 2006 11:13 am PST

port5170
Report Abuse 1 user agrees
with this review
9.9
Superb
"Handsome"
love the accent
Continue » Posted Apr 19, 2006 3:59 pm PST
advertisement

Person Vital Stats

 
Person
Score:
9.6 Superb 116 votes
Your Whispers Score
This content requires Macromedia Flash Player 7 or higher. Get Flash
Track This Person
Review This Person Contribute

Top Contributors

 
Editor Fwirrel
Score: 43 points
Retired monster_monster
Score: 127 points
minimax34
Score: 32 points
lowriderz95s10
Score: 22 points
GusF
Score: 12 points
xGowronx
Score: 7 points
sajwest
Score: 4 points
green_arrow92
Score: 4 points
afenla
Score: 2 points
magdalena82
Score: 2 points

Stars In

 
Stargate Atlantis
The Lost City of Atlantis Has Been Found! A secret group of scientists have discovered the location of the famous lost city of Atlantis, but it's not on Earth. It's located in another galaxy... more