Nathan Fillion
Biography
Nathan Fillion is a Canadian-American actor born on March 27, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is the son of Cookie and Bob Fillion, both retired teachers, and has an older brother named Jeff. Fillion is recognized for his extensive body of work across television, film, and voice acting. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for leading roles in major science fiction and crime drama series. His professional background includes experience in theatre, soap operas, and sitcoms, as well as contributions to various animation and video game projects. Fillion maintains a significant presence in both traditionally distributed and internet-distributed media.
Career overview
Fillion gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Captain Malcolm Mal Reynolds in the television series Firefly and its subsequent film continuation, Serenity. He later starred as Richard Castle in the long-running series Castle. As of 2018, Fillion has starred as John Nolan in the television series The Rookie, where he also serves as an executive producer. His production credits further extend to the spin-off series, The Rookie: Feds. Beyond his live-action television work, Fillion has appeared in various films, including Slither and Trucker, as well as the internet-distributed production Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
In addition to his on-screen performances, Fillion has an extensive career in voice acting. His voice work is featured in numerous video games, including titles developed by Bungie such as Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Destiny, and Destiny 2, as well as projects from 343 Industries. His diverse portfolio spans multiple genres and formats, reflecting a career that encompasses animation, television, and film.
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125 titles- Man of Tomorrow (2027) as Guy Gardner
- Superman (2025) as Guy Gardner
- The Mighty Nein (2025) as The Gentleman (voice)
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) as Headpool (voice)
- Grave Conversations (2024) as Self
- DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (2024) as Self
- Skincare (2024) as Brett Wright
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) as Master Karja
- Krapopolis (2023) as Zan (voice)
- Bupkis (2023) as Ace Spade
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Peacemaker (2022) as Guy Gardner
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) as John Nolan
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) Executive Producer
- The Recruit (2022) as CIA Director Alton West
- Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men (2022) as Duke
- Resident Alien (2021) as Octopus (voice)
- Resident Alien (2021) as 42 (voice)
- The Suicide Squad (2021) as T.D.K.
- Monsters at Work (2021) as Johnny (voice)
- Family Law (2021) as Bud Nielsen
- Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. (2021) as Simon Williams / Wonder Man (voice)
- Adrienne (2021) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Night Hunter (2019) as Quinn
- The Death of Superman (2019) as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
- Reign of the Supermen (2019) as Green Lantern / Hal Jordan (voice)
- The Death and Return of Superman (2019) as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
- The Rookie (2018) as John Nolan
- The Rookie (2018) Executive Producer
- Henchmen (2018) as Captain Superior (voice)
- Big Mouth (2017) as Nathan Fillion (voice)
- Big Mouth (2017)
- Cars 3 (2017) as Sterling (voice)
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) as Jacques Snicket (voice)
- A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) as Jacques Snicket
- Santa Clarita Diet (2017) as Gary West
- Here's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly' (2017) as Self
- Yamasong: March of the Hollows (2017) as Shojun (voice)
- American Housewife (2016) as Nathan Fillion
- HarmonQuest (2016) as Tetter Spice
- Geeking Out (2016) as Self
- Gravity Falls: Between the Pines (2016) as Preston (Voice)
- Nightmare Time (2016) as Himself
- Con Man (2015) as Jack Moore
- Con Man (2015) Executive Producer
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) as Green Lantern / Hal Jordan (voice)
- Assassin Banana (2015) as Chick del Monte / Assassin Banana (voice)
- Being Canadian (2015) as Self
- CelebriD&D (2015) as Jolene Glaplok
- Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship (2015) as Green Lantern (voice)
- The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live (2015) as Cactoid Jim
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) as Monstrous Inmate
- Party Central (2014) as Johnny (voice)
- The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Self
- Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise (2014) as Green Lantern / Black Adam (voice)
- Highway of Tears (2014) as Narrator
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Cornvelious Daniel (voice)
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Mark Devereaux
- Monsters University (2013) as Johnny (voice)
- Drunk History (2013) as Wernher von Braun
- Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) as Hermes
- Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013) as Green Lantern / Hal Jordan (voice)
- Much Ado About Nothing (2013) as Dogberry
- Gravity Falls (2012) as Preston Northwest (voice)
- Justice League: Doom (2012) as Green Lantern (voice)
- Neil's Puppet Dreams (2012) as Dr. Mayfair
- Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special (2012) as Green Lantern / Mr. Freeze (voice)
- Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special (2012) as Self
- Talking Dead (2011) as Self
- Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011) as Hal Jordan (voice)
- O Brave New World (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Super (2010) as The Holy Avenger
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Rainer Shine
- Castle (2009) as Richard Castle
- Castle (2009) Producer
- Community (2009) as Bob Waite
- Wonder Woman (2009) as Col. Steve Trevor (voice)
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) as Captain Hammer
- James Gunn's PG Porn (2008) as Chris
- Trucker (2008) as Runner
- Commentary! The Musical (2008)
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Nathan Fillion
- The Guild (2007) as Nathan Fillion
- Drive (2007) as Alex Tully
- White Noise 2: The Light (2007) as Abe Dale
- Waitress (2007) as Dr. Jim Pomatter
- The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2007) as Self
- Slither (2006) as Bill Pardy
- Done the Impossible (2006) as Self
- American Dad! (2005) as American Businessman Klaus (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Liver / Joel Larson (voice)
- Serenity (2005) as Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Adam Mayfair
- Lost (2004) as Kevin Callis
- The Soup (2004) as Self
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Vigilante (voice)
- The Venture Bros. (2004) as Brown Widow (voice)
- Outing Riley (2004) as Luke Riley
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Miss Match (2003) as Adam Logan
- Water's Edge (2003) as Robert Graves
- Firefly (2002) as Mal Reynolds
- Through the Night with... (2002) as Self
- Dracula 2000 (2000) as Father David
- Blast from the Past (1999) as Cliff
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) as Minnesota Ryan
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Johnny Donnelly
- Maggie Winters (1998) as Ronald
- King of the Hill (1997) as Frisbee Guy (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Caleb
- Total Security (1997) as Troy Larson
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Michael Ryan
- Ordeal in the Arctic (1993) as Master Warrant Officer Tom Jardine
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- One Life to Live (1968)
- The Rookie: North as John Nolan
- The Rookie: North Executive Producer
- Strange and Rich as Walter Hoade
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nathan Fillion best known for?
Nathan Fillion is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Superman (2025), The Mighty Nein (2025), Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (2024).
When and where was Nathan Fillion born?
Nathan Fillion was born on March 27, 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
How many credits does Nathan Fillion have?
Nathan Fillion has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2027.
What is Nathan Fillion's background in cinema and television?
Nathan Fillion is a Canadian-American actor born on March 27, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is the son of Cookie and Bob Fillion, both retired teachers, and has an older brother named Jeff. Fillion is recognized for his extensive body of work across television, film, and voice acting. Throughout his career, he...