Paul McGillion
Biography
Paul McGillion is a male actor born on January 5, 1969, in Paisley, Scotland, UK. His family emigrated to Canada when he was two years old. He later returned to Scotland for a few years before moving back to Canada. McGillion has a degree in Teaching and was involved in various sports, including wrestling, while studying at university. He began his career teaching theatre in Toronto and eventually moved to Vancouver, where he has worked extensively in film, TV, and theatre for over 12 years. McGillion has also taught scene study at the Vancouver Film School in 1998 and 1999.
Career overview
Paul McGillion has worked extensively in film, TV, and theatre for the last 12 years. He began his career teaching theatre in Toronto, where he also attended auditions. McGillion eventually moved to Vancouver, where he continued to work in the entertainment industry.
McGillion has taught scene study at the Vancouver Film School, specifically in 1998 and 1999. He has a degree in Teaching, which he obtained while studying at university. During his time at university, McGillion was involved in various sports, including wrestling.
McGillion's acting credits include work in film, TV, and theatre. He has a total of 95 known credits, although specific titles and roles are not mentioned in the provided information. McGillion's career has spanned multiple countries, including Canada and Scotland, where he was born in Paisley.
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98 titles- Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder (2026) as Hux Spencer
- Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026) as Kurt Howe
- Happy Face (2025) as William
- Providence Falls (2025) as James Mcleod
- Falling Together (2024) as Tobias
- My Life with the Walter Boys (2023) as Tony
- Billy the Kid (2022) as Madison
- So Help Me Todd (2022) as Trevor Rapp
- Firefly Lane (2021) as Bud
- An Unexpected Christmas (2021) as Tom
- Circle of Deception (2021) as Russell Douglas
- Christmas in Tahoe (2021) as Archie Davison
- Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds (2020) as Nick Carlin
- Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit Stage Death (2020) as Nick Carlin
- Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead (2019) as Nick Carlin
- A Million Little Things (2018) as Dr. Anton
- Skyscraper (2018) as On-Scene Commander
- Midnight Sun (2018) as Blake Jones
- Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence (2018) as Coach Reed
- Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas (2018) as Lionel
- Tom and Grant (2018) as Cop 1
- Darrow & Darrow: In The Key Of Murder (2018) as Coach Reed
- O.I. (2018) as Det. Dirk
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Leo Adan
- Dialing Home (2017) as Self
- Death Note (2017) as Principal
- Heartbeats (2017) as Richard Andrews
- Bigger Fatter Liar (2017) as Tom
- Joe Finds Grace (2017) as Guitar Gene
- The Assignment (2016) as Paul Wincott
- Hello Destroyer (2016) as Ron Burr
- Twist of Fate (2016) as Larry
- Tomorrowland (2015) as English Teacher
- The Marine 4: Moving Target (2015) as Det. Paul Redman
- Numb (2015) as Pete
- Ice Sculpture Christmas (2015) as Frank Shaw
- All of My Heart (2015) as Chef Oliver
- Reluctant Witness (2015) as Warren Cooper
- The Flash (2014) as Earl Cox
- Fargo (2014) as Captain Muscavage
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2014) as Henry Barrett
- Far from Home (2014) as Graham Westlake
- Spooksville (2013) as Commodore Whalepanz
- Delete (2013) as Raymond Vince
- Baby Sellers (2013) as Special Agent Holmes
- Hit 'n Strum (2013) as Christopher
- Alcatraz (2012) as Alan Sylvane Jr.
- WitchSlayer Gretl (2012) as Hansel
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as Knave of Hearts
- Against the Wall (2011) as Sam Burns
- Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011) as Pete Rowling
- Christmas Magic (2011) as Scott
- Finding a Family (2011) as Jim Bante
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Dad
- The Traveler (2010) as Deputy Jerry Pine
- Confined (2010) as Detective Chris Cornell
- A Trace of Danger (2010) as Mike
- V (2009) as Dr. Lawrence Parker
- Star Trek (2009) as Barracks Officer
- Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice (2009) as Dr. Carson Beckett
- Fringe (2008) as Edwin Massey
- Sanctuary (2008) as Terrence Wexford
- Mom, Dad and Her (2008) as Ben
- Beyond Loch Ness (2008) as Michael Murphy
- A Dog's Breakfast (2007) as Ryan / Colt / Detective Morse
- Engaged to Kill (2006) as Lester Denton
- Supernatural (2005) as Peter Harper
- Supernatural (2005) as Jim Grossman
- The Deal (2005) as Richard Kester
- Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever (2005) as Bombaboy (voice)
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Paul McGillion
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Carson Beckett
- Jack (2004) as Bob
- Jake 2.0 (2003) as Earl Wenk
- A Guy Thing (2003) as Curt
- Holiday Reunion (2003) as Sheriff Kirkland
- See Grace Fly (2003) as Dominic
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as George
- Smallville (2001) as Lex Lackey
- 24 (2001) as Dr. Levinson
- Replicant (2001) as Captain
- Love and Treason (2001) as Richard Keith
- Higher Ground (2000)
- A Cooler Climate (1999) as Young Policeman
- First Wave (1998) as Raphael
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Young Ernest Littlefield
- NightScream (1997) as Deputy Nance
- The Sentinel (1996) as Boz Tate
- She Woke Up Pregnant (1996) as Marshall
- Have You Seen My Son (1996) as Mr. McQuinn
- Sliders (1995) as First Officer
- Crying Freeman (1995) as Detective
- The Final Goal (1995)
- Viper (1994) as John Kane
- The X-Files (1993) as Angry Husband
- The X-Files (1993) as FBI Metallurgical Expert (uncredited)
- The Commish (1991)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul McGillion best known for?
Paul McGillion is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Life with the Walter Boys (2023), Billy the Kid (2022), So Help Me Todd (2022), Firefly Lane (2021).
When and where was Paul McGillion born?
Paul McGillion was born on January 5, 1969 in Paisley, Scotland, UK .
How many credits does Paul McGillion have?
Paul McGillion has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Paul McGillion's background in cinema and television?
Paul McGillion is a male actor born on January 5, 1969, in Paisley, Scotland, UK. His family emigrated to Canada when he was two years old. He later returned to Scotland for a few years before moving back to Canada. McGillion has a degree in Teaching and was involved in various sports, including wrestling, while studyi...