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The entertainment industry is rife with talented people who come from all over the world and Nathan Fillion is one of such people. This Canadian-American actor has lent his talents to entertainment with his commendable performances in television series and movies. He has received universal acclaim and recognition for his role as Malcolm ‘Mal’ Reynolds in the series Firefly (2002-2003) and Richard Castle in Castle (2009-2016). He currently plays the role of John Nolan in the ABC crime drama T.V series, The Rookie.
Nathan Fillon’s career as an actor has had an upward trajectory since his role in the 1994 soap opera; One Life to Live. The actor has since then built up a resume that has spanned more than 20 years and made him a favorite among fans.
Biography
Nathan Fillion is the son of Robert and Cookie Fillion, who are now retired English teachers. He is of Norwegian and Finnish heritage from his mother’s side and paternally, he is of American and French-Canadian descent. The actor was born on the 27th of March 1971 in the capital city of Edmonton in the Canadian Province, Alberta. He has one sibling, an elder brother, Jeff, who happens to be a principal in a Catholic school.
His secondary school education was at Holy Trinity Catholic School while his higher education was in Alberta at Concordia University. He, however, decided to leave Concordia and enrol at the University of Alberta; during his time there he joined the fraternity, Kappa Alpha Society. Nathan Fillion nursed hopes of being a drama teacher and as a result of this, he was an art major and while pursuing a minor in drama. Although he does not currently teach drama, it is safe to say that his education has helped shape him into the actor we have come to love.
Since his performance in One Life to Live, he has accrued a wide range of roles that are not just limited to television series such as Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place (1998-2001), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2003) and Modern Family (2016-2018). He has also received praise for his performance in Saving Private Ryan. The proof of his excellence as an actor is present in his numerous award nominations and wins.
Keep reading to learn five interesting things you need to know about this actor.
5 Interesting Things You Need to Know About Nathan Fillion
1. Philanthropy
It is not unusual for celebrities to give back to their immediate community which helped them attain the elevated position they hold in the society. This is applicable to Nathan Fillion, who in a bid to foster a healthy reading culture among kids in his community, co-founded the non-profit organization – Kids Need to Read (KNTR) with a friend, PJ Haarsma, who is an author. The foundation provides books for libraries that are underfunded, since its inception in 2007, KNTR has donated books to over 30 libraries.
2. Nathan Fillion Has a Disability
In a comic con that was held in 2012, the handsome actor revealed that he lost hearing in one ear during the early years of his life. It is speculated that the deafness occurred as a result of a brief illness he suffered as a child. Regardless of this disability, he still manages to deliver award-winning performances.
3. Voice Acting
Nathan Fillon’s skill as an actor extends to voice acting, and this is not just limited to animated movies but video games and audiobooks as well. He voices roles in the games Halo, Destiny and Jade Empire among others. He also voiced the character of Stanley Macdonald in the World War Z audiobook.
4. A Subject of Contemporary Art
Collaborating with the contemporary public artist, Martin Firrell, Nathan Fillion was the subject of a campaign called Complete Hero. This was carried out in 2009 and since then, the two have often collaborated.
5. Social Media
In this age of instant messaging, a celebrity without a social media account is a rare find. Nathan Fillion is one of the many who is an active participant on various social media platforms. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram by simply searching for his name to keep up with the happenings in his life.
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