Nathan Fillion
Canadian Actor in Firefly and Castle
Born
March 27th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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An actor participated in television and film, best recognized for the role of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the cult classic series Firefly and its subsequent film adaptation, Serenity. Also portrayed Richard Castle in the crime-comedy-drama series Castle, which ran for eight seasons. Other notable appearances include roles in the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the film series The Suicide Squad. Fillion's contributions to television have garnered a loyal fanbase, making him a prominent figure in contemporary pop culture.
Played Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Firefly
Played Richard Castle in Castle
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