How old is Nathan Fillion?

Nathan Fillion is 54 years old (born March 27, 1971).

Is Nathan Fillion still alive?

Yes, Nathan Fillion is still alive as of 2026, aged 54.

Where is Nathan Fillion from?

Nathan Fillion is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Canada.

What generation is Nathan Fillion?

Nathan Fillion is a Generation X, born in 1971.

Nathan Fillion

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Nathan Fillion (born March 27, 1971) is a Canadian-American actor. He played the leading roles of Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds on Firefly and its film continuation Serenity and Richard Castle on Castle. As of 2018, he stars as John Nolan on The Rookie and is an executive producer on the show as well as its spin-off series, The Rookie: Feds. Fillion has acted in traditionally distributed films like Slither and Trucker, Internet-distributed films like Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, television soap operas, sitcoms, and theatre.

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Born

Years in career36 years active

March 27th, 1971

Birthplace

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Canada

Generation

Generation X

Career

36 years

Region

North America

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How Nathan Fillion compares to other Actors

🎂Nathan Fillion is 1 years older than the average Actor

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Facts about Nathan Fillion

Did you know?

Did you know that Nathan Fillion once worked as a substitute teacher before becoming a successful actor?

5 Lesser-known facts

He worked as a substitute teacher in Edmonton, Alberta, before landing his first major acting roles.
He is a co-founder of 'Kids Need to Read,' a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy.
He auditioned for the role of Angel in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' before joining the Whedonverse with 'Firefly'.
Fillion is an avid fan of tabletop games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons, and has participated in live-streamed campaigns.
His extensive voice acting career includes playing Green Lantern in several DC animated projects and characters in the 'Halo' video game series.

Career highlight

His iconic portrayal of Captain Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds in Joss Whedon's 'Firefly' and its film 'Serenity' solidified his status as a beloved sci-fi figure. He further achieved widespread recognition and critical acclaim for his leading role as the charming novelist Richard Castle in the popular crime drama 'Castle'.

Legacy

Nathan Fillion has established a lasting legacy as a charismatic and versatile actor, known for his ability to bring depth and wit to beloved characters across diverse genres, fostering a dedicated global fanbase.