Nathan Fillion
Actor | Producer
Nathan Fillion (born March 27, 1971, height 6' 1½" (1,87 m)) is a Canadian actor, currently starring as Richard Castle on the ABC series Castle. He is also known for his portrayal of the lead role of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the television series Firefly and its film continuation Serenity, and to a lesser extent for his regular role as Johnny Donnelly on the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl.
Fillion has been involved in TV soap operas like One Life to Live, traditionally distributed films like Slither and Trucker, Internet-distributed films like Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, voice-over work like the video games Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach, and the theatre. He has also been recognized for his looks in People and Entertainment Weekly.
Fillion's public service work includes the co-founding of Kids Need to Read, an organization dedicated to getting more books into underfunded libraries.
Filmography - Acting
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Suicide Squad 2 (2021)
As: T.D.K.
A relaunch of Suicide Squad (2016). Plot unknown.
Directed by: Gavin O'Connor
Stars: Michael Rooker | Idris Elba | Viola Davis | Margot Robbie | John Cena
The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II (2020)
As: Himself
Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes. Special guests include John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, and Katy Perry.
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Hamish Hamilton
Stars: Ryan Seacrest | Christina Aguilera | Sabrina Carpenter | Lindsay Arnold | Alan Bersten
Night Hunter (2019)
As: Quinn
A police task force traps an online predator, only to discover that the depth of his crimes goes far beyond anything they had anticipated.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: David Raymond
Stars: Stanley Tucci | Alexandra Daddario | Ben Kingsley | Henry Cavill | Brendan Fletcher
Reign of the Supermen (2019)
As: Green Lantern / Hal Jordan (voice)
In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest ...
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Sam Liu
Stars: Rainn Wilson | Jerry O'Connell | Rebecca Romijn | Cameron Monaghan | Cress Williams
The Death and Return of Superman (2019)
As: Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Witness the no-holds-barred battle between the Justice League and an unstoppable alien force known only as Doomsday, a battle that only Superman can finish and will forever change the face of Metropolis.
Runtime: 166 min.
Directed by: Jake Castorena | Sam Liu
Stars: Rainn Wilson | Rosario Dawson | Jerry O'Connell | Rebecca Romijn | Jason O'Mara
Henchmen (2018)
As: Captain Superior (voice)
In a world of super-villains, evil schemes and global domination… someone has to take out the Trash. Welcome to the world of Henchmen, third class. When a fresh-faced new recruit joins the Union of Evil, he is assigned to a motley crew of blue-collar workers led by fallen henchmen Hank. But when “The Kid” accidentally steals the super villain’s ultimate weapon, Hank must break his “risk ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Adam Wood
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Rosario Dawson | Thomas Middleditch | Jane Krakowski | James Marsden
Uncharted: Live Action Fan Film (2018)
As: Nathan Drake
Treasure hunter Nathan Drake finds himself captured while searching for a lost treasure.
Runtime: 14 min.
Directed by: Allan Ungar
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Mircea Monroe | Stephen Lang | Ernie Reyes, Jr. | Geno Segers
The Death of Superman (2018)
As: Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed Doomsday.
Runtime: 81 min.
Directed by: Sam Liu | Jake Castorena
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Rainn Wilson | Rosario Dawson | Jerry O'Connell | Rebecca Romijn
Cars 3 (2017)
As: Sterling (voice)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on ...
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Brian Fee
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Owen Wilson | Chris Cooper | Larry the Cable Guy | Cristela Alonzo
Yamasong: March of the Hollows (2015)
As: Shojun
An automated girl and tortoise warrior journey with a band of outlaws on an incredible quest. Their one hope is to find a legendary relic to defeat a sinister mechanized army and save the creatures of their world.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Sam Koji Hale
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Freida Pinto | Peter Weller | Malcolm McDowell | Abigail Breslin
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship (2015)
As: Green Lantern (voice)
The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship surrenders DC Comics' multitude of Super Heroes and Super-Villains to the demented whims of the award-winning Robot Chicken for a triumphant third time. This time around, Batman and Superman’s bromance takes a competitive turn and the fate of the universe somehow hangs in the balance!
Runtime: 23 min.
Directed by: Zeb Wells | Tom Sheppard
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Dee Bradley Baker | Jonathan Banks | Seth Green | Alex Borstein
Being Canadian (2015)
As: Self
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the answer.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Robert Cohen
Stars: William Shatner | Jason Priestley | Eugene Levy | Cobie Smulders | Robert Cohen
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live (2015)
As: Cactoid Jim
A concert film designed to bring the live Thrilling Adventure Hour experience to those unable to attend a recording of the show was filmed, as a result of the $165,000 that was raised through the show's Kickstarter campaign.
Runtime: 73 min.
Directed by: Aaron Ginsburg | Neil Mahoney
Stars: Paul F. Tompkins | Busy Philipps | Marc Evan Jackson | Paget Brewster | Mark Gagliardi
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
As: Green Lantern / Hal Jordan (voice)
After the events of Justice League: War, Ocean Master and Black Manta have declared a war against the surface in retaliation of the aftermath of Apokoliptian-tyrant Darkseid's planetary invasion. Queen Atlanna seeks out her other son, Ocean Master’s half-brother Arthur Curry, a half-human with aquatic powers with no knowledge of his Atlantean heritage, to restore balance. Living with powers he doesn’t ...
Runtime: 72 min.
Directed by: Ethan Spaulding
Stars: Sean Astin | Nathan Fillion | Christopher Gorham | Rosario Dawson | Matt Lanter
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
As: Monstrous Inmate
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Runtime: 121 min.
Directed by: James Gunn
Stars: Vin Diesel | Zoe Saldana | Bradley Cooper | Chris Pratt | Dave Bautista
Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special II - Villains in Paradise (2014)
As: Green Lantern / Black Adam (voice)
A special Robot Chicken film consisting of comedic vignettes about DC comics characters aired April 6th
Runtime: 22 min.
Directed by: Zeb Wells | Seth Green
Stars: Clancy Brown | Zac Efron | Seth Green | Alex Borstein | Hugh Davidson
Party Central (2014)
As: Johnny (voice)
Mike and Sulley are back at Monsters University for a fun-filled weekend with their Oozma Kappa fraternity brothers. The gang is throwing their first party, but no one’s showing up. Luckily for them, Mike and Sulley have come up with a plan to make sure “Party Central” is the most epic party the school has ever seen.
Runtime: 5 min.
Directed by: Kelsey Mann
Stars: Billy Crystal | Dave Foley | John Goodman | Charlie Day | Sean Hayes
Highway of Tears (2014)
As: Narrator
In Canada, more than 500 cases of Aboriginal women have gone missing or been murdered since the 1960s. Half the cases have never been solved. Now find out what First Nation leaders are doing to try and swing the pendulum in the other direction.
Runtime: 79 min.
Directed by: Matthew Smiley
Stars: Nathan Fillion
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
As: Hermes
In their quest to confront the ultimate evil, Percy and his friends battle swarms of mythical creatures to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal
Stars: Brandon T. Jackson | Logan Lerman | Alexandra Daddario | Douglas Smith | Leven Rambin
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
As: Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
When time travel allows a past wrong to be righted for The Flash and his family, the ripples of the event prove disastrous as a fractured, alternate reality now exists where a Justice League never formed, and even Superman is nowhere to be found. Teaming with a grittier, more violent Dark Knight and Cyborg, Flash races to restore the continuity of his original timeline while this new world is ravaged ...
Runtime: 75 min.
Directed by: Jay Oliva
Stars: Kevin McKidd | C. Thomas Howell | Kevin Conroy | Michael B. Jordan | Justin Chambers
Monsters University (2013)
As: Johnny Worthington (voice)
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Dan Scanlon
Stars: Helen Mirren | Steve Buscemi | Billy Crystal | John Goodman | Peter Sohn
Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special (2012)
As: Himself
Science Channel reunites Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and the entire renegade crew of the Serenity for the first time ever to provide the complete oral history on the franchise that continues to explode in popularity — despite meeting its end a decade ago. The 60-minute special includes secrets from the set, exclusive cast interviews, and footage from this year's colossal Comic-Con panel ...
Runtime: 60 min.
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Alan Tudyk | Morena Baccarin | Summer Glau | Joss Whedon
Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special (2012)
As: Green Lantern / Mr. Freeze (voice)
A special Robot Chicken film consisting of comedic vignettes about DC comics characters.
Runtime: 22 min.
Directed by: Seth Green
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Megan Fox | Neil Patrick Harris | Seth Green | Alex Borstein
Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
As: Dogberry
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
Runtime: 109 min.
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Amy Acker | Clark Gregg | Reed Diamond | Alexis Denisof
Justice League: Doom (2012)
As: Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.
Runtime: 75 min.
Directed by: Lauren Montgomery
Stars: Tim Daly | Kevin Conroy | Carl Lumbly | Michael Rosenbaum | Susan Eisenberg
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011)
As: Hal Jordan/Green Lantern
As the home planet of the Green Lantern Corps faces a battle with an ancient enemy, Hal Jordan prepares new recruit Arisia for the coming conflict by relating stories of the first Green Lantern and several of Hal's comrades.
Runtime: 84 min.
Directed by: Christopher Berkeley | Jay Oliva | Lauren Montgomery
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Jason Isaacs | Elisabeth Moss | Arnold Vosloo | Kelly Hu
Super (2011)
As: The Holy Avenger
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: James Gunn
Stars: Elliot Page | Liv Tyler | Rainn Wilson | Kevin Bacon | Gregg Henry
Wonder Woman (2009)
As: Col. Steve Trevor (voice)
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength: Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization.
Runtime: 74 min.
Directed by: Lauren Montgomery
Stars: Rosario Dawson | Alfred Molina | Virginia Madsen | David McCallum | Keri Russell
The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)
As: Himself
The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.
Runtime: 20 min.
Directed by: Ethan Shaftel
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Neil Patrick Harris | Simon Helberg | Maurissa Tancharoen | Felicia Day
Trucker (2008)
As: Runner
Loner Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan) is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter (Jimmy Bennett), whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len (Benjamin Bratt), falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle -- and Peter isn't ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: James Mottern
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Michelle Monaghan | Jimmy Bennett | Benjamin Bratt | Joey Lauren Adams
Waitress (2007)
As: Dr. Pomatter
Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.
Runtime: 108 min.
Directed by: Adrienne Shelly
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Eddie Jemison | Cheryl Hines | Keri Russell | Andy Griffith
White Noise 2: The Light (2007)
As: Abe Dale
A man's family brought back from the verge of death, he then discovers he can identify people who are about to die.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Adrian Holmes | Craig Fairbrass | Teryl Rothery | Katee Sackhoff
Done The Impossible (2006)
As: Himself
A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.
Runtime: 79 min.
Directed by: Tony Hadlock | Jason Heppler | Jeremy Neish | Jared Nelson | Brian Wiser
Stars: Alan Tudyk | Adam Baldwin | Christina Hendricks | Jewel Staite | Christopher Buchanan
Slither (2006)
As: Bill Pardy
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: James Gunn
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Michael Rooker | Xantha Radley | Gregg Henry | Elizabeth Banks
Serenity (2005)
As: Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds
When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything – or anyone – to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncharted areas of space. But... the greatest danger of all may be on their ship.
Runtime: 119 min.
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Stars: Gina Torres | Nathan Fillion | Alan Tudyk | Morena Baccarin | Summer Glau
Outing Riley (2004)
As: Luke Riley
Bobby is a gay man in the closet in 2003, afraid to come out to his three older brothers, even though he's at least 30 and is being pressed by his sister, his boyfriend, and his lesbian beard to tell the lads. The death of his father and a fishing trip with his brothers provide occasions when he could tell them, but he fails. When he screws his courage to the sticking point, how will they ...
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Pete Jones
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Dev Kennedy | Stoney Westmoreland | Pete Jones | Julie Pearl
Water's Edge (2003)
As: Robert
Robert wanted an escape from the big city. He thought a small town by the water's edge would give him a new start. He couldn't have been more wrong. This little town has dirty secrets, and Robert just found the worst of them...
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: Harvey Kahn
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Daniel Baldwin | Chandra West | Emmanuelle Vaugier
Dracula 2000 (2000)
As: Father David
In the millenium version of this classic Gothic horror we find Abraham Van Helsing (Plummer), who has tangled with Count Dracula (Butler) in the past, working as an English antiques dealer. Simon (Miller) is a vampire hunter in training under his apprenticeship.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Stars: Gerard Butler | Christopher Plummer | Jonny Lee Miller | Jennifer Esposito | Justine Waddell
Blast from the Past (1999)
As: Cliff
Following a bomb scare in the 1960s that locked the Webers into their bomb shelter for 35 years, Adam now ventures forth into Los Angeles to obtain food and supplies for his family, and a non-mutant wife for himself.
Runtime: 112 min.
Directed by: Hugh Wilson
Stars: Nathan Fillion | Christopher Walken | Brendan Fraser | Sissy Spacek | Alicia Silverstone
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
As: Minnesota Ryan
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Runtime: 169 min.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Tom Hanks | Tom Sizemore | Edward Burns | Barry Pepper | Matt Damon