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Born on January 5, 1969, Paul McGillion is from Paisley, United Kingdom. Paul McGillion is a film actor, television actor and stage actor. The age as of 2026 is 57.
My Take
Paul McGillion is a perfect example of the actor who quietly makes a show better. Scottish-born and Canadian-raised, he turned Dr. Carson Beckett on Stargate Atlantis into one of those characters fans genuinely adore, bringing warmth and that lilting accent to a hard-edged science fiction world. I have a real fondness for performers like him, the dependable craftsmen who never chase the spotlight but anchor every scene they're in. Across film, television, and stage, he embodies the steady, working-actor career that keeps an industry honest. To me that kind of consistency is more impressive than flashier stardom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul McGillion
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・マクギリオン
- Reading
- ぽーる・まくぎりおん
- Born
- January 5, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Paisley, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.paulmcgillion.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20McGillion
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q503036
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul McGillion born?
Born January 5, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Paul McGillion from?
Paul McGillion is from Paisley, United Kingdom.
What does Paul McGillion do?
Paul McGillion works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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