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Paul McGillion

Paul McGillion

Actor · Born January 5, 1969 (57) · Paisley, Scotland, UK

The sixth of seven children, Paul's family emigrated to Canada from Paisley, Scotland when he was just 2 years old. He returned to Scotland during his early teens for a few years before heading back to Canada . Paul has a degree in Teaching and while studying at University, got involved in various sports including wrestling. After graduating the actor began his career teaching theatre in Toronto, squeezing in time to attend auditions, finally making the move to Vancouver. Paul has worked extensively in film, TV and the theatre for the last 12 years, as well as teaching scene study in 1998 & 1999 at the respected Vancouver Film School. ((Source: IMDB))

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 5, 1969 (57)
From
Paisley, Scotland, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
73 on MovieCove · 95 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 12% in 30 days

What are Paul McGillion's films like?

Across their 29 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Mystery3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Mystery movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
28%
Morality
27%
Self
18%
Survival
14%
Ideas
6%
Society
5%
Power
2%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 27 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 18 · Serious 3 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 22 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 15 · Intense 4

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 15 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 15 · Some laughs 11 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 15 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 22 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
3 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
19
Warm
11
Hopeful
11
Melancholic
7
Contemplative
6
Other
23

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy14
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul McGillion's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 58 of their 73 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (20).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul McGillion's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

95 credits, 73 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder(2026)

    as Hux Spencer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery(2026)

    as Kurt Howe

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Providence Falls(2025)

    Show 3 episodes · as James Mcleod

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Happy Face (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · as William

  • Falling Together(2024)

    as Tobias

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • My Life with the Walter Boys(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Tony

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • So Help Me Todd(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Trevor Rapp

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Billy the Kid(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Madison

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Christmas in Tahoe(2021)

    as Archie Davison

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • An Unexpected Christmas(2021)

    as Tom

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Circle of Deception(2021)

    as Russell Douglas

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Firefly Lane(2021)

    Show 12 episodes · as Bud

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit, Stage Death(2020)

    as Nick Carlin

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds(2020)

    as Nick Carlin

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead(2019)

    as Nick Carlin

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas(2018)

    as Lionel

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence(2018)

    as Coach Reed

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • A Million Little Things(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Anton

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • O.I. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Det. Dirk

  • Tom and Grant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Cop 1

  • Skyscraper(2018)

    as On-Scene Commander

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder(2018)

    as Coach Reed

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Midnight Sun(2018)

    as Blake Jones

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Good Doctor(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Leo Adan

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Joe Finds Grace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Guitar Gene

  • Death Note(2017)

    as Principal

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Heartbeats(2017)

    as Richard Andrews

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Bigger Fatter Liar(2017)

    as Tom

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Hello Destroyer(2016)

    as Ron Burr

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Twist of Fate(2016)

    as Larry

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Assignment(2016)

    as Paul Wincott

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Numb(2015)

    as Pete

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Ice Sculpture Christmas(2015)

    as Frank Shaw

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Reluctant Witness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Warren Cooper

  • Tomorrowland(2015)

    as English Teacher

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Marine 4: Moving Target(2015)

    as Det. Paul Redman

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • All of My Heart(2015)

    as Chef Oliver

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Flash(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Earl Cox

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry Barrett

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Fargo(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Captain Muscavage

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Far from Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Graham Westlake

  • Spooksville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Commodore Whalepanz

  • Delete(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Raymond Vince

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • Baby Sellers(2013)

    as Special Agent Holmes

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Hit 'n Strum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Christopher

  • Witchslayer Gretl(2012)

    as Hansel

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Alcatraz(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alan Sylvane Jr.

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Christmas Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Scott

  • Once Upon a Time(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Knave of Hearts

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Finding a Family(2011)

    as Jim Bante

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Against the Wall(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Burns

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story(2011)

    as Pete Rowling

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Iron Golem(2011)

    as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • The Traveler(2010)

    as Deputy Jerry Pine

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dad

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Confined(2010)

    as Detective Chris Cornell

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • A Trace of Danger(2010)

    as Mike

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • V(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Lawrence Parker

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Dr. Carson Beckett

  • Star Trek(2009)

    as Barracks Officer

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Sanctuary(2008)

    Show 4 episodes · as Terrence Wexford

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Fringe(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Edwin Massey

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Just Breathe(2008)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Loch Ness(2008)

    as Michael Murphy

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • A Dog's Breakfast(2007)

    as Ryan / Colt / Detective Morse

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Engaged to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Lester Denton

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim Grossman · as Peter Harper

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever(2005)

    as Bombaboy (voice)

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Deal(2005)

    as Richard Kester

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Stargate: Atlantis(2004)

    Show 63 episodes · as Carson Beckett · as Paul McGillion

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Jack(2004)

    as Bob

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Holiday Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sheriff Kirkland

  • Jake 2.0 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Earl Wenk

  • See Grace Fly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Dominic

  • A Guy Thing(2003)

    as Curt

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as George

  • 24(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Levinson

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Lex Lackey

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Replicant(2001)

    as Captain

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Love and Treason (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Richard Keith

  • Higher Ground(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • A Cooler Climate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Young Policeman

  • Da Vinci's Inquest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • First Wave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Raphael

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Ernest Littlefield

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • NightScream(1997)

    as Deputy Nance

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • She Woke Up Pregnant(1996)

    as Marshall

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Sentinel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Boz Tate

  • Have You Seen My Son(1996)

    as Mr. McQuinn

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Crying Freeman(1995)

    as Detective

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Sliders(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as First Officer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Final Goal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Viper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as John Kane

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Angry Husband · as FBI Metallurgical Expert (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Commish(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 94 titles from 1991 to 2026; peak year 2016.

Biggest box office

The Assignment (2016)

$389K worldwide

Highest rated

Stargate: Atlantis (2004)

Midcredits 93rd

Film career

19912026

Peak 2016 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 6 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1995Screen debut· Crying Freeman
  • 2018Career best· Midnight Sun

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting94 of 94: 94 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61st

By decade

1990s14 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s42 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 27 roles
9510

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Paul McGillion's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 46; across their 27 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 27

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 27

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 27

Midcredits score across 73 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up21
  • 50th to 74th24
  • 25th to 49th13
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

31 of their 73 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser31
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed26

Most divisive · actor

Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever (2005)

87th percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Star Trek (2009)

Midcredits 97th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 59/100 in their films, across 27 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Paul McGillion work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul McGillion's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael Shepard shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles