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Paul McGillion (born January 5, 1969) is a Scottish-Canadian actor, who has worked in television, film and theatre. He is best known for his role on the television series Stargate Atlantis as Dr. Carson Beckett.
Paul McGillion. Actor: Fargo. 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 McGillion. Actor: Fargo. 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.
Oct 18, 2018 · VIDEO: Stargate Atlantis actor Paul McGillion talks about Carson Beckett, his character's most important episodes, and what he's working on right now.
Doctor Carson Beckett, the "Cowardly Lion of Atlantis" himself, joins Dial the Gate to reminisce about his years practicing medicine in the Pegasus Galaxy, a...
Atlantis's first doctor, "Carson Beckett" actor Paul McGillion, returns to Dial the Gate in this PRE-RECORDED interview to bring us up to speed on his recent projects, share memories of working...
He is portrayed by Scottish-born Canadian actor Paul McGillion, who previously played Dr. Ernest Littlefield in the first season of SG-1. The character's Scottish nationality was only decided after McGillion's audition. Dr. Beckett's character arc begins in the pilot episode "Rising".
Paul's first appearence in the Stargate franchise was in the episode "The Torment Of Tantalus" (Stargate SG-1) playing the young Ernest Littlefield. When Stargate Atlantis launched in July 2004, he got a recurring role in the first season as Dr. Carson Beckett, and became a full main cast member since season 2.
Paul McGillion. Biography. 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 studied both education (major) and theatre (minor) at University, and also got involved in various sports including becoming a freestyle wrestling champion. After graduating the actor began his career teaching theatre in Toronto, squeezing in time to attend auditions.
