Misha Collins Information

Actor
USA

Biography:
Misha Collins stars as Castiel, the angel on The CW's thriller, "Supernatural." In addition to "Supernatural," Misha has had recurring roles on "ER" and "24" and has guest-starred on numerous other shows including "Nip/Tuck," "CSI," "CSI:NY," "NCIS," "Monk," and "NYPD Blue" to name a few. On the big screen, Misha is best known for his role as serial killer Paul Bernardo in the film "Karla." Other film credits include "Par 6" and "Girl, Interrupted." Misha wrote and directed the comic series: TSA America, Level Orange and has Directed an episode of Supernatural.

Misha was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a BA in Social Theory from The University of Chicago, where he graduated with honors. Before turning to acting, he worked as a carpenter and woodworker in New England's Berkshire Mountains. Misha also interned at the White House during the Clinton Administration and worked at National Public Radio headquarters in DC.

Misha is a published poet with works in "The Columbia Poetry Review," "The California Quarterly" and other literary journals. A film Misha helped produce, "Loot," won "Best Documentary Feature" at the LA Film Festival in 2008 and aired on HBO.