Nathan Fillion first became known to daytime audiences as ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Joey Buchanan (here with Robin Strasser, ex-Dorian; Vivian, DAYS), who he played from 1994-97.
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Post-Llanview, Fillion starred alongside Ryan Reynolds, Suzanne Cryer, Richard Ruccolo and Traylor Howard in TWO GUYS, A GIRL AND A PIZZA PLACE from 1998-2001.
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The actor became a cult favorite as the lead in FIREFLY, alongside Gina Torres (ex-Magdalena/Nell, OLTL) in 2002-03.
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In 2003, the actor played Caleb in the 7th season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar (ex-Kendall, ALL MY CHILDREN).
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Fillion reunited with Torres for the film Serenity, in 2005, which was a continuation of the series FIREFLY .
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The actor appeared alongside Evangeline Lilly in an episode of LOST in 2006.
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Fillion hit the big screen in 2007 with Keri Russell in Waitress.
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In 2009, Nathan landed the lead in CASTLE alongside Stana Katic, which became a huge hit for ABC and ran for eight seasons.
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Fillion starred with Logan Lerman in the 2013 film, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters in 2013.
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The actor played sleazy Gary Wells in the freshman season of SANTA CLARITA DIET in 2017.
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Fillion currently stars in THE ROOKIE, as officer John Nolan. The show's sophomore season debuts on September 29