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|actorname= Misha Collins
  
|actorname= Misha Collins
 
|image= Castiel S12 Headshot.jpg
  
|image= Castiel S12 Headshot.jpg
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|birthdate= August 20th, 1974
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|birthdate= August 20th, 1974 {{c|age 45}}
 
|birthplace= Boston, Massachusetts
  
|birthplace= Boston, Massachusetts
 
|gender= Male
  
|gender= Male
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|otheroccupations= Husband<br />Father<br />Poet<br />Politician {{c|formerly}}
  
|otheroccupations= Husband<br />Father<br />Poet<br />Politician {{c|formerly}}
 
|education=Northfield Mount Hermon School
  
|education=Northfield Mount Hermon School
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University of Chicago
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University of Chicago
 
|spouse= Victoria Vantoch
  
|spouse= Victoria Vantoch
 
|children= West Anaximander Collins<br />Maison Marie Collins
  
|children= West Anaximander Collins<br />Maison Marie Collins
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|role(s)= [[Castiel]]<br />[[Jimmy Novak]]<br />[[Castiel (The End)|2014!Castiel]]<br />[[Misha Collins (character)|Meta Misha]]<br />[[Lucifer]]<br />[[Cosmic Entity]]<br />[[Asmodeus]]<br />[[Zachariah (Apocalypse World)]]
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|role(s)= [[Castiel]]<br />[[Jimmy Novak]]<br />[[Castiel (The End)|2014!Castiel]]<br />[[Misha Collins (character)|Meta Misha]]<br /> Every single [[Leviathans|Leviathan]] {{c|while inside Castiel's body}}<br />[[Lucifer]]<br />[[Cosmic Entity]]<br />[[Asmodeus]]<br />[[Zachariah (Apocalypse World)|Alternate Zachariah]]<br />[[Castiel (Apocalypse World)|Apocalypse World Castiel]]<br />[[Castiel (Lebanon)|Alternate Castiel]]<br />[[Castiel (The Trap)|Future Castiel]]
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|appearances= [[Season 4]] - present
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|appearances= [[Season 4]] - present
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|othershows= Monk<br />Charmed}}'''Misha Collins,''' born '''Dmitri Tippens Krushnic,''' is an American actor who portrays [[Castiel]] and several other characters in ''[[Supernatural]]''. He also directed [[Season 9]]'s [[Mother's Little Helper]].
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|othershows= Monk<br />Charmed}}
  
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'''Misha Collins,''' born '''Dmitri Tippens Krushnic,''' is an American actor who portrays [[Castiel]] and several other characters in ''[[Supernatural]]''. He also directed [[Season 9]]'s [[Mother's Little Helper]].
  
   
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He was introduced on the series as a guest star during season [[Season 4|4]] but was later promoted to a series regular for seasons [[Season 5|5]] and [[Season 6|6]] before being demoted again during seasons [[Season 7|7]] and [[Season 8|8]] and then he was promoted to a series regular again for season [[Season 9|9]] to [[Season 13|present]].
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He was introduced on the series as a guest star during [[Season 4]] but was later promoted to a series regular for [[Season 5]] and [[Season 6]] before being demoted again during [[Season 7]] and [[Season 8]] and then he was promoted to a series regular again for [[Season 9]] to [[Season 15]].
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
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In 2016, Misha launched a GISHWHES campaign, urging fans to participate and help other people.
  
In 2016, Misha launched a GISHWHES campaign, urging fans to participate and help other people.
   
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In 2017, Misha created his own [http://death2normalcy.com/d2nprelaunch/ website] .
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In 2017, Misha created his own [http://death2normalcy.com/d2nprelaunch/ website].
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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**''[[Good God, Y'all]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Good God, Y'all]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[Free To Be You and Me]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Free To Be You and Me]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The End]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Castiel (The End)|Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The End]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Castiel (The End)|2014!Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[I Believe the Children Are Our Future]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[I Believe the Children Are Our Future]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[Changing Channels]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Changing Channels]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The Man Who Knew Too Much]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[The Man Who Knew Too Much]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
*[[Season 7]]
  
*[[Season 7]]
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**''[[Meet the New Boss]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Meet the New Boss]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and the [[Leviathans]]}}
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**''[[Hello, Cruel World]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Hello, Cruel World]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and the [[Leviathans]]}}
 
**''[[The Born-Again Identity]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and Emanuel}}
  
**''[[The Born-Again Identity]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and Emanuel}}
 
**''[[Reading Is Fundamental]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Reading Is Fundamental]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Our Little World]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Our Little World]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[The Devil in the Details]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Lucifer]]}}
  
**''[[The Devil in the Details]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Lucifer]]}}
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**''[[Into the Mystic]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Lucifer]]}}
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**''[[Into the Mystic]]'' {{c|as [[Lucifer]]}}
 
**''[[The Vessel]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Lucifer]]}}
  
**''[[The Vessel]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Lucifer]]}}
 
**''[[Beyond the Mat]]'' {{c|as [[Lucifer]]}}
  
**''[[Beyond the Mat]]'' {{c|as [[Lucifer]]}}
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**''[[Advanced Thanatology]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Advanced Thanatology]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[Tombstone]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Tombstone]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[War of the Worlds]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[War of the Worlds]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Asmodeus]]; voice only}}
 
**''[[Various & Sundry Villains]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Various & Sundry Villains]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[Devil's Bargain]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Asmodeus]]}}
  
**''[[Devil's Bargain]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Asmodeus]]}}
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**''[[Good Intentions]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Good Intentions]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Zachariah (Apocalypse World)|Zachariah]]}}
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**''[[ScoobyNatural]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Scoobynatural]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
 
**''[[Bring 'em Back Alive]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
  
**''[[Bring 'em Back Alive]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Funeralia]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Beat the Devil]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Exodus]] ''{{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Castiel (Apocalypse World)|Apocalypse World Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Let the Good Times Roll]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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*[[Season 14]]
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**''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Gods and Monsters]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The Scar]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Unhuman Nature]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Byzantium]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The Spear]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Nihilism]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Prophet and Loss]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Lebanon]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel (Lebanon)|Alternate Castiel]] and [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Ouroboros]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Peace of Mind]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Game Night]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Absence]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Jack in the Box]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Moriah]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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*[[Season 15]]
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**''[[Back and to the Future]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Raising Hell]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The Rupture]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Golden Time]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Last Call]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[Our Father, Who Aren't in Heaven]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]]}}
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**''[[The Trap]]'' {{c|as [[Castiel]] and [[Castiel (The Trap)|Future Castiel]]}}
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*''[[A Very Special Supernatural Special]]'' {{c|as himself; commentary}}
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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* Misha often talks about being bullied by co-stars [[Jared Padalecki|Jared]] and [[Jensen Ackles|Jensen]] while on set. Even while directing, Jared and Jensen assaulted him with pies to the face, among other things.
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*Misha often talks about being bullied by co-stars [[Jared Padalecki|Jared]] and [[Jensen Ackles|Jensen]] while on set. Even while directing, Jared and Jensen assaulted him with pies to the face, among other things.
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** His worst experience was during [[Season 9]]. He directed [[Mother's Little Helper]] in that season and this may explain their behavior.
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**His worst experience was during [[Season 9]]. He directed [[Mother's Little Helper]] in that season and this may explain their behavior.
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* When asked by fans what supernatural being he wanted to be, Misha answered "a unicorn".
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*When asked by fans what supernatural being he wanted to be, Misha answered "a unicorn".
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* Misha was among two actors who auditioned for the role of Castiel, the other being Mark Pellegrino. Misha ultimately won the role and later got to portray Mark's character, Lucifer.
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*Misha was among two actors who auditioned for the role of Castiel, the other being Mark Pellegrino. Misha ultimately won the role and later got to portray Mark's character, Lucifer.
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* Misha once expressed his distaste in wearing the same outfit all the time. The producers ultimately gave in to his complaints and got rid of [[Castiel's trench coat]] in season 9 episode "[[I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here]]".
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*Misha once expressed his distaste in wearing the same outfit all the time. The producers ultimately gave in to his complaints and got rid of [[Castiel's trench coat]] in season 9 episode "[[I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here]]".
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* It was revealed that he was only meant to be on the show for three episodes but due to the positive feedback from the fans and the producers, they've decided to promote him to a series regular.
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*It was revealed that he was only meant to be on the show for three episodes but due to the positive feedback from the fans and the producers, they've decided to promote him to a series regular.
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* Misha believes Castiel would prefer being an angel rather a human, because he gets to have superpowers.
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*Misha believes Castiel would prefer being an angel rather a human, because he gets to have superpowers.
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*Misha revealed that the surname "Collins" was his mother’s mother’s mother’s maiden name.
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*Misha revealed that the surname "Collins" was his mother's mother's mother's maiden name.
 
**Before using the surname "Collins" as a stage name, Misha had planned to use "Bear" instead. He chose Collins because he felt less of a sell-out by using a family name.
  
**Before using the surname "Collins" as a stage name, Misha had planned to use "Bear" instead. He chose Collins because he felt less of a sell-out by using a family name.
 
*Misha has cited that "[[The French Mistake]]" and "[[Baby]]" are his favorite episodes.
  
*Misha has cited that "[[The French Mistake]]" and "[[Baby]]" are his favorite episodes.
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==External links==
  
==External links==
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*{{IMDB|url=name/nm0172557/|text=Misha Collins}}
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*{{Imdb|url=name/nm0172557/|text=Misha Collins}}
 
*[[wikipedia:Misha Collins|Misha Collins]] on Wikipedia
  
*[[wikipedia:Misha Collins|Misha Collins]] on Wikipedia
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*[http://twitter.com/#!/mishacollins Misha Collins] at [http://twitter.com/ Twitter]
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*[http://twitter.com/mishacollins Misha Collins] at [http://twitter.com/ Twitter]
 
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Revision as of 15:28, 20 March 2020

Misha Collins, born Dmitri Tippens Krushnic, is an American actor who portrays Castiel and several other characters in Supernatural. He also directed Season 9's Mother's Little Helper.

He was introduced on the series as a guest star during Season 4 but was later promoted to a series regular for Season 5 and Season 6 before being demoted again during Season 7 and Season 8 and then he was promoted to a series regular again for Season 9 to Season 15.

Background

Collins is an American actor who has appeared in episodes of 24, NCIS and ER, as well as the movies Par 6 and Karla. He also had a starring role in the made-for-television movie Stonehenge Apocalypse, where he played scientist Jacob Glaser.

Misha also starred in Moving Alan, alongside actor Mark Pellegrino.

On Twitter, Misha previously dubbed his followers as "minions". Recently, he refers to them as his "friends".

Collins has also spent time in Russia and has also successfully mastered the accent which gave him an edge when he played the assassin Alexis Drazen on 24.

In 2016, Misha launched a GISHWHES campaign, urging fans to participate and help other people.

In 2017, Misha created his own website.

Appearances

Trivia

  • Misha often talks about being bullied by co-stars Jared and Jensen while on set. Even while directing, Jared and Jensen assaulted him with pies to the face, among other things.
  • When asked by fans what supernatural being he wanted to be, Misha answered "a unicorn".
  • Misha was among two actors who auditioned for the role of Castiel, the other being Mark Pellegrino. Misha ultimately won the role and later got to portray Mark's character, Lucifer.
  • Misha once expressed his distaste in wearing the same outfit all the time. The producers ultimately gave in to his complaints and got rid of Castiel's trench coat in season 9 episode "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here".
  • It was revealed that he was only meant to be on the show for three episodes but due to the positive feedback from the fans and the producers, they've decided to promote him to a series regular.
  • Misha believes Castiel would prefer being an angel rather a human, because he gets to have superpowers.
  • Misha revealed that the surname "Collins" was his mother's mother's mother's maiden name.
    • Before using the surname "Collins" as a stage name, Misha had planned to use "Bear" instead. He chose Collins because he felt less of a sell-out by using a family name.
  • Misha has cited that "The French Mistake" and "Baby" are his favorite episodes.
  • During SDCC 2017, Misha revealed that his favorite prop was Dean Winchester.

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