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** Dr. [[Ernest Littlefield]] ([[SG1]]: {{ep|The Torment of Tantalus}} | |||
** Dr. [[Carson Beckett]] (''[[Stargate Atlantis]]'', see [[Carson Beckett#Episodes featuring Carson Beckett|the list of appearances]]) | |||
** An [[hallucination]] of Dr. [[Carson Beckett (Sunday hallucination)|Carson Beckett]] experienced by [[Rodney McKay]] ([[SGA]]: {{ep|Sunday}}) | |||
** A [[clone]] version of Dr. [[Carson Beckett (clone)|Carson Beckett]] built by "[[Michael]]" (''[[Stargate Atlantis]]'', see [[Carson Beckett (clone)#Episodes featuring Carson Beckett's clone|the list of appearances]]) | |||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* McGillion has been credited as Guest Star from "[[Rising]]" to {{ep|Runner}}. After that, he became part of the main cast until the death of the character in {{ep|Sunday}}. | |||
* A group of fans set up a campaign at "savecarsonbeckett.com" before news of McGillion's departure was confirmed.<ref name="gw261106">{{cite news |url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2006/11/iatlantisi_cast_member_to_depart.shtml |first=Darren |last=Sumner |title=Atlantis cast member to depart |date=November 26, 2006 |accessdate=March 12, 2009}}</ref> Although the episode {{ep|Sunday}} was highly admired, his character's death caused dismay and outrage among fans and critics.<ref name="scifiwilson">{{cite news |url=http://scifi.about.com/od/stargate/a/sga_beckett.htm |title=Carson Beckett: Don't Kill Off the Fan Favorites |first=Mark |last=Wilson |publisher=About.com |year=2007 |accessdate=March 14, 2009}}</ref> Maureen Ryan of the ''[[wikipedia:Chicago Tribune|Chicago Tribune]]'' labelled the killing Beckett a "bonehead decision".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/06/times-up-forsta.html |title= Time's not on the side of 'Stargate SG-1,' which ends Friday |first=Maureen |last=Ryan |publisher=Chicago Tribune |date=June 21, 2007 |accessdate=March 14, 2009}}</ref> The producers did not anticipate the protest after the airing of the episode.<ref name=sf_d402_mg>{{cite video |people=[[Martin Gero|Gero, Martin]], |date=2008 |title=The Doctor Is In: The Return of Paul McGillion |medium= DVD – Stargate Atlantis: Season 4 |publisher=[[MGM]]}}</ref> Between 60 to 100 fans from all over the world gathered for a peaceful protest outside [[The Bridge Studios]] in [[Vancouver]] on March 22, 2007, hiring a local pipe band.<ref name=sf_d402_mg/><ref>{{cite news|title=A Message From Paul McGillion|url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2007/03/a_message_from_paul_mcgillion.shtml|date=March 1, 2007|first=David|last=Read|accessdate=2007-03-01|publisher=[[GateWorld]]}}</ref> Another protest followed at [[wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con International]] on July 27, 2007.<ref name="scifiwilson"/> McGillion returned in the cast as a reccuring actor, interpreting a [[Carson Beckett (clone)|cloned version of Carson Beckett]] in [[Stargate Atlantis Season 4|Season 4]] and [[Stargate Atlantis Season 5|Season 5]] of ''[[Stargate Atlantis]]''. | |||
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Revision as of 06:03, 12 December 2016
For other uses, see Paul.
| Paul McGillion | |
|---|---|
| Biographical information | |
| Birth date |
January 5, 1969 Paisley, Scotland, UK |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Professional information | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994—present |
| Stargate-related information | |
| Related series |
Stargate SG-1 Stargate Atlantis |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Characters |
Ernest Littlefield (SG1) Dr. Carson Beckett (SGA) |
Biography
Involvement in the Stargate universe
- Actor
- Dr. Ernest Littlefield (SG1: "The Torment of Tantalus"
- Dr. Carson Beckett (Stargate Atlantis, see the list of appearances)
- An hallucination of Dr. Carson Beckett experienced by Rodney McKay (SGA: "Sunday")
- A clone version of Dr. Carson Beckett built by "Michael" (Stargate Atlantis, see the list of appearances)
Filmography
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| Film and Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Function | Role | Notes |
Notes
- McGillion has been credited as Guest Star from "Rising" to "Runner". After that, he became part of the main cast until the death of the character in "Sunday".
- A group of fans set up a campaign at "savecarsonbeckett.com" before news of McGillion's departure was confirmed.[1] Although the episode "Sunday" was highly admired, his character's death caused dismay and outrage among fans and critics.[2] Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune labelled the killing Beckett a "bonehead decision".[3] The producers did not anticipate the protest after the airing of the episode.[4] Between 60 to 100 fans from all over the world gathered for a peaceful protest outside The Bridge Studios in Vancouver on March 22, 2007, hiring a local pipe band.[4][5] Another protest followed at San Diego Comic-Con International on July 27, 2007.[2] McGillion returned in the cast as a reccuring actor, interpreting a cloned version of Carson Beckett in Season 4 and Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.
External links
Paul McGillion on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul McGillion at the Internet Movie Database- savecarsonbeckett.com, a website established by fans who protested since the "death" of their favorite doctor in "Sunday".
References
- ↑ Sumner, Darren (November 26, 2006). "Atlantis cast member to depart". Retrieved March 12, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wilson, Mark (2007). "Carson Beckett: Don't Kill Off the Fan Favorites". About.com. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ↑ Ryan, Maureen (June 21, 2007). "Time's not on the side of 'Stargate SG-1,' which ends Friday". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gero, Martin, (2008). The Doctor Is In: The Return of Paul McGillion (DVD – Stargate Atlantis: Season 4). MGM.
- ↑ Read, David (March 1, 2007). "A Message From Paul McGillion". GateWorld. Retrieved 2007-03-01.