Who is Misha Collins
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Misha Collins is an American actor best known for his roles as season one villain Alexis Drazen in Fox's 24, Castiel, an angel of the Lord, in season four of the CW's Supernatural, and serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo in the film Karla.
In addition to his acting career, Misha has an extremely interesting and varied past that has included working as a White House intern during Bill Clinton's presidency, starting his own software company, and studying Buddhism in a monastery in Nepal. He also studied social theory at the University of Chicago, built his own house (and much of his furniture), and is a published poet.
Fans appreciate the skill and intelligence he brings to his television and film roles, the thoughtfulness and dry wit that he displays in interviews, and, of course, those beautiful blue eyes!
In addition to his acting career, Misha has an extremely interesting and varied past that has included working as a White House intern during Bill Clinton's presidency, starting his own software company, and studying Buddhism in a monastery in Nepal. He also studied social theory at the University of Chicago, built his own house (and much of his furniture), and is a published poet.
Fans appreciate the skill and intelligence he brings to his television and film roles, the thoughtfulness and dry wit that he displays in interviews, and, of course, those beautiful blue eyes!
Contents at a Glance

Quotable Misha
On His University Career
I studied social theory. Marx and Faber, Durkheim. You know, dead white men and their theories about how civilization works. - Source
On (Not) Being a Minority
I played a Serb on 24 for several episodes and the producers of the show came in to talk to me, like 5 episodes in. Denzel Washington had just won an Oscar and they said, 'isn't it great that minorities are finally getting recognition at the Oscars? It's great for people like you and for Denzel Washington.' I said, 'I'm sorry but I don't think I qualify. I'm a white guy from Massachusetts.' - Source
On the prank-loving reputation of co-stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki
Maybe I should consider a pre-emptive Bush doctrine kind of first strike. - Source
On Acting and Politics
I was planning on going into politics before I was an actor. I interned at the White House but became so disillusioned with politics after interning in the White House that I turned to what some might consider an equally nefarious career. - Source
I studied social theory. Marx and Faber, Durkheim. You know, dead white men and their theories about how civilization works. - Source
On (Not) Being a Minority
I played a Serb on 24 for several episodes and the producers of the show came in to talk to me, like 5 episodes in. Denzel Washington had just won an Oscar and they said, 'isn't it great that minorities are finally getting recognition at the Oscars? It's great for people like you and for Denzel Washington.' I said, 'I'm sorry but I don't think I qualify. I'm a white guy from Massachusetts.' - Source
On the prank-loving reputation of co-stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki
Maybe I should consider a pre-emptive Bush doctrine kind of first strike. - Source
On Acting and Politics
I was planning on going into politics before I was an actor. I interned at the White House but became so disillusioned with politics after interning in the White House that I turned to what some might consider an equally nefarious career. - Source

Misha Collins as Castiel.
Watch Lazarus Rising
Lazarus Rising, the first episode of season 4 of Supernatural, was also our introduction to Misha and Castiel.
Castiel's Entrance
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Quotable Castiel
"I'm the one who gripped you tight and raised you from perdition." - Lazarus Rising
"You should show me some respect. I dragged you out of Hell. I can throw you back in." - Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean Winchester.
"You should show me some respect. I dragged you out of Hell. I can throw you back in." - Are You There, God? It's Me, Dean Winchester.
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Disclaimer
This lens is fan-made and has no connection to Misha Collins or any of the cast or crew on any of his TV shows or films. All proceeds go to the Squidoo Charity Fund.
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chocsie
Aug 21, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
- just watched lazarus rising yesterday. I'm so excited to see misha's next appearance. nice lens!
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BigGirlBlue
May 6, 2011 @ 11:30 pm | delete
- I find Castiel and Misha so amusing. I just finished coming from his Twitter which is quite engaging.
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wikuowen
Jan 23, 2011 @ 12:07 pm | delete
- Misha Collins is truly an awesome angel
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mackmccoy
Aug 7, 2009 @ 7:26 pm | delete
- Are you a fan? Don't forget to show your support by voting for Misha at http://tweeterwall.mallplace.com/tw/continental/mr-twitter-north-america
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