Paul McGillion

Dr Carson Beckett in Stargate Atlantis

Born in Paisley, Paul McGillion’s family moved to Canada when he was two years old. Cutting his acting teeth on guest- starring roles on Sliders, The X- Files, First Wave and The Commish, McGillion also showed up in a first season episode of Stargate SG- 1 before starring as the fan favourite Dr Carson Beckett in spin- off series Stargate Atlantis. More recently, he’s appeared in 24, Supernatural, V, Sanctuary, Fringe and Once Upon A Time. He’ll also appear in Brad Bird’s upcoming top- secret movie Tomorrowland next year.

Would you like to play Dr Carson Beckett again?

Absolutely, if the opportunity came along. It would be a blast!

What’s the stranges t reques t you’ve had from a fan?

I once signed a blue, rubber surgical glove for a fan. He apparently got a lot of people to sign gloves, and I asked him what he did with them. He told me he filled them with contact cement and put them on his wall. I wrote, “Paul McGillion – Dr Carson Beckett – HELP ME.”

Have any of Carson’s skills or attributes have ben useful in real life?

I’m the worst doctor in the galaxy, but I think his sense of humour is something great to have.

What would Beckett be doing now?

He’d probably be on a planet somewhere with a bunch of Swedish models!

do you think anything was unfinished about his story?

I think there’s a multitude of different stories that could be told from his perspective, and with all the characters from Stargate Atlantis. I think there was a lot of room for growth for him on the show.

Did you get any souvenirs from the set?

I have the Stargate. Just kidding, obviously. I have my costume, a couple of ear buds, and a few little knick- knacks.

I s there anything from the show you wish was real?

Dude! How great would the Stargate be if it were real? To be able to pop through the Stargate to another galaxy would be amazing.

What would i t say on the Dr Beckett’s graves tone?

“Never gone.”