The sixth of seven children, Paul's family emigrated to Canada from Paisley, Scotland when he was just 2 years old. He returned to Scotland during his early teens for a few years before heading back to Canada . Paul has a degree in Teaching and while studying at University, got involved in various sports including wrestling. After graduating the actor began his career teaching theatre in Toronto, squeezing in time to attend auditions, finally making the move to Vancouver. Paul has worked extensively in film, TV and the theatre for the last 12 years, as well as teaching scene study in 1998 & 1999 at the respected Vancouver Film School.
Born in Paisley, Scotland. Raised in Canada.
Has played the first character to go through the Stargate, Dr. Ernest Littlefield, in the "Stargate SG-1" Season One episode "The Torment of Tantalus".
His wife, Courtney, gave birth to their first child, a son, Hugh McGillion on August 5, 2012.
Has made guest appearances on all three of the longest running North American science fiction series: "The X Files" , "Stargate SG-1" and "Smallville" .
Has appeared with Amanda Tapping on three different series: "Stargate SG-1" , "Stargate: Atlantis" and "Sanctuary" .
(December 2004) Promoted from recurring guest star to series regular on "Stargate: Atlantis" .
