Misha Collins

Born Dmitri Tippens Krushnic, Collins grew up in Massachusetts and attended the University of Chicago, where he earned a degree in sociology. He later held an internship at the White House during the Clinton administration. After college he worked as a carpenter and began performing in Chicago theater before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

His early television work included guest roles on Charmed, NYPD Blue, and 24, where he played Alexis Drazen. He also appeared in episodes of ER and Monk, and in the 2006 film Karla. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he was cast as Castiel on The CW's Supernatural. The angel was first written as a short-term character, but Castiel became integral to the series' mythology, and Collins remained with the show through its 15th and final season.

Outside acting, Collins founded Random Acts in 2010, a nonprofit that funds and encourages acts of kindness. He also created GISH, the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt, an annual event that combines elaborate challenges with charitable fundraising. The project has attracted participants from around the world and supports Random Acts' programs.

Collins married Victoria Vantoch in 2001. They have two children and co-wrote The Adventurous Eaters Club, a cookbook about family meals. Collins has also been active in online fan communities and has spoken about the role that Supernatural's fandom played in his charity work.

Misha Collins was born on August 20, 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. In Cardology (Destiny Cards), August 20, 1974 corresponds to the Six of Clubs, making the Six of Clubs his Birth Card.

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