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I've had a long line of failed television programs, pilots that were never picked up, series that didn't go very long. I've learned that there's really nothing you can do. If it's not in my control, I try not to worry about it.

Nathan Fillion

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Nathan Fillion
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 27
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Executive Producer
Film Actor
Television Actor
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Edmonton
Alberta
Nathan Christopher Fillion
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