Joe Flanigan Biography

Fast Facts

• Earned a history degree from the University of Colorado and appeared in the production of William Shakespeare's "Coriolanus," wrote for many years on Capitol Hill and several New York City publications before pursuing an acting career
• Studied acting at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse, appearing in a number of TV commercials and small roles on NBC series' "Sisters" and "First Monday․"
• Quote: "(On the success of "Stargate: Atlantis") "I think we're lucky we have likable characters and we also have fun, you see us having fun․․․ Comedy and humor are probably the saving grace for us․ It allows us to keep going, I think․""
• Best known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard in "Stargate: Atlantis․"
• While playing Lt․ Colonel John Sheppard in "Stargate: Atlantis," Flanigan worked with the writers and penned two episodes, including the second season's "Epiphany" and the fourth season's "Outcast․"
• Appeared in his school's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire․"
• Of the five original "Stargate: Atlantis" regulars, Flanigan is the only American actor
• Shares a birthday with former "Stargate: Atlantis" co-star Paul McGillion