Misha Collins's Biography
Misha Collins is a talented American actor, producer, director, and poet. He shot to fame playing the angel Castiel on the hit series Supernatural. In 2011, he founded a charity called GISHWHES.
Misha Collins's Childhood
Dmitri Tippens Krushnic was born to a low-income family in Boston. His father, Richard Edward Krushnic, worked blue-collar jobs, while his mother Rebecca Tippens was a devoted hippie. In her youth she traveled to the USSR, and according to some sources, she dated a man named Dmitry—the inspiration for her son's name. The family had three other children: son Sasha and two daughters, Elizabeth and Danielle.
Misha Collins's Education
His parents constantly moved while searching for work, so Misha rarely stayed at the same school for more than a year. However, in 1992, he graduated from a prestigious high school in Northfield.After graduating high school, Misha headed to college. During his studies, the Krushnics' house burned down, making their already tight finances even worse. To pay for tuition, he worked as a woodworker, carpenter, and later at National Public Radio before becoming an advertising producer. This final job suited him perfectly—he enjoyed creating promotional slogans and articles for the Weekly Edition.
Beyond that, Misha dreamed of a political career and even scored a White House internship as a student. His hard work earned him a sociology degree from the University of Chicago. Then he made a surprising move—traveling to Tibetan and Nepalese monasteries in search of enlightenment. This soon became his tradition. Once or twice a year, the actor retreats from the world for 10-day meditation sessions.
Misha Collins's movie career
After graduating from university, Misha launched a company focused on educational software. Alongside this venture, he began taking acting classes and actively used his skills to promote his business.Misha has always been creative with a deep appreciation for art. He strived to create new images and concepts, and even wrote poetry. His passion for acting was therefore a natural evolution of his artistic personality.
Through hard work and determination, he managed to land his first screen roles. He appeared on NYPD Blue (1993), ER (1994), and 7 Days (1998). In 1999 he appeared on Charmed as the boyfriend of one of the show's leading actresses.



Misha Collins and Supernatural: a new twist in his popularity
Misha's appearance as Angel Castiel in Season 4 of Supernatural became a breakout success. Collins dove deep into preparation, even reading the Book of Revelation. Originally planned for just 6 episodes, his character proved so popular that the showrunners rewrote their plans. Misha ended up in 13 Season 4 episodes as a guest star, became a series regular in Season 5, and even tackled the role of Lucifer in Season 11.Collins also stepped behind the camera to direct. He directed Episode 17 of Season 9.



Beyond acting, Collins has honed his directing and producing skills. He spearheaded the sci-fi series Divine: The Series (2011) and the web series TSA America: Level Orange (2014).
Misha Collins's Private Life
Misha Collins has been in a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart Victoria Vantoch. The couple got married in 2001. His wife developed an interest in anthropology, earned her bachelor's degree, and began researching beauty, gender relations, and pop culture. In 2007, she received a scholarship from NASA.

Collins is very open with his fans and the media. He has a Twitter account and his own YouTube channel. The actor jokingly calls his followers "minions" while referring to himself as "The Babysitter" and "the Supreme Overlord." In 2010, his "minions" donated over $30,000 to help with the devastating aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. Misha speaks Russian and has on multiple occasions visited Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

The actor loves hiking and spending time outdoors. In winter, he often heads to the High Sierra Mountains for snowboarding.
Misha Collins Now
Misha Collins continues to maintain an active acting career. He's an interesting, popular, and unconventional actor, which ensures continued fame and demand. He continues appearing in Supernatural. Season 15 premiered in fall 2019.