Misha Collins

Misha Collins
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Name:
Misha Collins
Real name:
Dmitri Tippens Krushnic
Who is:
Birth date:
(50 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:
6'0 ft ()
Weight:
181 lb (82 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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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
Misha Collins

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 in his childhood and now
Misha Collins in his childhood and now
The surname Krushnic is rare in the US. Six generations of Krushnics lived in Canada, though whether their ancestors came from Ukraine, Poland, or Russia remains unclear.
Misha Collins speaks Russian
Misha's mother performed in amateur theater while also working as a professional storyteller. As a little boy, Misha often took part in her plays. This early exposure likely influenced his eventual career choice.

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.
Young Misha Collins in Charmed
Young Misha Collins in Charmed
He gradually realized that acting was more profitable than his company and decided to focus on his entertainment career. The young man adopted the scenic name Misha Collins and moved to Los Angeles to continue his acting career. He soon made a strong impression on 24 (2001), where he portrayed Russian operative Alexis Drazen. His knowledge of Russian was his strong asset for that movie. Misha's accent was so convincing that the producer actually asked him which Eastern European country he was from.
Misha Collins as Alexis Drazen
Misha Collins as Alexis Drazen
Sometimes Collins agreed to take on risky roles. For example, in 2006 he accepted the role of Paul Bernardo in Karla, a maniac, who killed 3 women (the movie was based on a true story). The character was so controversial that Misha ultimately regretted his involvement in the project. Later, the actor reflected: "Before filming the violent scenes, I wasn't sure I could go through with them. But when we started shooting the most violent ones, I was surprised by my reaction. It scared me... somewhere deep in my psyche, there's this seed of real primal violence that I've never expressed in ordinary life. That realization stopped me cold. It was terrifying."
In Karla Misha Collins played a maniac
In Karla Misha Collins played a maniac

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.
Misha Collins's inductions in the rank of directors
Misha Collins's inductions in the rank of directors
During this time, Misha forged genuine friendships with his co-stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles.
Misha Collins and Jensen Ackles are close friends in real life
Misha Collins and Jensen Ackles are close friends in real life
Many fans wondered what kept the show so popular. Collins has his own theory: the show works because it's not just about two guys fighting monsters—it's about two very different brothers battling dark forces while working through their own personal demons.
Misha Collins wearing Castiel's trench coat
Misha Collins wearing Castiel's trench coat
Not only is Misha a famous actor, but he is also a published poet. In 2008, he published two poems: Old Bones and Baby Pants.

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.
Misha Collins with his wife and son
Misha Collins with his wife and son
On September 23, 2010, the couple welcomed their son West Anaximander Collins, and two years later (September 25, 2012) their daughter Maison Marie.
Where do you run, if your dad is Misha Collins?
Misha Collins is also heavily involved in charity work. He's the President and co-founder of Random Acts, an organization that sponsors and organizes random acts of kindness in developing countries.
Misha Collins with his son
Misha Collins with his son
Beyond that, in 2011 the actor founded GISHWHES, a charity dedicated to environmental improvement.

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.
Misha Collins has his own YouTube Channel
Collins is extremely popular with his audience. That's exactly why he received the 2015 People's Choice Award for Favorite Fantasy TV Actor.
Misha Collins knows Russian
Misha Collins knows Russian
The actor is also a talented handyman – he built his own house and most of his furniture. His house is also home to two pet turtles named Drydraluxlaloud and Bonnie Brae.

The actor loves hiking and spending time outdoors. In winter, he often heads to the High Sierra Mountains for snowboarding.
As a responsible citizen, Misha takes an interest in politics. In May 2016, he attended a Trump rally (when Trump was running for President) but was unimpressed by other attendees after one announced that everyone should fear America. This opened the actor's eyes to Trump's controversial candidacy. He urged people to vote and make the right choice to ensure "we don't end up with this [BLEEP] in our White House."

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.
Misha Collins in Season 11 of Supernatural
Misha Collins in Season 11 of Supernatural
  • Collins is handsome and a family guy with a wife and two children;) Generally a positive actor
    2021-04-15 11:22:02
  • I watched the TV series «Supernatural» with Collins, very cool!!!
    2021-04-10 16:50:59
  • Very unexpectedly, so many years after the release of the beloved childhood TV series «Charmed», to find out that Misha Collins also took part there!
    2021-03-29 15:43:43
  • I didn’t suppose that Misha Collins was a fake name... Well, I think he did the right thing, that he changed to be recognized
    2021-03-23 16:20:41
  • I think everyone knows Misha Collins, a very cool dude, and even with Slavic roots
    2021-03-15 21:35:28
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