6 Unknown Facts About Supernatural Actors That The Fans Might Not Know

4. GABRIEL IS A DIRECTOR

6 Unknown Facts About Supernatural Actors That The Fans Might Not Know
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Richard Speight Jr. made his first appearance on Supernatural in the form of a trickster who goofed around with the Winchesters. It wasn’t until Season 5 when we learned about his true identity, the archangel Gabriel. His presence was impactful and his deaths were heartbreaking. Apart from being a terrific actor, Richard Speight Jr. is also quite an accomplished director. He has directed a total of 11 episodes of Supernatural, 4 episodes of the Netflix hit series Lucifer, and 3 episodes of CW’s Kung Fu. The actor decided to sharpen his direction and writing skills which prompted him to take a break from the acting.

3. BOBBY IS A FILM HISTORIAN

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Bobby Singer served as a father figure to the boys in the absence of John. Many fans consider him to be the true dad of the boys than John. The actor Jim Beaver who portrayed Bobby served in the Marine Corps and was discharged as Corporal. After being released from the active duty, he turned his attention to theater. He made his acting stage debut in 1972. He has a long varied career and he has worked several different jobs and roles in his illustrious career such as cab driver, projectionist, playwright, film historian, stunt man, and lot more. As a film historian, Beaver has completed his first book on the legendary actor John Garfield. He has written scripts for popular serials such as Vietnam War Story, Tour of Duty, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

2. ROWENA IS A DANCER

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Did you know the actress Ruth Connell who played Rowena in Supernatural is actually a former choreographer and professional dancer. Having worked with famous companies such as Jazz Art UK, The Curve Foundation, Dancebase. Her performances as Captain Hook and Mrs. Darling in the Blank Theatre’s Production of Peter Pan earned her the nomination of Best Leading Actress at the esteemed Broadway World LA 2013 Awards. The actress is currently in a relationship with the actor Rob Benedict who played God/Chuck on Supernatural

1. JO SERVED IN MILITARY

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Alona Tal is best known as Joe Harvelle among the SPN fandom. Even though her tenure was short, but her impact was big on the show. When she turned 18, she began her mandatory service and joined the Israeli Defense Force. She traveled from one base to the next, she was promoted to the rank of ‘Samal’ which is two levels superior to a private in the IDF. She began her career only after completing her service tenure and leaving the IDF. Her first acting role was of a witch.

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