Actor/Writer Cullen Douglas, is probably most recognized for his various television appearances - including roles on Prison Break, Deadwood, and Bones.  His performance as "The Birdman" - the awake open-heart surgery patient on Grey's Anatomy drew rave reviews, as has his recent appearance on Private Practice - as Hal, a patient accused of a malicious crime that stirs up anger and emotions within everyone at the medical practice.  He currently co-stars in both the big-screen thriller Shuttle, releasing on DVD in April 2009, and Warner Home Video's Ace Ventura Jr.

Past film appearances include John Sayles’ Sunshine State alongside the late Alan King, and a brief supporting role in the independent film Love Liza opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Current writing projects in development include the hourlong television pilot In Tew Deep,  the family film Saving Livingston written for DNP Studios, and Just Love - Period - which he co-wrote with his wife Rachel Douglas. 

Cullen studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Florida School of the Arts, and completed The Acting Internship Program at New Stage Theatre in Jackson, MS.  It was there that he also originated the role of "Zephon" in Eden - a World Premier in the Eudora Welty New Play Series.

He received a "Best Supporting Actor," Lillie Stoates - a regional theatre award, and shares a "Special Recognition Award" with Rachel - from The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, for helping create greater awareness.

Cullen and Rachel make their home in Los Angeles, CA with their two boys Gabriel and Cameron.