Actor/Writer Cullen Douglas, is probably most recognized for his various television appearances. His performance as “The Bird Man” - the awake open-heart surgery patient on Grey's Anatomy received critical acclaim, as well as 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.  

Both performances drew raves from the Producers who for two consecutive years made the push for EMMY® consideration - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Other notable television appearances include True Blood, Without a Trace, Bones, and Prison Break, and Deadwood.

He can currently be seen in the big-screen thriller Shuttle, Warner Home Video's Ace Ventura Jr., 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.

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