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Packed To The Rafters

2009 Saturn Award Winner Adrian Pasdar stars as Nathan Petrelli, a politician with the ability to fly who was brutally murdered by Sylar (Zachary Quinto) in the season 3 finale. His memories were them pushed into a shape shifted Sylar – who now looks like and believes himself to be Nathan Petrelli.

On the small screen, Pasdar starred for two seasons on both "Judging Amy" and "Mysterious Ways." He also held starring roles on "Profit" and producer Dick Wolf’s "Feds." He recently recurred on the hit series "Desperate Housewives" as David Bradley, as well as in two productions of PBS’ "American Playhouse: "The Mother," starring with Anne Bancroft, and "Big Time," starring opposite Mia Sara. Additionally, he starred in a variety of television movies including "Crossing the Line," "Mutiny," "House of Frankenstein," Showtime’s "Slave of Dreams," "The Perfect Getaway," "Love in Another Town," "Touched by Evil," "The Pompatus of Love," "Shadows of Desire," "A Mother’s Gift," "The Lost Capone" and "Big Time."

Pasdar began his career in "Top Gun" when he was cast as Chipper alongside Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards and Val Kilmer. Since then, he has starred in other feature films such as "Secondhand Lions" (with Michael Caine and Robert Duvall), Brian De Palma’s "Carlito’s Way," (opposite Al Pacino and Sean Penn), "Solarbabies" (with Jami Gertz, Jason Patric and Lukas Haas), "Streets of Gold" (with Wesley Snipes), "Near Dark" (directed by Kathryn Bigelow) and "Vital Signs," starring opposite Diane Lane. He next stars in the independent film, "Home Movie," directed by Chris Denham.

Behind the scenes, Pasdar has written and directed a short film, "Beyond Belief," and directed the feature film "Cement," starring Chris Penn and Jeffrey Wright. Most recently, he co-wrote and co-directed the acclaimed original musical, "Atlanta," at the Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, which enjoyed an extended run by popular demand.

Before becoming an actor, he excelled in football and attended the University of Florida on a football scholarship. After suffering an injury, he turned to acting and eventually studied at the famed Lee Strasberg Theater Institute.

Pasdar was born in Pittsfield, Mass., but grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia. Pasdar currently resides in both Los Angeles and New York with his wife, Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, and their two children. His birthday is April 30.