Daniel Gillies Biography
Daniel Gillies is a New Zealand actor, film producer, director, and screenwriter. He is renowned for his portrayal of Elijah Mikaelson in both The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off, The Originals, he also took on the role of Dr. Joel Goran in the Canadian series Saving Hope—a medical drama infused with mystical and paranormal elements. In 2012, Gillies showcased his skills as a filmmaker by writing and directing the film Broken Kingdom.
Daniel Gillies Age| Birthday
How old is Gillies? He is 47 years old as of 2023. He was born on March 14, 1976, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Daniel Gillies Education
Gillies has not disclosed information regarding where he attended College/University. This information is currently under review.
Daniel Gillies Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Daniel Gillies Family
Gillies was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. His parents are originally from New Zealand. At the age of five, his family opted to return to their homeland, first settling in Invercargill and later moving to Hamilton. Despite being born into a family with a strong medical background—his father being a pediatrician, his mother a nurse, and having ancestry linked to the renowned ENT/plastic surgery pioneer Sir Harold Gillies—Daniel developed an interest in acting, citing it as “the only thing I was ever any good at.”
Daniel Gillies Wife|Married
Gillies was married to an American actress Rachael Leigh Cook. They got married on 8 August 2004 but got divorced 10 March 2021. In addition, he has been in a relationship with cellist Julia Misaki.
Daniel Gillies Children| kids
Gillies and Rachael Leigh Cook have two children a daughter, born in September 2013, and a son, born in April 2015. However, he has not revealed more information regarding his children. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Daniel Gillies Career
Gillies kicked off his career by taking on various roles in Auckland Theatre Company productions and later secured a prominent two-season lead role in the television drama Street Legal. Realizing the limitations of acting opportunities in his native New Zealand, he expanded his horizons to Sydney and Canada before eventually making the move to Los Angeles. There, Gillies landed roles in films like Bride and Prejudice and Spider-Man 2.
Since 2002, Gillies has been actively involved in North American film and television. Initially appearing in guest roles on shows like Masters of Horror, NCIS, and True Blood, he eventually landed lead roles in television series. His breakthrough came in 2010 when he was cast as Elijah Mikaelson in the popular CW drama The Vampire Diaries, later becoming a lead character in its successful spin-off, The Originals.
Despite facing conflicts with his role in Saving Hope, where he played Dr. Joel Goran, Gillies successfully managed to juggle both series. In 2012, he took on the roles of writer, director, and star alongside his then-wife Rachael Leigh Cook in Broken Kingdom. From 2019 to 2022, Gillies played the character Mark Monroe in the Netflix romantic drama series Virgin River, spanning four seasons. Additionally, he joined the cast of the ABC series The Newsreader in 2022, portraying the role of Charlie Tate.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- A Soldier’s Sweetheart
- Pleasantville
- No One Can Hear You
- Various Positions
- Spider-Man 2
- Evil Remains
- Bride and Prejudice
- The Sensation of Sight
- Captivity
- Matters of Life and Death
- Uncross the Stars
- Broken Kingdom
- Occupation: Rainfall
- Coming Home in the Dark
Television Shows
- Young Hercules
- Cleopatra 2525
- Street Legal
- Mentors
- Jeremiah
- Snow Queen
- Into the West
- Masters of Horror
- The Glades
- True Blood
- NCIS
- The Vampire Diaries
- Saving Hope
- The Originals
- “There in the Disappearing Light”
- SEAL Team
- The Lost Wife of Robert Durst
- Virgin River
- The Newsreader
Daniel Gillies Salary|Net Worth
Gillies has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about Gillies
Who is Gillies?
Daniel Gillies is a New Zealand actor, film producer, director and screenwriter. He is renowned for his portrayal of Elijah Mikaelson in both The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off, The Originals, he also took on the role of Dr. Joel Goran in the Canadian series Saving Hope—a medical drama infused with mystical and paranormal elements. In 2012, Gillies showcased his skills as a filmmaker by writing and directing the film Broken Kingdom.
Is Gillies Married?
Gillies was married to an American actress Rachael Leigh Cook. They got married on 8 August 2004 but got divorced 10 March 2021. In addition, he has been in a relationship with cellist Julia Misaki.
Where does Gillies Live?
This information is currently under review and will be updated once available.
