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My Take
Daniel Gillies will always be Elijah Mikaelson to me, the suave, dangerous charm he brought to The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. But what I find more interesting is how multifaceted he is. Canadian-born and New Zealand-raised, he carries a distinctive poise, and he doesn't stop at acting; he edits, produces, directs and writes, even helming his own film Broken Kingdom. Performers who understand both sides of the camera tend to make sharper choices on screen. He's a craftsman who knows how a story is built, and that depth is what earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Gillies
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ギリーズ
- Reading
- だにえる・ぎりーず
- Born
- March 14, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / film editor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Hamilton Boys' High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Gillies born?
Born March 14, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Daniel Gillies from?
Daniel Gillies is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What does Daniel Gillies do?
Daniel Gillies works as actor, film actor, television actor, film editor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.