Daniel Gillies New Zealander Actor Known for The Originals
Daniel Gillies · actor and film actor · New Zealander
Known for
Biography
Daniel Gillies, born 14 March 1976 in Winnipeg, is a New Zealander actor. He is recognised as Elijah Mikaelson in The Originals (2013).
Early life
He studied at Southwell School and Hamilton Boys' High School.
Career
Records list No One Can Hear You (2001) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in Bride and Prejudice (2004, as George Wickham) and Captivity (2007). The 2010s brought SEAL Team (2017). His 2020s credits include Coming Home in the Dark (2021).
In all, 8 films and 2 TV series appear in his credits from 2001 to 2021. Spider-Man 2 (2004) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $789 million.
Recognition
Daniel Gillies received the Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year in 1999.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Rachael Leigh Cook (2004 to 2019). He has 2 children on record.
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Coming Home in the Dark | Film | |
| 2017– | SEAL Team | TV series | |
| 2013–2018 | The Originals | Elijah Mikaelson | TV series |
| 2008 | Uncross the Stars | Film | |
| 2007 | Captivity | Film | |
| 2006 | The Sensation of Sight | Film | |
| 2004 | Bride and Prejudice | George Wickham | Film |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | John Jameson | Film |
| 2002 | Various Positions | Film | |
| 2001 | No One Can Hear You | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year | Won |
Daniel Gillies on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.6M @mr.danielgillies
- Engagement rate
- 2.67% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 122,218
- Average comments
- 1,176 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Daniel Gillies?
Daniel Gillies is 50 years old, born on 14 March 1976 in Winnipeg.
What is Daniel Gillies known for?
Daniel Gillies is known for playing Elijah Mikaelson in The Originals (2013).
What is Daniel Gillies’s nationality?
Daniel Gillies is New Zealander, born in Winnipeg.
Who has Daniel Gillies been married to?
Daniel Gillies’s marriages on record are to Rachael Leigh Cook (2004 to 2019).
Has Daniel Gillies won any awards?
Yes. Daniel Gillies won Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year (1999).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q512006), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: iDominick · CC BY-SA 2.0
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