Daniel Gillies is a Canadian actor best known for playing Elijah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries.
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Best Known For:The television show The Vampire Diaries
Breakthrough:Cast as Elijah Mikaelson in The CW hit drama series The Vampire Diaries in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Daniel Gillies
- Full Name: Daniel Gillies
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show The Vampire Diaries
- Place of Birth: Winnipeg
- Birth Year: 1976
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $500K - $5.0M
Daniel Gillies Age
Daniel Gillies is about 50 years old as of 2026. Daniel Gillies was born in 1976.
Rise to Fame
Daniel Gillies rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Vampire Diaries.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Saving Hope.
Television
- TV Show: The Vampire Diaries (Elijah Mikaelson, 2010-2014) — Recurring role
- TV Show: The Originals (Elijah Mikaelson, 2013-2018) — Lead role
- TV Show: Saving Hope (Dr. Joel Goran, 2012-2015) — Lead role
Film
- Film: Broken Kingdom (Jason, 2012) — Also writer and director
Personal Information
- Full Name: Daniel Gillies
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1976
- Place of Birth: Winnipeg
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $60K - $250K (Est)
- Net Worth: $500K - $5.0M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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- Rachael Leigh Cook (Spouse • Former wife)
