Daniel Gillies
Actor · TV star
Known for
Daniel Gillies is a recognizable Canadian television actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. The role of Elijah Mikaelson in 'The Vampire Diaries' is the one that sticks. 'Spider-Man 2' sits alongside the series work. The list of credits stands at 25.
Daniel Gillies
Actor · TV star
Daniel Gillies is a recognizable Canadian television actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. The role of Elijah Mikaelson in 'The Vampire Diaries' is the one that sticks. 'Spider-Man 2' sits alongside the series work. The list of credits stands at 25.
Movies (13 titles)
Plays John Jameson
Spider-Man 2
2004
Plays Johnny Wickham
Bride & Prejudice
2004
Plays Gary Dexter
Captivity
2007
Plays Hayes
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
Plays Mandrake
Coming Home in the Dark
2021
Plays Mark
Trespassing
2004
Plays Joel
Shaman
2025
Plays Troy
Uncross the Stars
2008
Director
Plays Jason '80'
Broken Kingdom
2012
Plays Dirk Mettcalfe
No One Can Hear You
2001
Plays Robert Durst
The Lost Wife of Robert Durst
2017
Plays Dylan
The Sensation of Sight
2006
Plays Jimmy
Matters of Life and Death
2007
TV Shows (12 titles)
Director
Plays Elijah Mikaelson
The Originals
2013
Plays Dr. Joel Goran
Saving Hope
2012
Plays Elijah Mikaelson
The Vampire Diaries
2009
Plays Jake Campbell
Sight Unseen
2024
Plays Mark Monroe
Virgin River
2019
Plays Charlie Tate
The Newsreader
2021
Plays Ethan Biggs
Into the West
2005
Plays Nate Massey
SEAL Team
2017
Plays Cute Guy
Cleopatra 2525
2000
Plays Dave Rollins
The Glades
2010
Plays Peter Malloy
NCIS
2003
Plays Jon
True Blood
2008
Latest Trailers
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Shaman
Full Filmography 25
Shaman
Joel
2025
Sight Unseen
Jake Campbell
2024–
The Newsreader
Charlie Tate · 6 episodes
2021–
Coming Home in the Dark
Mandrake
2021
Occupation: Rainfall
Hayes
2020
Virgin River
Mark Monroe
2019–
The Lost Wife of Robert Durst
Robert Durst
2017
SEAL Team
Nate Massey
2017Season 1
The Originals
Elijah Mikaelson · 92 episodes
2013–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daniel Gillies and where are they from?
Daniel Gillies is 50 years old, born on March 14, 1976 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Daniel Gillies?
Daniel Gillies is best known for roles in Spider-Man 2, Captivity, Bride & Prejudice.
How many movies has Daniel Gillies been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Daniel Gillies has appeared in 13 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Daniel Gillies's first movie?
The career of Daniel Gillies began with A Soldier's Sweetheart (1998).
What is Daniel Gillies's most recent movie or series?
Daniel Gillies's most recent release is Shaman, which premiered on July 16, 2025.
What TV shows has Daniel Gillies appeared in?
On television, Daniel Gillies has appeared in The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, NCIS, True Blood.
Daniel Gillies
1976-03-14 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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