Daniel Gillies

Biography

Daniel Gillies, born March 14, 1976, is a Canadian-born New Zealand actor. Known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off, The Originals, as well as Saving Hope's Dr. Joel Goran, he has also ventured into film production and writing, directing the 2012 film Broken Kingdom. Prior to acting, Gillies began his career in theatre with Auckland Theatre Company productions, before landing a lead role on the television drama Street Legal.