Daniel Gillies

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

16Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 14, 1976

Birth Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

About Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies (born March 14, 1976) is a Canadian-born New Zealand actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Gillies, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Gillies reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Daniel Gillies's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Gillies remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Matters of Life and Death, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Daniel Gillies Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Gillies's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

Matters of Life and Death (2007) movie poster

★8.5

Matters of Life and Death — Three siblings struggle to maintain control of their lives after the unexpected death of their parents thrusts them into

Matters of Life and Death

2007•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Spider-Man 2 — Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superh

Spider-Man 2

2004•Action

★7.0

The Sensation of Sight (2006) movie poster

★7.0

The Sensation of Sight — An English teacher sells encyclopedias while searching for the meaning of life.

The Sensation of Sight

2006•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Bride & Prejudice — Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitors for her four unmarried daughters when a family friend introduces them to handsome A

Bride & Prejudice

2004•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Broken Kingdom — Four separate narratives weave their way together in this impactful drama, from the harrowing slums of Bogotá to the hil

Broken Kingdom

2012•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Gillies.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Shaman	Joel	Average	Similar →
2021	Coming Home in the Dark	Mandrake	Average	Similar →
2020	Occupation: Rainfall	Hayes	Average	Similar →
2017	The Lost Wife of Robert Durst	Robert Durst	Average	Similar →
2012	Broken Kingdom	Jason '80'	Average	Similar →
2012	Kingdom Come	Self	Average	Similar →
2008	Uncross the Stars	Troy	Flop	Similar →
2007	Matters of Life and Death	Jimmy	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Dream Cruise	Jack Miller	Flop	Similar →
2007	Captivity	Gary Dexter	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Sensation of Sight	Dylan	Hit	Similar →
2004	Trespassing	Mark	Flop	Similar →
2004	Spider-Man 2	John Jameson	Hit	Similar →
2004	Bride & Prejudice	Johnny Wickham	Average	Similar →
2002	Snow Queen	Delfont Chalfont	Average	Similar →
2001	No One Can Hear You	Dirk Mettcalfe	Flop	Similar →

Daniel Gillies - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Gillies?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Gillies is "Matters of Life and Death" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Daniel Gillies acted in?

Daniel Gillies has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Gillies?

Other notable films include "Spider-Man 2", "The Sensation of Sight", and "Bride & Prejudice".