Date of Birth: July 18, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Michiel Huisman is a Dutch actor, musician, and singer-songwriter who has made a significant impact in both his native Netherlands and internationally. Born in Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands, Huisman began his career in the late 1990s. He gained initial fame with roles in Dutch television series and films before transitioning to Hollywood, where he became widely recognized for his work in popular TV series and movies. Huisman’s breakthrough role came with the Dutch soap opera “Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden” (Good Times, Bad Times), after which he starred in several Dutch films and TV series such as “Phileine Says Sorry” and “Black Book.” His international fame skyrocketed with roles in acclaimed series such as “Treme,” “Nashville,” “Orphan Black,” and perhaps most notably, as Daario Naharis in HBO’s epic fantasy series “Game of Thrones.” Apart from acting, Michiel Huisman is also a talented musician. He was the lead singer and guitarist of the Dutch band Fontane, which released several singles and an album before disbanding. He continues to explore his musical talents alongside his flourishing acting career.
5 Interesting Facts about Michiel Huisman
1. Michiel Huisman replaced actor Ed Skrein in the role of Daario Naharis in “Game of Thrones.”
2. He starred alongside Blake Lively in the romantic fantasy film “The Age of Adaline” (2015).
3. Huisman played the role of Ellis Jones in “The Age of Adaline,” which significantly boosted his recognition in Hollywood.
4. He has a recurring role in the Netflix horror series “The Haunting of Hill House” as Steven Crain.
5. Michiel Huisman is multilingual and speaks Dutch, English, French, and German.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michiel Huisman
1. “For me, personally, I don’t hold any grudges, but I think the whole point of life is to forgive and forget.”
2. “When you’re an actor, you have to live in a world of make-believe; you have to pretend to be someone else.”
3. “I’ve been very lucky to have been able to work in both Europe and America.”
4. “The great thing about acting is you can always grow, you can always learn, and you can always get better.”
5. “Music has always been a huge passion of mine, and I’m grateful I get to express myself in different ways.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Michiel Huisman’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
Michiel Huisman has one child, a daughter named Hazel Judith Huisman, born in 2007. He shares Hazel with his wife, Dutch actress Tara Elders.
Relevant Links
1. [Michiel Huisman on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0401264/
2. [Michiel Huisman’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/michielhuisman/
3. [Michiel Huisman on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michiel_Huisman
5. [Michiel Huisman Interview with GQ](https://www.gq.com/story/michiel-huisman-game-of-thrones