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“As lovely as people are to me about my performance, I'm still a huge critic. I like very little of what I ever do.”

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Daniel Gillies, born on March 14, 1976, is a talented actor from Canada. He has gained widespread acclaim for his outstanding performances in various television series and films, particularly for his role as Eric Northman in 'The Vampire Diaries'. more

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