Michiel Huisman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michiel Huisman
Huisman in 2015
Born	(1981-07-18) 18 July 1981 (age 43) Amstelveen, Netherlands
Occupation	Actor, musician
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Tara Elders ​ (m. 2008)​
Children	1

Michiel Huisman (born 18 July 1981) is a talented actor and musician from the Netherlands. He is well-known for his roles in many Dutch and international movies and TV shows.

Before becoming a famous actor, Michiel was the singer and guitarist for a Dutch band called Fontane. They released several songs, some of which were even in movies! Later, he also released music as a solo artist.

His acting journey began in 1998 with a Dutch TV show called Goede tijden, slechte tijden. He then starred in popular Dutch films like Costa! (2001) and Black Book (2006). He also appeared in Dutch TV series such as De co-assistent.

Michiel started acting in international projects in 2006. He played Sonny in the HBO series Treme. He also took on the role of Daario Naharis in the popular show Game of Thrones. His movie roles include Wild (2014), The Ottoman Lieutenant (2017), and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018). He also appeared in the miniseries Harley and the Davidsons and the TV series The Haunting of Hill House (2018) and The Flight Attendant (2020). In 2022, he starred in the military series Echo 3.

Michiel Huisman's Life

Michiel Huisman was born on July 18, 1981. He grew up in Amstelveen, Netherlands. His brother, Dustin Huisman, used to be a professional football player.

Michiel loves playing table tennis and has enjoyed it since he was a child. He was raised in the Jewish faith. He is married to Dutch actress Tara Elders. They have a daughter who was born in 2007. The family used to live in New Orleans, Louisiana in the US. Now, they live in New York City.

Michiel Huisman's Career

Michiel Huisman has had an exciting career in both music and acting.

Music Journey

Michiel was the singer and guitarist for a Dutch band called Fontane. He started the band with his friends Roland van der Hoofd, Gilles Tuinder, Bas van Geldere, and Donny Griffioen. They released three singles: "1+1=2" (2001), "Slapeloos" (2002), and "Neem Me Mee" (2003).

Their first song was part of the soundtrack for the movie Costa! (2001). The second song was featured in the movie Full Moon Party (2002). Michiel starred in both of these films. The band also recorded a song called "Telkens weer" for the movie Love to Love (2003).

After some members left, Fontane broke up. Michiel then decided to make music on his own. As a solo artist, he released the singles "Deel Van Mij" (2005) and "Geef Je Over" (2006). He also released an album called Luchtige Verhalen (2005). Michiel said that his solo music felt more personal to him.

Acting Roles

Michiel's acting career began with TV films like Suzy Q and Uitgesloten. He also had a role in the Dutch police series Spangen.

He played supporting roles in Dutch films like Costa! and Volle Maan. Both of these movies were directed by Johan Nijenhuis and were popular with teenagers. In 2003, Michiel got a main role in the film Phileine Says Sorry. He also starred as a medieval knight named Floris in the movie Floris.

In the following years, he played a main role in the comedy film Johan. He also had guest roles in the comedy series Meiden van De Wit. Michiel played a leading role in the medical drama series De Co-Assistent. He also had a small part in the 2006 film Zwartboek by Paul Verhoeven. This movie became the most successful Dutch film ever.

In 2006, Michiel started acting in international projects. He had a supporting role in the British TV series Dalziel and Pascoe. He then played Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in The Young Victoria. He also appeared in the BBC drama Margot, where he played Rudolf Nureyev.

He joined the main cast of the HBO series Treme. In this show, he played Sonny, a Dutch street musician who plays keyboards and guitar. Michiel learned to play New Orleans piano for this role. While working on Treme, he also had a small part in the action film World War Z. He also started appearing as Liam McGuinnis in the TV series Nashville.

Michiel Huisman became even more famous when he took over the role of Daario Naharis in Game of Thrones. He joined the show in its fourth season (2014) and became a regular cast member for the fifth season (2015). He also appeared in seasons 2 and 3 of Orphan Black. In that show, he played Cal Morrison, a tough outdoorsman.

In 2014, Michiel was in the movie Wild, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He also starred in a commercial for Chanel No.5, directed by Baz Luhrmann. In 2015, Michiel co-starred in the thriller The Invitation. He also played the main character in the fantasy romance film The Age of Adaline.

In 2016, Michiel played the main role in the war-drama The Ottoman Lieutenant. This movie is about a Turkish officer (played by Michiel) who falls in love with an American nurse during World War I. The film also features Josh Hartnett and Ben Kingsley.

Also in 2016, Michiel played Walter Davidson in the Discovery Channel miniseries Harley and the Davidsons. This series told the story of how Harley-Davidson Inc. began.

Michiel starred in the thriller film 2:22, released in 2017. That same year, he was cast as Sam, the main male character in the romantic drama Irreplaceable You. The film was released on Netflix in 2018. Also in 2018, Michiel starred alongside Lily James in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This movie was based on a popular book.

In 2018, Michiel starred in the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House. This 10-episode show is a modern version of a classic story. Michiel plays Steven Crain, the oldest sibling, who writes books about his family's experiences in a haunted house. In 2019, Michiel had a supporting role in the Netflix film The Red Sea Diving Resort.

Music Michiel Huisman Has Released

Songs with Fontane

• "1+1=2" (2001)
• "Slapeloos" (2002)
• "Neem Me Mee" (2003)

Solo Songs

• "Deel Van Mij" (2005)
• "Geef Je Over" (2006)

Solo Albums

• Luchtige Verhalen (2005)

Michiel Huisman's Filmography

Movies

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See also

In Spanish: Michiel Huisman para niños