Michiel Huisman

Michiel Huisman, born on July 18, 1981, in Amstelveen (Netherlands), is a versatile actor, musician, and songwriter. His career began on Dutch television and in cinema with films such as “Costa!”, “Black Book,” and “Floris.” He gained international recognition through roles in the series “Treme,” “Game of Thrones” (as Daario Naharis), and “The Flight Attendant.” In the coming-of-age film LONDON NIGHTS (2009, directed by Alexis Dos Santos; original title: “Unmade Beds”), Huisman plays the mysterious supporting character “X-Ray Man.” The film opened the Berlinale Generation section in 2009 and tells a poetic and dreamy story about the lives of young people in London's East End. Paths and desires intersect: Axl from Spain is looking for his father, Vera from Belgium wants to forget a failed love affair – and both encounter the stranger, played by Michiel Huisman, who symbolically reflects their emotional turmoil. Critics praised his contribution as a delicate portrayal of repression, seduction, and the search for connection. Huisman adds to his film portfolio with leading roles in “Wild,” “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,” and the fantasy classic “The Age of Adaline.” His performances are characterized by careful emotion and subtle intensity, making him a fixture of European and US arthouse cinema.