Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies is the son of well-known New Zealand actor and film producer Daniel Joshua Gillies and actress Rachael Leigh Cook. He was born on April 4, 2015, in Los Angeles, California, and has an opulent upbringing as he was born in the home of famous actors.
Theodore is the second child and only son of Daniel Gillies and Rachael Leigh Cook, with an older sister named Charlotte Easton Gillies, who was born in 2013.
Profile Summary
Parent Daniel Gillies and Racheal Leigh CookFull Name Theodore Vigo Sullivan GilliesDate of Birth4th April 2015Zodiac SignAriesAge8 years oldGenderMaleProfessionCelebrity’s childsiblingCharlotte Easton GilliesNationalityAmericanParents Profession Dad; Actor. Mom; Model, Actress, and producer
Early Life
Theodore Sullivan was born on April 4, 2015, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, to the loving gaze of his parents, Daniel Gillies and Racheal Leigh Cook, at 5:00 a.m.
At birth, he weighed in at 8 lbs., 14 oz., and measured 20.5 inches.
Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies with his mother Rachael Leigh Cook and sister Charlotte Easton Gillies (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
He is the second child and only son of Rachel and Daniel Gillies, born two years after his sister, Charlotte Easton Gillies.
Theodore’s parents are very popular individuals in the entertainment industry. His father, Daniel Gillies, is a renowned Canadian actor known for his role in the popular American series ‘The Vampire Diary.’ Racheal Leigh Cook, his mother, is a famous actress, producer, and model who starred in the lead role in a Netflix Rom-Com called “A Tourist’s Guide to Love.”
His parents began dating in 2001. Three years later, they tied the knot on 8th August 2004.
More than a decade later, after about fifteen years of marriage, the couple divorced. This had happened two years after Daniel Gillies had a vasectomy. They both separated to focus more on their lives and careers.
The couple remained good friends, sharing parenting responsibilities for the benefit of the kids.
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Educational Pursuit
In terms of education, Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies is currently enrolled in school, although the specific school is unknown. Nevertheless, his parents have the means to provide him with a quality education.
Daniel, his father, has completed high school but has not received a diploma.
Career
Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies is still a kid, as he doesn’t have a career yet. Theodore, the child of the famous actor, is still enjoying his childhood and hasn’t begun his profession.
Meaning Behind His Name
Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies’s name holds a very strong meaning to his parents who were meticulous in the process of choosing a name for their newborn.
Theodore means “Gift of God”, Vigo means “Settlement”, Sullivan means “Dark eyes”, and Gillies, a Gaelic name, means “Servant of Jesus.”
Talking about his parents who were careful in choosing a name for Theodore, here is the backstory, Daniel Gillies recounted during an interview with People.
In the interview, Daniel said he and Racheal Cook were unable to decide on a name immediately after birth. It took them four days after Theodore was born to come up with a name they found unique.
Theodore and Vigo were the two names they had shortlisted after settling with nicknames such as “sweetheart,” “raisin” and even “calcified alien” within the period of brainstorming through a long list of 700 names for their newborn.
Sullivan is also a name Rachael fancied so they added that to their child’s name. Daniel made sure to give little Gillies four names, seeing he was born on the fourth day of the fourth month. That was how the name Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies came about.
Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies’ Sibling
Daniel Gillies and Racheal Cook have two children together. Charlotte Easton Gillies and Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies.
Charlotte Easton is the name of their daughter and the first child. She was born on 28 September 2013.
Parent’s Divorce
Theodore’s mom and dad divorced officially in June 2019. After the news was announced on social media, several people and fans were shattered.
The marriage ended after 15 with just an Instagram post being the only source of truth.
Theodore Vigo’s mom is said to be dating a producer and high school swim coach (Kevin Mann).
Just a year after her divorce, she decided to give a new relationship a try. In an interview, she spoke highly of her new partner, describing him as amazing, kind, smart, and one of the best people to be with.
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On the other hand, Theodore’s father, Daniel Gillies is dating the beautiful Julioa Misaki, who is a model and a professional cellist.