Gillian Anderson
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| Gillian Anderson | |
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| Birth name | Gillian Leigh Anderson |
| Born | August 9, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Notable Roles | The X-Files: Dana Scully |
| Notable Episodes | The X-Files: |
| Awards | 1 Emmy (5 Nominations), 1 Golden Globe (4 Nomintaions), Numerous Genre awards for The X-Files, Numerous Indie film awards for House of Mirth |
Gillian Anderson is an American actress, best known for her role as Special Agent Dana Scully in the sci-fi series, The X-Files.
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Biography
Gillian Anderson was born in Chicago, IL on August 9, 1968. Soon after her birth, her family moved to England where her father could study film production. After 9 years, the family moved back to the U.S. where they settled in Grand Rapids, MI.
After years of wanting to be an archeologist or marine biologist, Anderson, on a whim, decided to pursure a career in acting. She enrolled in DePaul University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. After various roles here and there, Anderson landed the role as Agent Dana Scully on the hit series The X-Files in 1993.
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The X-Files | FBI Special Agent Dana Scully | 1994–2002 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Host | 2008 | 38 | ||||||||
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of '96 | Rachel | 1x08 - The Accused | March 9, 1993 |
| Eek! the Cat | Agent Scully | 4x09 - Eek Space 9 | November 11, 1995 |
| ReBoot | Data Nully | 2x09 - Trust No One (3) | January 25, 1996 |
| The Simpsons | Dana Scully | 8x10 - The Springfield Files | January 12, 1997 |
| Frasier | Jenny (voice) | 6x20 - Dr. Nora | April 29, 1999 |
| Harsh Realm (credited as uncredited) | Video Narrator (voice) | 1x01 - Pilot | October 8, 1999 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Lady Dedlock | 35x06 - Bleak House (2006)(1) | January 22, 2006 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Lady Dedlock | 35x07 - Bleak House (2006)(2) | January 29, 2006 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Lady Dedlock | 35x08 - Bleak House (2006)(3) | February 5, 2006 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Lady Dedlock | 35x09 - Bleak House (2006)(4) | February 12, 2006 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Lady Dedlock | 35x10 - Bleak House (2006)(5) | February 19, 2006 |
| Masterpiece Theatre | Lady Dedlock | 35x11 - Bleak House (2006)(6) | February 26, 2006 |
Made-for-TV Movies
Notable Film Roles
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| The X-Files: Fight the Future | FBI Special Agent Dana Scully | June 19, 1998 | The X-Files |
| The X-Files: I Want to Believe | Dr. Dana Scully | July 25, 2008 | The X-Files |
Talk Show Appearances
Writer
| Series | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| The X-Files | 7x17 - All Things | April 9, 2000 |
Director
| Series | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| The X-Files | 7x17 - All Things | April 9, 2000 |
Awards and Accolades
Golden Globe Awards
(1 Win in 5 Nominations)
- Won: Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama (1997)
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Win in 5 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1997)
Trivia
Her younger brother, Aaron, was diagnosed in 1984 with Neurofibromatosis. Since then, Anderson has done numerous fundraisers to raise awareness and to help find a cure for the disease.
