Gillian Anderson

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

August 9, 1968 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Birth name

Gillian Leigh Anderson

Gillian Anderson is an American actress whose work spans film, television, and theatre. Trained at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago, she began her career on the New York stage before achieving international recognition as Dana Scully in The X-Files. Dividing her career between the United States and the United Kingdom, she has built a diverse body of work across media, including The Crown and Sex Education. Beyond acting, she has directed, written, and engaged in humanitarian and advocacy work supporting education, women’s rights, and environmental causes. Anderson has received multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Awards for her performances.