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Gillian Anderson

Bio: Gillian Leigh Anderson (born August 9, 1968) is an American actress. After beginning her career in theatre, Anderson achieved international recognition for her role as Special Agent Dana Scully on the American television series The X-Files
Born: Fri, Aug 09 1968
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gillian Anderson is 56 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of TRON: Ares
TRON: Ares
Gillian Anderson will be
57 in TRON: Ares
Wed, Oct 08 2025
Poster of The Salt Path
The Salt Path
Gillian Anderson was
56 in The Salt Path
as 'Raynor Winn'.
Thu, Sep 05 2024
Poster of Woolf Works
Woolf Works
Gillian Anderson was
55 in Woolf Works
Tue, Jun 25 2024
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
Gillian Anderson was
55 in Scoop
as 'Emily Maitlis'.
Wed, Mar 27 2024
Poster of White Bird
White Bird
Gillian Anderson was
55 in White Bird
as 'Vivienne Beaumier'.
Wed, Oct 25 2023
Poster of The Pale Blue Eye
The Pale Blue Eye
Gillian Anderson was
54 in The Pale Blue Eye
as 'Julia Marquis'.
Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of Robin Robin
Robin Robin
Gillian Anderson was
53 in Robin Robin
as 'Cat (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 09 2021
Poster of Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day
Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day
Gillian Anderson was
52 in Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of The Sunlit Night
The Sunlit Night
Gillian Anderson was
51 in The Sunlit Night
as 'Olyana'.
Sat, Jun 06 2020
Poster of This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
Gillian Anderson was
50 in This Changes Everything
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 28 2019
Poster of National Theatre Live: All About Eve
National Theatre Live: All About Eve
Gillian Anderson was
50 in National Theatre Live: All About Eve
as 'Margo Channing'.
Mon, Mar 11 2019
Poster of UFO
UFO
Gillian Anderson was
50 in UFO
as 'Dr. Hendricks'.
Tue, Sep 04 2018
Poster of The Spy Who Dumped Me
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Gillian Anderson was
49 in The Spy Who Dumped Me
as 'Wendy'.
Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of Crooked House
Crooked House
Gillian Anderson was
49 in Crooked House
as 'Magda Leonides'.
Wed, Sep 06 2017
Poster of The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism
The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism
Gillian Anderson was
48 in The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Mar 26 2017
Poster of Heroes Manufactured
Heroes Manufactured
Gillian Anderson was
48 in Heroes Manufactured
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of Viceroy's House
Viceroy's House
Gillian Anderson was
48 in Viceroy's House
as 'Edwina Mountbatten'.
Fri, Mar 03 2017
Poster of Woolf Works
Woolf Works
Gillian Anderson was
48 in Woolf Works
as 'Voiceover from a letter by Virginia Woolf (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 08 2017
Poster of Sold
Sold
Gillian Anderson was
47 in Sold
as 'Sophia'.
Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon
Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon
Gillian Anderson was
47 in Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 08 2015
Poster of The Widowmaker
The Widowmaker
Gillian Anderson was
46 in The Widowmaker
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Feb 27 2015
Poster of Robot Overlords
Robot Overlords
Gillian Anderson was
46 in Robot Overlords
as 'Kate'.
Sat, Oct 18 2014
Poster of The Departure
The Departure
Gillian Anderson was
46 in The Departure
as 'Blanche DuBois'.
Thu, Oct 02 2014
Poster of National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
Gillian Anderson was
46 in National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
as 'Blanche DuBois'.
Tue, Sep 16 2014
Poster of Mr. Morgan's Last Love
Mr. Morgan's Last Love
Gillian Anderson was
45 in Mr. Morgan's Last Love
as 'Karen Morgan'.
Thu, Aug 22 2013
Poster of I'll Follow You Down
I'll Follow You Down
Gillian Anderson was
44 in I'll Follow You Down
as 'Marika Whyte'.
Sun, Jul 28 2013
Poster of Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
Gillian Anderson was
44 in Room on the Broom
as 'Witch (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of FOX 25th Anniversary Special
FOX 25th Anniversary Special
Gillian Anderson was
43 in FOX 25th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of Sister
Sister
Gillian Anderson was
43 in Sister
as 'Kristin Jansen'.
Wed, Apr 04 2012
Poster of Shadow Dancer
Shadow Dancer
Gillian Anderson was
43 in Shadow Dancer
as 'Kate Fletcher'.
Sun, Feb 12 2012
Poster of Johnny English Reborn
Johnny English Reborn
Gillian Anderson was
43 in Johnny English Reborn
as 'Pamela Thornton ("Pegasus")'.
Thu, Sep 15 2011
Poster of No Pressure
No Pressure
Gillian Anderson was
42 in No Pressure
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 01 2010
Poster of Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie
Gillian Anderson was
40 in Boogie Woogie
as 'Jean Maclestone'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Gillian Anderson was
40 in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
as 'Eleanor Johnson'.
Thu, Oct 02 2008
Poster of The X Files: I Want to Believe
The X Files: I Want to Believe
Gillian Anderson was
39 in The X Files: I Want to Believe
as 'Dana Scully'.
Thu, Jul 24 2008
Poster of Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Gillian Anderson was
39 in Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
as 'Queen Vorkana (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of Straightheads
Straightheads
Gillian Anderson was
38 in Straightheads
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland
Gillian Anderson was
37 in The Last King of Scotland
as 'Sarah Merrit'.
Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of A Cock and Bull Story
A Cock and Bull Story
Gillian Anderson was
36 in A Cock and Bull Story
as 'Widow Wadman / Gillian Anderson'.
Sun, Jul 17 2005
Poster of The Mighty Celt
The Mighty Celt
Gillian Anderson was
36 in The Mighty Celt
as 'Kate'.
Fri, Feb 11 2005
Poster of Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening
Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening
Gillian Anderson was
33 in Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening
as 'Self - Performer'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth
Gillian Anderson was
32 in The House of Mirth
as 'Lily Bart'.
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart
Gillian Anderson was
30 in Playing by Heart
as 'Meredith'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Chicago Cab
Chicago Cab
Gillian Anderson was
30 in Chicago Cab
as 'Southside Girl'.
Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of The X Files
The X Files
Gillian Anderson was
29 in The X Files
as 'Agent Dana Scully'.
Fri, Jun 19 1998
Poster of The Mighty
The Mighty
Gillian Anderson was
29 in The Mighty
as 'Loretta Lee'.
Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten
Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten
Gillian Anderson was
29 in Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten
as 'Dana Scully / Self'.
Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of Inside The X-Files
Inside The X-Files
Gillian Anderson was
29 in Inside The X-Files
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Gillian Anderson was
23 in The Turning
as 'April Cavanaugh'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of A Matter of Choice
A Matter of Choice
Gillian Anderson was
19 in A Matter of Choice
as 'Woman'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Three at Once
Three at Once
Gillian Anderson was
17 in Three at Once
as 'Woman 1'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Inspiration of Alfie Swincross
The Inspiration of Alfie Swincross
Gillian Anderson will be
56+ in The Inspiration of Alfie Swincross
as 'Alison Appleby'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The First Lady
The First Lady
Gillian Anderson was
53+ in The First Lady
as 'Eleanor Roosevelt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of The Savoy
The Savoy
Gillian Anderson was
52+ in The Savoy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2020
Poster of Sex Education
Sex Education
Gillian Anderson was
50+ in Sex Education
as 'Jean Milburn'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of American Gods
American Gods
Gillian Anderson was
48+ in American Gods
as 'Media, Goddess Media'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Gillian Anderson was
48+ in The Crown
as 'Margaret Thatcher'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of War and Peace
War and Peace
Gillian Anderson was
47+ in War and Peace
as 'Anna Pavlovna Scherer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Gillian Anderson was
47+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Gillian Anderson was
46+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Gillian Anderson was
46+ in Ronja the Robber's Daughter
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Crisis
Crisis
Gillian Anderson was
45+ in Crisis
as 'Meg Fitch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 16 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Gillian Anderson was
45+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Fall
The Fall
Gillian Anderson was
44+ in The Fall
as 'Stella Gibson'.
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Sun, May 12 2013
Poster of Hannibal
Hannibal
Gillian Anderson was
44+ in Hannibal
as 'Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2013
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Gillian Anderson was
43+ in Great Expectations
as 'Miss Havisham'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 27 2011
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
Gillian Anderson was
42+ in Moby Dick
as 'Elizabeth'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 08 2011
Poster of The Crimson Petal and the White
The Crimson Petal and the White
Gillian Anderson was
42+ in The Crimson Petal and the White
as 'Mrs. Castaway'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of Any Human Heart
Any Human Heart
Gillian Anderson was
42+ in Any Human Heart
as 'Duchess Of Windsor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Gillian Anderson was
40+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Gillian Anderson was
38+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Gillian Anderson was
37+ in Bleak House
as 'Lady Dedlock'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Gillian Anderson was
36+ in Parkinson
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Gillian Anderson was
34+ in Celebrities Uncensored
as 'Self'.
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Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Gillian Anderson was
34+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Gillian Anderson was
34+ in Top Gear
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of American Idol
American Idol
Gillian Anderson was
33+ in American Idol
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 2002
Poster of V Graham Norton
V Graham Norton
Gillian Anderson was
33+ in V Graham Norton
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 06 2002
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Gillian Anderson was
33+ in Richard & Judy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Harsh Realm
Harsh Realm
Gillian Anderson was
31+ in Harsh Realm
as 'Video Narrator (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of The Magic Hour
The Magic Hour
Gillian Anderson was
29+ in The Magic Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 08 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Gillian Anderson was
29+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Future Fantastic
Future Fantastic
Gillian Anderson was
27+ in Future Fantastic
as 'Self - Host'.
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Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Gillian Anderson was
27+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of ReBoot
ReBoot
Gillian Anderson was
26+ in ReBoot
as 'Data Nully (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Gillian Anderson was
25+ in Frasier
as 'Jenny (voice)'.
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Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Gillian Anderson was
25+ in The X-Files
as 'Dana Scully'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Class of '96
Class of '96
Gillian Anderson was
24+ in Class of '96
as 'Rachel'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1993
Poster of Eek! The Cat
Eek! The Cat
Gillian Anderson was
24+ in Eek! The Cat
as 'Dana Scully (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Gillian Anderson was
23+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Gillian Anderson was
21+ in The Simpsons
as 'Dana Scully (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Gillian Anderson was
20+ in This Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Gillian Anderson was
0+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Winner, Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee, Self - Nominee/Presenter, Self - Audience Member'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of Trespasses
Trespasses
Gillian Anderson will be
56+ in Trespasses
as 'Gina'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of The Abandons
The Abandons
Gillian Anderson will be
56+ in The Abandons
as 'Constance Van Ness'.
First Air Date
Unreleased