Gillian Anderson
Birth Name: Gillian Leigh Anderson
Birth Date: 1968-08-09
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full Biography
Gillian Leigh Anderson, born on August 9, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is an American-British actress known for her roles as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in 'The X-Files' (1993–2002; 2016–2018), Lily Bart in 'The House of Mirth' (2000), DSI Stella Gibson in 'The Fall' (2013–2016), Jean Milburn in 'Sex Education' (2019–2023), and Margaret Thatcher in 'The Crown' (2020). She started her career on stage in New York City, gaining international recognition for her role in 'The X-Files'. Her filmography includes notable works such as 'The Mighty Celt', 'The Last King of Scotland', 'Shadow Dancer', 'Viceroy's House', and various 'X-Files' films. Anderson has won numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.