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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
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2025
Poster of The Salt Path
The Salt Path
Gillian Anderson was 56 in The Salt Path as 'Raynor Winn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2024
Poster of Woolf Works
Woolf Works
Gillian Anderson was 55 in Woolf Works
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 2024
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
Gillian Anderson was 55 in Scoop as 'Emily Maitlis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 2024
Poster of White Bird
White Bird
Gillian Anderson was 55 in White Bird as 'Vivienne Beaumier'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of Robin Robin
Robin Robin
Gillian Anderson was 53 in Robin Robin as 'Cat (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of The Sunlit Night
The Sunlit Night
Gillian Anderson was 51 in The Sunlit Night as 'Olyana'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 2020
Poster of This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
Gillian Anderson was 50 in This Changes Everything as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 2019
Poster of UFO
UFO
Gillian Anderson was 50 in UFO as 'Dr. Hendricks'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of Crooked House
Crooked House
Gillian Anderson was 49 in Crooked House as 'Magda Leonides'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 2017
Poster of Heroes Manufactured
Heroes Manufactured
Gillian Anderson was 48 in Heroes Manufactured as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of Viceroy's House
Viceroy's House
Gillian Anderson was 48 in Viceroy's House as 'Edwina Mountbatten'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 2017
Poster of Sold
Sold
Gillian Anderson was 47 in Sold as 'Sophia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 2015
Poster of The Widowmaker
The Widowmaker
Gillian Anderson was 46 in The Widowmaker as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2015
Poster of Robot Overlords
Robot Overlords
Gillian Anderson was 46 in Robot Overlords as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 2014
Poster of The Departure
The Departure
Gillian Anderson was 46 in The Departure as 'Blanche DuBois'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of Sister
Sister
Gillian Anderson was 43 in Sister as 'Kristin Jansen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 2012
Poster of Shadow Dancer
Shadow Dancer
Gillian Anderson was 43 in Shadow Dancer as 'Kate Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 2012
Poster of Johnny English Reborn
Johnny English Reborn
Gillian Anderson was 43 in Johnny English Reborn as 'Pamela Thornton ("Pegasus")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2011
Poster of No Pressure
No Pressure
Gillian Anderson was 42 in No Pressure as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2010
Poster of Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie
Gillian Anderson was 40 in Boogie Woogie as 'Jean Maclestone'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of Straightheads
Straightheads
Gillian Anderson was 38 in Straightheads as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 2005
Poster of The Mighty Celt
The Mighty Celt
Gillian Anderson was 36 in The Mighty Celt as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart
Gillian Anderson was 30 in Playing by Heart as 'Meredith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Chicago Cab
Chicago Cab
Gillian Anderson was 30 in Chicago Cab as 'Southside Girl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Gillian Anderson was 29 in The X-Files as 'Agent Dana Scully'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1998
Poster of The Mighty
The Mighty
Gillian Anderson was 29 in The Mighty as 'Loretta Lee'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Gillian Anderson was 23 in The Turning as 'April Cavanaugh'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Three at Once
Three at Once
Gillian Anderson was 17 in Three at Once as 'Woman 1'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
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Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of The Savoy
The Savoy
Gillian Anderson was 52+ in The Savoy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2020
Poster of Sex Education
Sex Education
Gillian Anderson was 50+ in Sex Education as 'Jean Milburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of American Gods
American Gods
Gillian Anderson was 48+ in American Gods as 'Media, Goddess Media'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2017
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Gillian Anderson was 48+ in The Crown as 'Margaret Thatcher'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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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'.
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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'.
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Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Crisis
Crisis
Gillian Anderson was 45+ in Crisis as 'Meg Fitch'.
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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'.
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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'.
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Thu, Apr 04 2013
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Gillian Anderson was 43+ in Great Expectations as 'Miss Havisham'.
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Tue, Dec 27 2011
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
Gillian Anderson was 42+ in Moby Dick as 'Elizabeth'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of Any Human Heart
Any Human Heart
Gillian Anderson was 42+ in Any Human Heart as 'Duchess Of Windsor'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Gillian Anderson was 37+ in Bleak House as 'Lady Dedlock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Gillian Anderson was 36+ in Parkinson as 'Self - Guest'.
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Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Gillian Anderson was 34+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Gillian Anderson was 34+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self - Guest'.
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Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Gillian Anderson was 34+ in Top Gear as 'Self'.
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Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of American Idol
American Idol
Gillian Anderson was 33+ in American Idol as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Mon, May 06 2002
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Gillian Anderson was 33+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Harsh Realm
Harsh Realm
Gillian Anderson was 31+ in Harsh Realm as 'Video Narrator (uncredited)'.
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Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of The Magic Hour
The Magic Hour
Gillian Anderson was 29+ in The Magic Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 08 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Gillian Anderson was 29+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Gillian Anderson was 21+ in The Simpsons as 'Dana Scully (voice)'.
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Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Gillian Anderson was 20+ in This Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of Trespasses
Trespasses
Gillian Anderson will be 56+ in Trespasses as 'Gina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of The Abandons
The Abandons
Gillian Anderson will be 56+ in The Abandons as 'Constance Van Ness'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased