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Born: 9 August 1968 · Age: 58
Gillian Anderson is 58 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 9 August 1968.
Actress famous for playing Dana Scully in The X-Files
Did you know?Although she is American, she spent a significant part of her childhood living in London and maintains a convincing British accent.
Gillian Anderson became a role model as Dana Scully, a calm, sceptical scientist in a world of conspiracy theories. Many women credit the character with inspiring careers in science. Anderson then rebuilt her career in Britain, moving between theatre and television. She took on roles from a Dickens heroine to a detective. Her Margaret Thatcher won major awards. She also campaigns for women's rights. She is one of the most versatile actors of her generation.
Gillian Leigh Anderson ( JIL-ee-ən; born August 9, 1968) is an American actress and writer. She received international fame for starring as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the Fox science fiction mystery series The X-Files (1993–2002; 2016–2018), winning a Primetime Emmy Award for the role.
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American-British actress, born 1968
Gillian Anderson was born in Chicago on 9 August 1968.
She played Dana Scully in The X-Files.
She won a Golden Globe as Margaret Thatcher in The Crown.
She stars as Jean Milburn in Sex Education.
Career highlights
Did you know?She grew up partly in London and switches easily between accents.
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