1993
The X-Files
Anderson begins her long-running role as Dana Scully.
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From Scully to the stage and beyond
Gillian Anderson’s work spans science fiction, crime drama, historical television and theatre, with performances that range from Dana Scully to Margaret Thatcher.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
A career across screen and stage
Born in Chicago, Anderson built a career across film, television and theatre. She became internationally known as FBI agent Dana Scully in The X-Files.
Her scientifically minded Scully investigates unexplained cases alongside Fox Mulder. Anderson won an Emmy for the role and later wrote and directed the series episode all things.
Her television roles also include detective Stella Gibson in The Fall and therapist Jean Milburn in Sex Education. In The Crown she portrayed Margaret Thatcher, earning another Emmy for supporting actress in a drama.
On stage she played Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire at the Young Vic, a performance recognised by the Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Browse available film credits on FLM.RED below.
Selected performances
2014
A Streetcar Named Desire
She plays Blanche DuBois at the Young Vic.
2020
The Crown
She portrays Margaret Thatcher in the historical drama.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.