Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

1968-08-09 Chicago, Illinois, USA 54 Credits

Biography

Gillian Leigh Anderson OBE is an American actress, writer, and activist. She is best known for her roles as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the sci-fi series The X-Files (1993–2002; 2016–2018), Lily Bart in the drama film The House of Mirth (2000), DSI Stella Gibson in the BBC/RTÉ crime drama series The Fall (2013–2016), Jean Milburn in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education (2019–2023), and Margaret Thatcher in the fourth season of the Netflix drama series The Crown (2020). She has won ...

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TRON: Ares

TRON: Ares

2025

Acting

A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encoun...

The Salt Path

The Salt Path

2025

as Raynor Winn

6.4
Acting

A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek.

Woolf Works

Woolf Works

2024

Acting

Wayne McGregor’s award-winning ballet triptych Woolf Works re-creates the emotions, themes, and fluid style of three of Virginia Woolf’s novels: Mrs. ...

Scoop

Scoop

2024

as Emily Maitlis

6.3
Acting

Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous intervie...

White Bird

White Bird

2023

as Vivienne Beaumier

7.9
Acting

After being expelled from Beecher Prep for his treatment of a classmate with a facial deformity, Julian has struggled to fit in at his new school. To ...

The Pale Blue Eye

The Pale Blue Eye

2022

as Julia Marquis

6.8
Acting

West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New Y...

Robin Robin

Robin Robin

2021

as Cat (voice)

7.0
Acting

A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.

Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day

Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day

2021

as Self

8.0
Acting

Celebrate International Women’s Day with this brand new inspiring film from LETTERS LIVE. In “LETTERS LIVE from the Archive: International Women’s Day...

The Sunlit Night

The Sunlit Night

2020

as Olyana

5.5
Acting

An aspiring painter meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway.

This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything

2019

as Self

6.2
Acting

An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the Industry...

National Theatre Live: All About Eve

National Theatre Live: All About Eve

2019

as Margo Channing

8.5
Acting

The story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, be...

UFO

UFO

2018

as Dr. Hendricks

6.9
Acting

A college student, who sees a UFO, uses his exceptional math skills to investigate the sighting with his friends while the FBI follows closely behind.

The Spy Who Dumped Me

The Spy Who Dumped Me

2018

as Wendy

6.4
Acting

A couple of thirtysomething best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartme...

Crooked House

Crooked House

2017

as Magda Leonides

6.4
Acting

A private investigator helps a former flame solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather, who lived in a sprawling estate surrounded by his idiosyncrat...

The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism

The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism

2017

as Narrator

8.5
Acting

Taking its lead from French artists like Renoir and Monet, the American impressionist movement followed its own path which over a forty-year period re...

Heroes Manufactured

Heroes Manufactured

2017

as Self (archive footage)

10.0
Acting

A documentary following Canadian artists and their ability to break into the comic book industry while dealing with fandom and the craze of comic book...

Viceroy's House

Viceroy's House

2017

as Edwina Mountbatten

6.6
Acting

In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the ...

Woolf Works

Woolf Works

2017

as Voiceover from a letter by Virginia Woolf (voice)

2.0
Acting

The first revival of Wayne McGregor’s critically acclaimed ballet triptych to music by Max Richter, inspired by the works of Virginia Woolf.

Sold

Sold

2016

as Sophia

6.4
Acting

Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small hut on a mountain in Nepal. When the Himalayan monsoons wash away all that re...

Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon

Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon

2015

as Self

10.0
Acting

An in depth feature length piece on the creative efforts to approach the Hannibal television series' third season "reboot" of the Red Dragon arc.

The Widowmaker

The Widowmaker

2015

as Narrator

6.8
Acting

Every minute of every year an American drops dead of a heart attack, hundreds of thousands without any warning or prior symptom. But these people coul...

Robot Overlords

Robot Overlords

2014

as Kate

4.8
Acting

Earth has been conquered by robots from another galaxy and the human survivors must stay in their homes, or risk incineration.

The Departure

The Departure

2014

as Blanche DuBois

8.4
Acting

Inspired by the Young Vic theatre's acclaimed production in 2014, the film takes place in the days before Blanche arrives at her sister Stella's home.

The Departure

The Departure

2014

Director

8.4
Directing

Inspired by the Young Vic theatre's acclaimed production in 2014, the film takes place in the days before Blanche arrives at her sister Stella's home.

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

2014

as Blanche DuBois

7.7
Acting

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unfo...

Mr. Morgan's Last Love

Mr. Morgan's Last Love

2013

as Karen Morgan

6.6
Acting

A widowed professor living in Paris develops a special relationship with a younger French woman.

I'll Follow You Down

I'll Follow You Down

2013

as Marika Whyte

6.0
Acting

After the disappearance of a young scientist on a business trip, his son and wife struggle to cope, only to make a bizarre discovery years later - one...

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

2012

as Witch (voice)

6.5
Acting

Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch ...

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

2012

as Self

7.3
Acting

A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the ...

Sister

Sister

2012

as Kristin Jansen

6.7
Acting

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.

Shadow Dancer

Shadow Dancer

2012

as Kate Fletcher

5.9
Acting

In 1990s Belfast, a woman is forced to betray all she believes in for the sake of her son.

Johnny English Reborn

Johnny English Reborn

2011

as Pamela

6.2
Acting

The most prominent heads of state in the world begin gathering for a conference that could have a major impact on global politics. When MI-7 receives ...

No Pressure

No Pressure

2010

as Self

7.0
Acting

No Pressure is a controversial 2010 short film produced by the global warming mitigation campaign 10:10. Intended for cinema and television advertise...

Boogie Woogie

Boogie Woogie

2009

as Jean Maclestone

5.0
Acting

In London's contemporary art world, everyone has a hustle. Art Spindle runs a high-end gallery: he hopes to flip a Mondrian for millions. One of his a...

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

2008

as Eleanor Johnson

6.0
Acting

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attra...

The X Files: I Want to Believe

The X Files: I Want to Believe

2008

as Dana Scully

5.8
Acting

Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

2007

as Queen Vorkana (voice)

5.0
Acting

Robbie and Donner's wedding is interrupted when Donner is kidnapped by aliens. Robbie saves the day again though with the help of his friends and an a...

Straightheads

Straightheads

2007

as Alice

5.2
Acting

There is instant chemistry between Alice (Gillian Anderson), a businesswoman, and Adam (Danny Dyer), a younger working-class man who installs a securi...

The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland

2006

as Sarah Merrit

7.4
Acting

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in U...

A Cock and Bull Story

A Cock and Bull Story

2005

as Widow Wadman / Gillian Anderson

6.2
Acting

Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opin...

The Mighty Celt

The Mighty Celt

2005

as Kate

6.3
Acting

Donal is a 14-year old who develops a passion for greyhound racing. He works in a kennel, which is owned by Good Joe. Good Joe promises Donal ownershi...

Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening

Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening

2002

as Self - Performer

Acting

This star-studded gala celebrates the centenary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers. Rodgers' contribution to musical theatre...

The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth

2000

as Lily Bart

6.2
Acting

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her fri...

Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart

1998

as Meredith

6.6
Acting

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold...

Chicago Cab

Chicago Cab

1998

as Southside Girl

5.5
Acting

A day in the life of a Chicago cab driver is examined as he picks up fares from the good and bad parts of the city and emotionally connects to many of...

The X-Files

The X-Files

1998

as Agent Dana Scully

6.9
Acting

Mulder and Scully, now taken off the FBI's X Files cases, must find a way to fight the shadowy elements of the government to find out the truth about ...

The Mighty

The Mighty

1998

as Loretta Lee

7.2
Acting

Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not autho...

Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten

Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten

1998

as Dana Scully / Self

Acting
Inside The X-Files

Inside The X-Files

1998

as Self

6.8
Acting

Inside the X-Files for a behind-the-scenes look at the show. Also included are interviews with the cast and creator Chris Carter, never before seen se...

The Turning

The Turning

1992

as April Cavanaugh

3.0
Acting

Gillian Anderson in her first ever screen role. Anderson's psycho boyfriend, Cliff, returns to his home town seething with pent-up frustration and rag...

A Matter of Choice

A Matter of Choice

1988

as Woman

Acting

A short, silent, black-and-white film dealing with a young woman's moment of choice before entering a back-alley abortion clinic.

Three at Once

Three at Once

1986

as Woman 1

3.5
Acting

This black and white student short is a whimsical absurdist comedy about a happy-go-lucky girl, a sardonic feminist and a vain philosopher who meet at...

Animals

Animals

N/A

Acting

When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money ...

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

N/A

Acting

A queer filmmaker is hired to direct a new installment of a slasher franchise. The director fixates on the prospect of casting the ‘final girl’ from t...