Gillian Leigh Anderson was born on August 9, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Edward Anderson, owned a film post-production company, while her mother, Rosemary Anderson, worked as a computer analyst. During her childhood, Anderson lived in both the United States and the United Kingdom, contributing to her dual American-British citizenship. She attended Fountain Elementary and City High-Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
At the age of 22, Anderson moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. She initially worked as a waitress before making her professional stage debut in the play Absent Friends at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Her performance in theater laid the groundwork for her future success in film and television.
Anderson rose to international prominence for her role as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the long-running American science fiction television series The X-Files, which debuted in 1993. Her portrayal of the skeptical and intelligent detective became iconic and earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The show remains a significant part of her legacy in popular culture.
In addition to The X-Files, Anderson has appeared in a range of acclaimed television series. Her notable roles include Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier in Hannibal, Superintendent Stella Gibson in The Fall, and Jean Milburn in the Netflix series Sex Education. She also voiced a character in the animated series Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter and portrayed Media in the television adaptation of American Gods.
Anderson made a guest appearance on an episode of The Simpsons, reprising her role as Dana Scully in animated form, further cementing her cultural relevance across multiple genres and audiences.
Gillian Anderson married Clyde Klotz, an art director on The X-Files, on New Year's Day in 1994. The couple had a daughter, Piper Maru, in September of that year. They divorced in 1997. Anderson later married documentary filmmaker Julian Ozanne in December 2004; however, they divorced in April 2006.
Anderson has two sons with her former partner, businessman Mark Griffiths. She currently resides in London, England, with her three children.
| Birth Date: | 9 Aug, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Chicago |
| residence: | London |
| Education: | DePaul University City High-Middle School Cornell University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | British-American film, television and theatre actress, activist and writer |
| Twitter Id: | GillianA |
| Spouse: | Clyde Klotz[1994-1997] Julian Ozanne[2004-2006] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 40 million |
