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BIO

Gillian Anderson is an American-British actress. Her credits include FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files, Lily Bart in The House of Mirth. She has won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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STAGE CREDITS

All About Eve All About Eve
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Margo Channing
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Blanche
Absent Friends
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Evelyn

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actress

Gillian AndersonA Streetcar Named Desire


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Evening Standard Awards - 2014 - Best Actress

Gillian AndersonA Streetcar Named Desire

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actress

Gillian AndersonA Doll's House

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Video: Orlando pas de Deux in WOOLF WORKS at The Royal Ballet  Photo
Video: Orlando pas de Deux in WOOLF WORKS at The Royal Ballet 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2026

The Royal Ballet will present a revival of Wayne McGregor's acclaimed ballet triptych Woolf Works, inspired by the novels and autobiographical writings of Virginia Woolf.  Watch a clip from the Orlando pas de deux from Woolf Works here. 
TRON: Ares Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date in January Photo
TRON: Ares Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date in January
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025

Tron: Ares, the latest film in the Disney franchise, will begin streaming January 7 on Disney+. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the sci-fi flick is led by Jared Leto and features an electro soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails.
Wayne McGregor's WOOLF WORKS Returns to the Royal Opera House in January Photo
Wayne McGregor's WOOLF WORKS Returns to the Royal Opera House in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

This January, The Royal Ballet will present a revival of Wayne McGregor's acclaimed ballet triptych Woolf Works, inspired by the novels and autobiographical writings of Virginia Woolf.  
Park Theatre Reveals New Shows and DRACAPELLA Casting Photo
Park Theatre Reveals New Shows and DRACAPELLA Casting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Alongside newly announced shows, Park Theatre has announced the cast of musical comedy Christmas show Dracapella. Learn more about the lineup of events here!
Disney Announces Slate of Projects, Including TOY STORY 5, HEXED, and More Photo
Disney Announces Slate of Projects, Including TOY STORY 5, HEXED, and More
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025

Disney has unveiled some of the new projects, as well as some sneak peeks into upcoming ones, at the Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney showcase. Some of the new projects include Toy Story 5 and Hexed, and more.
LETTERS LIVE Will Return to the Royal Albert Hall in Support of Arts Emergency Photo
LETTERS LIVE Will Return to the Royal Albert Hall in Support of Arts Emergency
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the enduring power of written correspondence, is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in November. Learn more here!
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall 2025 Lineup to Feature Etta Cox, Sidra Bell, Fall Fest, and Photo
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall 2025 Lineup to Feature Etta Cox, Sidra Bell, Fall Fest, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has announced its fall 2025 programming, launching the 2025–2026 season with a mix of jazz, theater, dance, festivals, and community conversations.
LETTERS LIVE to Return to NYC at The Town Hall This Summer Photo
LETTERS LIVE to Return to NYC at The Town Hall This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

​Letters Live will return to New York City for a highly anticipated three-night run at The Town Hall. Each evening will present an entirely unique and unforgettable lineup of surprise celebrity readers. Learn more.
Video: Watch a Clip From National Theatre Live's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Photo
Video: Watch a Clip From National Theatre Live's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Michael Major - May 9, 2025

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece in this new video clip!
Marianne Elliott Joins Pentabus Board Photo
Marianne Elliott Joins Pentabus Board
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Marianne Elliott, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning director of War Horse and Angels in America joins Michelle Terry and others on the Pentabus board.
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel Will Lead BORN WITH TEETH at Wyndham's Theatre Photo
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel Will Lead BORN WITH TEETH at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Born With Teeth will make its West End premiere, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare. Learn more about the show here!
INTER ALIA Will Broadcast From National Theatre Live Photo
INTER ALIA Will Broadcast From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

National Theatre Live has announced the upcoming production of Inter Alia - a searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood - will broadcast live to cinemas around the UK.
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards Photo
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Over Half a Million Pounds Raised By 'Everybody Dance' Fundraiser at Sadler's Wells E Photo
Over Half a Million Pounds Raised By 'Everybody Dance' Fundraiser at Sadler's Wells East
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The biggest names in art and entertainment gathered at Sadler's Wells East for the EVERYBODY DANCE fundraiser, raising over half a million pounds net that allows the hub to platform UK talent and celebrate international perspectives.
Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at the 31st Annual SAG Awards Photo
Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at the 31st Annual SAG Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025

The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards has revealed that Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and more will serve as presenters for this year’s show.
Cast Set For A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre  Photo
Cast Set For A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Casting has been announced for Birmingham Rep’s new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Ursula Rani Sarma’s play based on Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner. 
SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards Photo
SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Photo
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Final stars have been announced to join the world premiere Studio Cast Recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical, set to release in March. Learn more about the album here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gillian Anderson been in?

Gillian Anderson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Gillian Anderson been in?

Gillian Anderson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Gillian Anderson's first West End show?

Gillian Anderson's first West End show was All About Eve which opened in 2019

What awards has Gillian Anderson been nominated for?

Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire, Best Actress (Evening Standard Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire and Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for A Doll's House.

What awards has Gillian Anderson won?

Gillian Anderson won the Best Actress award at the Evening Standard Awards for her performance in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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