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Gillian Anderson 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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Gillian Anderson STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Margo Channing

[Off-Broadway]
St. Ann's Warehouse Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Blanche

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Evelyn


Gillian Anderson 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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Photos: American Ballet Theatre Celebrates North American Premiere of Wayne McGregor's WOOLF WORKS


American Ballet Theatre just celebrated the North American Premiere of Wayne McGregor's Woolf Works at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The production runs through 14, 2024. Check out photos from the opening night performance here!

Charlie Brooks Joins the Cast of the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG


Charlie Brooks will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. The tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.

Video: Trailer For WOOLF WORKS Us Premiere at Segerstrom Center


Watch a trailer for American Ballet Theatre's North American Premiere of Wayne McGregor's Woolf Works at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3


Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!

LETTERS LIVE to Hold Special Women's Prize Show at the Royal Albert Hall


Letters Live is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall next year for a special one-off event on Wednesday 6 March, in aid of the Women’s Prize Trust.

Review: LETTERS LIVE, Royal Albert Hall


The unique event that is Letters Live returned to the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate its tenth anniversary on 16 November. Since December 2013, it has appeared from Wilderness Festival to a refugee camp in Calais, bringing the joy and wonder of the written word to audiences all over the world.

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED], THE FORSYTE SAGA, and More Come to the Park Theatre in 2024


Park Theatre has announced a plethora of new shows for 2024, including the third installment of their hugely popular Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] series and a two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. 

American Premiere of LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K is Coming to St. Ann's Warehouse


Don't miss the American premiere of 'Life & Times of Michael K,' a stunning puppet theater production that received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Find out the dates and venue for this highly acclaimed show at St. Ann's Warehouse.

New Girls Festival Launches in Honour of International Day of the Girl


The WOW Foundation has launched a brand new festival for girls. Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!

Video: Watch the SEX EDUCATION Final Season Trailer


The video teases a packed season full of new sexual experiences, personal growth, love, laughter, tears, friendship, more of Eric’s fabulous wardrobe, Jean back in session and with a new boss (played by Hannah Gadsby), Adam working on a farm (?), Aimee’s artistic prowess, and to top it off…Maeve back in Moordale for a first real date with Otis.

Wayne McGregor's WOOLF WORKS Will Make North American Premiere at Segerstrom Center For The Arts


American Ballet Theatre presents the North American Premiere of Wayne McGregor's Woolf Works at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from April 11 to 14, 2024. Inspired by the writings of 20th century modernist author Virginia Woolf, Woolf Works marks American Ballet Theatre's first full-length production by McGregor, featuring a luminous original score by Max Richter.

SEX EDUCATION to End With Season Four on Netflix; Watch the Teaser


Asa Butterfield leads the cast as Otis Milburn, alongside Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Aimee-Lou Wood, Emma Mackey, Connor Swindells, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Mimi Keene, George Robinson, Chinenye Ezeudu, Dua Saleh, Alistair Petrie, Samantha Spiro, Jim Howick, Rakhee Thakrar and Daniel Ings. Watch the video teaser now!

Holocaust Museum LA Launches Teicholz Film Series, WOMEN IN THE HOLOCAUST


Holocaust Museum LA presents the Teicholz Film Series, 'Women in the Holocaust,' featuring two in-person screenings and three online events.

Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs Will Lead Film Adaptation of Memoir THE SALT PATH, Directed by Marianne Elliott


Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs will lead an upcoming film adaptation of Raynor Winn’s memoir The Salt Path.

LETTERS LIVE Returns to the Royal Albert Hall in November


Following two sold out shows in 2022, Letters Live has announced its return to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 16 November 2023. This show will be staged in association with Montblanc, who have become global sponsors of Letters Live, and 2023 also marks the 10th anniversary of the first Letters Live event.

Review: WOOLF WORKS, Royal Opera House


Featuring its ex-Principal Dancer Alessandra Ferri, the Royal Ballet revives its epic Woolf Works.

Photographer Mark Mann to Bring Dancers off the Pages of his Latest Book and Onto the Joyce Stage


 World-renowned celebrity portrait photographer Mark Mann is celebrating the release of his new coffee table book Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance with a one night only star-studded evening of dance at the Joyce Theater, Monday, April 10, 2023.

Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!


A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!

Wayne McGregor's WOOLF WORKS Returns To The Royal Opera House This March


Wayne McGregor's acclaimed triptych Woolf Works returns to the Royal Opera House stage this spring. Receiving its premiere in 2015, Woolf Works was McGregor's first full-length work for The Royal Ballet and subsequently won both the 2016 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and the 2015 Critics' Circle National Dance Award for Best Classical Choreography. 

THE JUNGLE to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse in February


St. Ann’s Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle back to St. Ann’s, where it made its sold-out American Premiere in 2018. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Gillian Anderson 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?

Gillian Anderson has been nominated for several awards, including Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for her role in "A Streetcar Named Desire," Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for the same production, and Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for her performance in "A Doll's House."

What awards has Gillian Anderson won?

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

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