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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

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
[West End]
2026
Martha ()
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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Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen, and More Join as Guest Sheriffs For WHODUNNIT [UN Photo
Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen, and More Join as Guest Sheriffs For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Park Theatre announced the final wave of celebrity guest sheriffs for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Simon Pegg, and Jodie Whittaker, for its Wild West immersive run.
Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup Will Lead WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at @sohop Photo
Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup Will Lead WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

A new production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will be led by Gillian Anderson as Martha, Billy Crudup as George, Josh Dylan as Nick, and Phoebe Horn as Honey.
Park Theatre Unveils New Celebrity Guest Sheriffs For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Photo
Park Theatre Unveils New Celebrity Guest Sheriffs For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Park Theatre has announced a new wave of celebrity guest sheriffs for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4, the fourth instalment of its fundraising comedy event, running May 11 through June 27, 2026.
WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Returns with Celebrity Sheriffs at Park Theatre Photo
WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Returns with Celebrity Sheriffs at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

Artistic Director Jez Bond, Executive Director Catherine McKinney, and the whole team at Park Theatre have announced further details of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4, the next instalment of its hugely popular fundraising comedy spectacular.
Review: WOOLF WORKS, Royal Ballet And Opera Photo
Review: WOOLF WORKS, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jan 19, 2026

Sir Wayne McGregor is a titan of the dance world - and a divisive one. For some he's the next Messiah, for others, the Emperor's new clothes. Normally I'm veering towards the latter, but his 2015 triptych Woolf Works is perhaps his most successful work to date.
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 15, 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.
Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, & Ariana Grande Win Dorian TV Awards- See the Full List Photo
Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, & Ariana Grande Win Dorian TV Awards- See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2025

Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more have been recognized for their work at GALECA's 16th Dorian TV Awards. Take a look at the full list of winners here!
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!
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Direc Photo
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. 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.
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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 2 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 has won the Best Actress award at the Evening Standard Awards for her performance in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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