Gillian Anderson

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Gillian Leigh Anderson OBE (born August 9, 1968) 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 two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Born in Chicago, Anderson was raised first in London and then in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She later started her career onstage in New York City before achieving international recognition for her work on The X-Files. Her film work includes the dramas The Mighty Celt (2005), The Last King of Scotland (2006), Shadow Dancer (2012), and Viceroy's House (2017), as well as the X-Files films Fight the Future (1998) and I Want to Believe (2008). Her television credits include Lady Dedlock in Bleak House (2005), Wallis Simpson in Any Human Heart (2010), Miss Havisham in Great Expectations (2011), Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier on Hannibal (2013–2015), Media in the first season of American Gods (2017), and Eleanor Roosevelt on The First Lady (2022). Anderson has also received awards and acclaim for her stage work, which includes Absent Friends (1991), for which she won a Theatre World Award for Best Newcomer; A Doll's House (2009), for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress; Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire (2014 and 2016), for which she won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress and received a second Laurence Olivier Award nomination; and All About Eve (2019), for which she received a third Laurence Olivier Award nomination. Anderson has supported numerous charities and humanitarian organizations, being an honorary spokesperson for the Neurofibromatosis Network and a co-founder of South African Youth Education for Sustainability (SAYes). She has lived in London since 2002 and was appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for her services to drama.

Most Popular Gillian Anderson Trailers

Total trailers found: 60

TRON: Ares Trailer (2025)

08 October 2025

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

Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon Trailer (2015)

08 December 2015

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

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Trailer (2026)

06 August 2026

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection.

Johnny English Reborn Trailer (2011)

15 September 2011

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

The X-Files Trailer (1998)

19 June 1998

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 a conspiracy that might mean the alien colonization of Earth.

Woolf Works Trailer (2024)

25 June 2024

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.

The House of Mirth Trailer (2000)

13 October 2000

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

The Turning Trailer (1992)

01 January 1992

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

Crooked House Trailer (2017)

06 September 2017

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

The Mighty Trailer (1998)

01 June 1998

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 authorized to go out.

The Last King of Scotland Trailer (2006)

27 September 2006

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 Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote.

The Pale Blue Eye Trailer (2022)

22 December 2022

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 York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate.

Boogie Woogie Trailer (2010)

16 April 2010

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.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe Trailer (2008)

24 July 2008

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.

Robin Robin Trailer (2021)

09 October 2021

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

Animals Trailer (2026)

31 December 2026

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.

White Bird Trailer (2023)

25 October 2023

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.

No Pressure Trailer (2010)

01 September 2010

No Pressure is a controversial 2010 short film produced by the global warming mitigation campaign 10:10.

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People Trailer (2008)

02 October 2008

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, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs.

I'll Follow You Down Trailer (2013)

28 July 2013

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 that may bring him home.

The Spy Who Dumped Me Trailer (2018)

02 August 2018

A couple of thirtysomething best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail.

Scoop Trailer (2024)

27 March 2024

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

This Changes Everything Trailer (2019)

22 July 2019

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

Playing by Heart Trailer (1998)

30 December 1998

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.

Viceroy's House Trailer (2017)

03 March 2017

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 home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.

UFO Trailer (2018)

27 September 2018

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 Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism Trailer (2017)

26 March 2017

Taking its lead from French artists like Renoir and Monet, the American impressionist movement followed its own path which over a forty-year period reveals as much about America as a nation as it does about its art as a creative power-house.

The Salt Path Trailer (2025)

01 May 2025

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.

Robot Overlords Trailer (2015)

29 January 2015

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

Woolf Works Trailer (2017)

08 February 2017

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

Three at Once Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

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 a party and enter a surreal world to see if they click together.

Room on the Broom Trailer (2012)

25 December 2012

Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Straightheads Trailer (2007)

27 April 2007

There is instant chemistry between Alice (Gillian Anderson), a businesswoman, and Adam (Danny Dyer), a younger working-class man who installs a security system in her London apartment.

Mr. Morgan's Last Love Trailer (2013)

22 August 2013

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

Shadow Dancer Trailer (2012)

12 February 2012

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

The Sunlit Night Trailer (2020)

06 June 2020

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

Sister Trailer (2012)

04 April 2012

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

A Cock and Bull Story Trailer (2005)

17 July 2005

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 Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home.

The Departure Trailer (2014)

02 October 2014

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.

Heroes Manufactured Trailer (2017)

10 March 2017

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 conventions in Canada.

Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening Trailer (2002)

01 January 2002

This star-studded gala celebrates the centenary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers.

The Mighty Celt Trailer (2005)

11 February 2005

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

Sold Trailer (2016)

01 April 2016

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 remains of the family's crops, Lakshmi's father says she must leave home and take a job to support her family.

National Theatre Live: All About Eve Trailer (2019)

11 March 2019

From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing.

Chicago Cab Trailer (1998)

18 September 1998

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 his passengers.

Inside The X-Files Trailer (1998)

01 February 1998

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 segments from the show, outtakes and a sneak preview of the upcoming feature film.

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire Trailer (2014)

16 September 2014

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, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day Trailer (2021)

08 March 2021

Celebrate International Women’s Day with this brand new inspiring film from LETTERS LIVE. In “LETTERS LIVE from the Archive: International Women’s Day”, remarkable letters are read by a diverse array of outstanding luminaries, including stunning performances from Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Daisy Ridley, Caitlin Moran, Rose McGowan, Adwoa Aboah, Louise Brealey and more.

A Matter of Choice Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

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

Akte X Intern - Was Sie schon immer wissen wollten Trailer (1998)

01 February 1998

FOX 25th Anniversary Special Trailer (2012)

22 April 2012

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 network include.

The Salt Path Scandal Trailer (2025)

15 December 2025

Follow journalist Chloe Hadjimatheou as a tip sparks a probing look into Raynor Winn's beloved memoir, uncovering claims and evidence that challenge The Salt Path's truth.

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind Trailer (2007)

25 December 2007

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 alien crystal.

The Widowmaker Trailer (2015)

27 February 2015

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

The Making of 'The X Files: Fight the Future' Trailer (1998)

01 January 1998

The paranormal investigations of agents Mulder and Scully have gripped millions of fans worldwide for the last four years.

Secrets of the X-Files Trailer (1995)

19 May 1995

This documentary sheds light on the story behind the X-Files. Follow the conspiracy and take a look at some of Mulder and Scully's most extraordinary cases Plus profiles of the agents and the shadowy characters working to help and hinder them.

Tron: Ares - A Special Look Trailer (2025)

23 September 2025

The making of Tron: Ares

More Secrets of the X-Files Trailer (1996)

10 May 1996

The first three seasons of the hit television show The X-Files (1993) are briefly re-capped in this TV special.

Spies Above Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

A history of U.S. spy satellites

Why Planes Go Down Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

A Plane documentary film narrated by Gillian Anderson