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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

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

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

[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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St. Ann’s Warehouse Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Five Premieres

St. Ann’s Warehouse has revealed programming for its 2024-25 season, a robust lineup of five new shows that mirror its vital presence in the international performing arts firmament. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony-Winner Marianne Elliott Is Hoping for A COMPANY Film

Acclaimed director Marianne Elliott revealed that she is hoping to make a film of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY. 
Holocaust Museum LA to Present Advance Screening of WHITE BIRD

Holocaust Museum LA announced an advance screening of the film WHITE BIRD on September 24 at AMC The Grove, followed by a panel discussion with journalist Tom Teicholz.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 40th Season Under The Stars With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 40th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast,' playing July 5 to July 20.
LETTERS LIVE Will Host Special RSPCA Show at The Royal Albert Hall

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the power of written correspondence, returns to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 12 December in collaboration with the RSPCA for a special one-off event.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Milton Keynes in July

In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far-off lands. 
Full Line-up Set For WOW - Women Of The World Festival In Manchester

WOW - Women of the World, and Factory International have announced the full programme for WOW Manchester, which will take place at Aviva Studios from 24-26 May. 
Photos: On the Red Carpet For Opening Night of PATRIOTS On Broadway

Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. See photos from the red carpet at Broadway turns out to celebrate opening night of this new political drama.
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!

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

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