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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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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!
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN Photo
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks Add Additional Dates in the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY Photo
The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks Add Additional Dates in the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Further dates have been set for The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks as The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK.
St. Ann’s Warehouse Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Five Premieres Photo
St. Ann’s Warehouse Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Five Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

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 Photo
Tony-Winner Marianne Elliott Is Hoping for A COMPANY Film
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

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 Photo
Holocaust Museum LA to Present Advance Screening of WHITE BIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

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 BEA Photo
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 40th Season Under The Stars With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

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 Photo
LETTERS LIVE Will Host Special RSPCA Show at The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

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 Photo
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Milton Keynes in July
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

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 Photo
Full Line-up Set For WOW - Women Of The World Festival In Manchester
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

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 Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet For Opening Night of PATRIOTS On Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 23, 2024

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' Photo
Photos: American Ballet Theatre Celebrates North American Premiere of Wayne McGregor's WOOLF WORKS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2024

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 Photo
Charlie Brooks Joins the Cast of the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

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 Photo
Video: Trailer For WOOLF WORKS Us Premiere at Segerstrom Center
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024

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 Photo
Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

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 Photo
LETTERS LIVE to Hold Special Women's Prize Show at the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 22, 2023

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 Photo
Review: LETTERS LIVE, Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 18, 2023

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 Photo
WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED], THE FORSYTE SAGA, and More Come to the Park Theatre in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

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

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