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Gillian Anderson Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Husband, Career, and Net Worth 

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson is an American actress and writer best known for her role as FBI Agent Dana Scully in the television series The X-Files.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Gillian Anderson is born on August 9, 1968, in the Chicago home of Rosemary Posie Alyce and Homer Edward Ed Anderson III. Her father owned a film post-production company. Anderson and her family moved to London, where she attended Coleridge Primary School. When she was 11, her family relocated back to the United States. She continued her education in America at Fountain Elementary and City High Middle School.

Anderson’s adolescence was not going well, as she began using drugs and adopted a punk look. She was even arrested for trespassing on her graduation night. Gillian earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from DePaul University’s The Theatre School after finishing her education.

She is her parents’ eldest child. Her late brother’s name was Aaron, and he was a DJ, whereas Anderson’s sister is a ceramicist. She has been married twice in her life, but neither marriage lasted long. She married her first husband, Clyde Klotz, in 1994 and divorced him in 1997. Anderson’s second marriage takes place in 2004 with Julian Ozanne, and they divorce in 2006. She is also the mother of two boys and one girl.

Gillian Anderson’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Gillian Anderson, who was born on August 9, 1968, will be 53 years old on August 3, 2022. Her height is 1.6 meters and her weight is 56 kilograms.

Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson’s Profession & Career

Anderson began her acting career in 1991, when she appeared in the play Absent Friends at the Manhattan Theatre Club. In 1992, she gets her big break when she appears in the film The Turning. The following year, Gillian began her television career by auditioning for the drama Class of ’96. It helped her land a starring role in The X-Files as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully, for which Anderson received numerous awards.

Following that, Gillian’s career took off, with roles in films such as Princess Mononoke, The House of Mirth, The Last King of Scotland, Boogie Woogie, and Johnny English Reborn. Sold, Viceroy’s House, Crooked House, I’ll Follow You Down, and Mr. Morgan’s Last Love are among her free films. Aside from being a prominent figure in the film industry, she is seen actively supporting women’s and children’s rights for a variety of organizations and social movements.

Achievements and Awards

Anderson’s performance in The X-Files earned her a Golden Glove Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama, a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television, an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series.

In addition, People magazine named her one of the world’s 50 most beautiful people in 1997. She also ranked first on FHM’s list of the 100 Sexiest Women in 1996.

Gillian Anderson’s Salary and Net Worth

Gillian Anderson’s net worth is $40 million as of August 2022. Her acting work in both movies and television has contributed significantly to her financial success. She has also made a lot of money by endorsing brands like GQ. Her London home is worth approximately $2 million in total.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameGillian Anderson
Real NameGillian Leigh Anderson, OBE
GenderFemale
Age53 years old
Birth Date9 August 1968
Birth PlaceChicago, Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height1.6 m
Weight56 kg
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusDivorced
HusbandJulian Ozanne (m. 2004–2007), Clyde Klotz (m. 1994–1997)
ChildrenYes (Piper Maru Klotz, Felix Griffiths, Oscar Griffiths)
DatingN/A
ProfessionAmerican-British film, television and theatre actress and activist
Net Worth$40 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A