Gillian Anderson
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Summary
Gillian Anderson was born on August 9, 1968[1], in Chicago[2]. She has worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], and voice actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (343,525 views/month, #3,248 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Mother: Rosemary Lane Anderson[9]
- Child: Felix Griffiths[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: human rights defender[14], singer[15], stage actor[16], television producer[17], actor[18]
- Educated at: The Theatre School at DePaul University[19]
- Award received: Theatre World Award[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[21], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series[22], British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film[23], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[26], Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress[27], Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Sexual orientation: pansexuality[30]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[31]
- Commons category: Gillian Anderson[32]
- Residence: London[33]
- Family name: Anderson[34]
- Given name: Gillian[35], Leigh[36]
- Official website: https://gilliananderson.ws[37]
- Instrument: voice[38]
- Described by source: Babepedia[39]
- Nominated for: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[40], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[41], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress[42], British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film[43], Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film[44], British Academy Television Award for Best Actress[45], British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress[46], Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[47], Saturn Award for Best Actress[48], Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture[49]
Why It Matters
Gillian Anderson has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Gillian Anderson born?
Gillian Anderson was born in Chicago[2].
Who were Gillian Anderson's parents?
Gillian Anderson's mother was Rosemary Lane Anderson[9].
What did Gillian Anderson do for work?
Gillian Anderson worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], film director[5], screenwriter[6], and voice actor[7].
Where did Gillian Anderson go to school?
Gillian Anderson was educated at The Theatre School at DePaul University[19].
What awards did Gillian Anderson receive?
Honors received include Theatre World Award[20], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[21], and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series[22].