Gillian Anderson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Gillian Anderson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Gillian Anderson is a celebrated American actress, writer, and activist. She gained widespread recognition for her iconic role as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files. Her versatile acting career includes notable performances as Lily Bart in The House of Mirth, DSI Stella Gibson in The Fall, Jean Milburn in Sex Education, and Margaret Thatcher in The Crown. Anderson's contributions to television and film have been recognized with numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Won Theatre World Award for Absent Friends

In 1991, Gillian Anderson won a Theatre World Award for Best Newcomer for her performance in Absent Friends.

1996: FHM Sexiest Woman in the World

In 1996, FHM Magazine voted Gillian Anderson the sexiest woman in the world.

2006: Won Broadcasting Press Guild Television and Radio Award

In 2006, Gillian Anderson won the Broadcasting Press Guild Television and Radio Award for Best Actress for her role in Bleak House.

2009: Named one of 20 most powerful women in British theatre

In 2009, Gillian Anderson was named as one of 20 most powerful women in British theatre and was dubbed "The Honorary Brit" by Harper's Bazaar and Tiffany & Co.'s list.

November 2010: Portrayal of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in Any Human Heart

In November 2010, Gillian Anderson portrayed Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in 'Any Human Heart', a television adaptation of William Boyd's novel. For this role, she was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress on Television.

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2010: Honorary Associate of The London Film School

In 2010, Gillian Anderson was named Honorary Associate of The London Film School (LFS).

April 2011: Starring in The Crimson Petal and the White

In April 2011, Gillian Anderson starred in the BBC adaptation 'The Crimson Petal and the White' as Mrs. Castaway, which led to her nomination for the Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Actress.

December 2011: Starring as Miss Havisham in Great Expectations

In late December 2011, Gillian Anderson starred as Miss Havisham in a three-part BBC adaptation of 'Great Expectations'. Her portrayal led to the Artistic Excellence Award and nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award and Broadcasting Press Guild Award.

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2013: City Lit Lifetime Fellowship Award

In 2013, Gillian Anderson received a City Lit Lifetime Fellowship Award as recognition for the support and inspiration she provided to adult education provider City Lit and its students.

July 2014: Stage Performance in A Streetcar Named Desire

In July 2014, Gillian Anderson gained critical acclaim for her stage performance as Blanche DuBois in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams at the Young Vic Theatre in London.

2014: Won Evening Standard Theatre Award for A Streetcar Named Desire

In 2014, Gillian Anderson won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.

2016: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire

In 2016, Gillian Anderson was appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to drama.

2016: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

In 2016, Gillian Anderson was appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to drama.

July 2017: UCL Honorary Fellowship Award

In July 2017, Gillian Anderson was awarded a UCL Honorary Fellowship for her support of the International Literacy Centre's Reading Recovery program.

January 2018: City Lit Lifetime Fellowship Award

In January 2018, Gillian Anderson received a City Lit Lifetime Fellowship Award from the adult education college City Literary Institute.

2018: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

In 2018, Gillian Anderson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

February 2, 2019: Portraying Margo Channing in All About Eve

From February 2, 2019, Gillian Anderson portrayed Margo Channing in a stage production of 'All About Eve' at the Noël Coward Theatre, for which she received her third Laurence Olivier Award nomination.