Gillian Anderson is a pretty and talented fiery haired actress who was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9th, 1968. She is best known for her role as “Dana Scully” in the hit TV series X Files. Gillian became a science fiction icon after her role in the hit series X Files. Anderson grew up in London, England and Grand Rapids , Michigan. She has won multiple awards for her performances , including two Academy Awards and two Golden Globes.