In honor of her 54th birthday, join&nbsp;L'OFFICIEL in appraising some of Gillian Andersons's most memorable performances over the years.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/gillian-anderson-interview-the-first-lady-eleanor-roosevelt-the-crown-margaret-thatcher" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gillian Anderson</a> has been lending her talents to a range of films and tv shows. Born in Chicago, raised in England and Michigan, the American-born actress is used to adapting to different surroundings. She quickly racked up <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/gillian-anderson-video-the-first-lady-eleanor-roosevelt-the-crown-margaret-thatcher" target="_blank" rel="noopener">different characters</a> throughout her career as an actor. Collecting two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, Anderson has been widely recognized for her chameleonic abilities. Celebrating her exciting career and 54th birthday, L'OFFICIEL looks back at some of her most iconic performances to date.

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In 1998, Anderson took on the role of FBI Special Agent Dana Scully. It was her first major role, and yet, this show was a major hit and continued to air for four years. Reportedly, she had the most appearances in the show of any character, starring in 211 of the 218 episodes.

Although this does not attest to her ability to physically embody characters, her voice in Princess Mononoke is easily looked over. As a Studio Ghibli production, the animation has recently received more traction after the Loewe collaboration with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/loewe-studio-ghibli-collaboration-spirited-away-capsule" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spirited Away</a>. Anderson voiced the role of Moro, a three-hundred-year-old wolf goddess.

The House of Mirth (2000)

For The House of Mirth, Anderson took on the role of a socialite and auburn-colored hair. Written by Terrence Davie, arguably one of the great British filmmakers, she played a socialite from an Edith Wharton novel. A gem of a film, The House of Mirth follows Lily Bart as she is dethroned from being a star in society.

Great Expectations (2011)

Gillian Anderson completely transformed herself for Miss Havisham in Great Expectations. This critically acclaimed three-part BBC adaptation awarded her the Artistic Excellence Award, and nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Actress in Movies/Miniseries and the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for Best Actress.

The X-Files: Fight the Future (1998) &amp; The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

She returned to her role in The X-Files for the two films. The first of which was released in the '90s and then the sequel came out 10 years later.

SOLD the movie, Gillian Anderson Takes Photos

Anderson did not always play cheerful and light-hearted roles. In this Jeffrey D. Brown film, based on a Patricia McCormick novel, she played a journalist. The star used her following to draw attention to sexual slavery and child trafficking in India addressed in Sold.

Anderson lent her skills to another crime show for The Fall. The psychological thriller explores two plotlines, one of a serial killer and the second a detective&mdash;Anderson herself&mdash;who sets out to catch him.

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In this drama series on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/netflix-renews-sex-education-season-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>, she plays sex therapist mother Jean Milburn. Between her raunchy jokes and no-filter comments, her role is endlessly entertaining and enough to binge-watch an entire season. Anderson can seamlessly switch between her British and American accent, convincing many of her fans that she is a native Brit.&nbsp;

In <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/everything-we-know-season-5-the-crown-netflix-princess-diana-elizabeth-debicki-emma-corrin-dominic-west-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Crown</a>, Anderson joined the star-studded cast for the fourth season as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. While many actors have played Margaret Thatcher, Anderson's role in The Crown has received a lot of buzz for her success in portraying the character. It was later revealed her dedication to embodying the Prime Minister included a fat suit and studying her distinct walk. She won an Emmy and Golden Globe for this series.

In this series, premiering on April 17, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/gillian-anderson-interview-the-first-lady-eleanor-roosevelt-the-crown-margaret-thatcher" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> will play Eleanor Roosevelt alongside other powerful actors including <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/viola-davis-cover-winter-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Viola Davis</a> and Michelle Pfeiffer as Michelle Obama and Betty Ford, respectively. The show, available on Showtime, will explore American leadership from the perspective of these iconic women and their time in the White House.&nbsp;

Gillian Anderson's Most Iconic Roles

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