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David Duchovny Biography

Birth Name:David William Duchovny

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received an honorable mention for his poetry by the Academy of American Poets in 1982
Has partnered with the D'Addario Foundation to help support music education programs
Completed his bachelor's degree at Princeton University
Earned a master's degree in English literature at Yale University
Made his first on-screen debut by appearing in a commercial for "Lowenbrau" in 1987
Wanted to become a playwright, but dropped out of graduate school to become an actor
Quote: "I believe that happiness is pre-determined -- you're either one of those people who looks on the bright side, or you're not․ I have this wonderful career, but even so, I'm still frightened by the possibilities of my own lack of talent․"
Known for his work on the hit series "The X-Files․"
Released the album "Hell or Highwater" in 2015
Released the book "Holy Cow" in 2015
Voiced Ethan Cole in the 2005 video game "Area 51․"
While attending Princeton University, he was a member of the Charter Club, an eating club

Awards

1993TV Guide Award-Actor of the Year in a New Series: winner
1995Universe Reader's Choice Award-Best Actor in a Genre TV Series: winner
1995Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1996National Television Award-Most Popular Actor: winner
1997Saturn Award-Best Genre TV Actor: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: winner
1997TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
1997Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1998Saturn Award-Best Genre TV Actor: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Series: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Cable Series: winner
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
1999Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
1999Saturn Award-Best Genre TV Actor: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series: winner
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1999TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor in a Drama: winner
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2000TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor in a Drama: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008BAFTA TV Award-Best International: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
2008Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2014Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
2023Narrative Feature Award-Best Narrative Feature: nominated
2023Capri Special Award-Best Feature Film: winner
2023Audience Award-Narrative: nominated
2024Directors' Week Award-Best Film: winner