‘The X-Files’: Where Is The Original Cast Now?

When ‘The X-Files’ first premiered in 1993, it pulled viewers into a world of conspiracies, aliens, and the unexplained. Created by Chris Carter, the series followed FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigated paranormal cases and government cover-ups. But what have the cast been up to since their time on the show? David Duchovny, who played Mulder, became the face of the show’s search for the truth, bringing a mix of intensity and dry humor to the role. After its original run, he found major success in ‘Californication’ and later ‘Aquarius.’ Gillian Anderson made Scully one of television’s most iconic characters, earning a Golden Globe along the way. Since then, she’s worked consistently across TV, film, and stage, with standout roles in ‘The Fall,’ ‘Sex Education,’ and ‘The Crown,’ showing an impressive range across very different genres. Mitch Pileggi’s Walter Skinner gradually evolved into a key figure over the show’s run, becoming a fan favorite. Afterward, he appeared in series like ‘Stargate Atlantis,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ and later joined the cast of ‘Walker,’ continuing his steady television career.