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David Duchovny
August 7, 1960
New York City, New York, US
66 Years Old
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Who Is David Duchovny?
David William Duchovny is an American actor, writer, and director, known for his thoughtful performances and distinctive on-screen presence. His career spans acclaimed television dramas, feature films, and literary endeavors.
He achieved widespread recognition for his breakout role as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder in the iconic television series The X-Files. His portrayal captivated audiences for nearly a decade, creating a cultural phenomenon.
Early Life and Education
Born in New York City in 1960, David Duchovny is the middle child of Amram "Ami" Ducovny, a writer and publicist, and Margaret "Meg" Miller, a school administrator. His parents' diverse backgrounds—Jewish and Scottish Presbyterian—shaped his early home life.
He attended The Collegiate School For Boys in Manhattan, graduating as head boy in 1978. Duchovny later pursued higher education at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English literature, and continued to Yale University for a Master of Arts in English literature, where he began but did not complete a PhD.
Notable Relationships
A significant relationship in David Duchovny’s public life was his marriage to actress Téa Leoni, which began on May 13, 1997, and was often in the media spotlight.
Duchovny shares two children, daughter Madelaine West Duchovny and son Kyd Miller Duchovny, with Leoni, with whom he finalized a divorce in 2014.
Career Highlights
David Duchovny gained international fame for his role as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder in The X-Files, a science fiction series that ran for nine seasons and two revival limited series. This role earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama.
Beyond acting, Duchovny is a published author, with titles like Holy Cow: A Modern-Day Dairy Tale and Bucky F*cking Dent, showcasing his talent as a novelist. He also expanded into directing, helming several episodes of The X-Files and Californication, and the film House of D.
He further cemented his television legacy with another Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Hank Moody in the comedy-drama series Californication. To date, Duchovny has collected numerous nominations, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.