The X-Files

About The X-Files

'The X-Files' is a classic American science fiction drama television series created by Chris Carter. The series follows FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. The show combines elements of horror, thriller, mystery, and occasionally comedy, to create its unique storytelling voice that captivated audiences worldwide.

Making / Production

Chris Carter is the Brilliant mind behind the creation and production of the series. The show was primarily filmed in Vancouver, Canada for the first five seasons, but filming was moved to Los Angeles, California for the remaining seasons, due to constraints with the Vancouver weather and personal reasons of some actors. The series was produced by 20th Television and Ten Thirteen Productions.

Actors

• David Duchovny as Fox Mulder - An eccentric FBI agent assigned to investigate paranormal activities, Duchovny's portrayal is often characterized by his dry wit and dogged determination.
• Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully - A medical doctor and FBI agent, Anderson played Scully as the skeptical counterpoint to Mulder's believer, bringing a grounded, scientific perspective to the series.
• Mitch Pileggi as Walter Skinner - As the FBI assistant director, Pileggi's Skinner often walked a tight line between being an ally and a hindrance to Mulder and Scully's investigations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's tagline, "The Truth is Out There," has become a pop culture staple.
• Gillian Anderson was actually the first and only actress considered for the role of Dana Scully.
• The character of Fox Mulder was named after Chris Carter's mother's maiden name (Molter), but he changed it to Mulder, which is very close translation of 'mulder' from Dutch to English, meaning 'miller'.

Awards

Over its eleven-season run, 'The X-Files' has been the recipient of numerous awards, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. Series stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have both won Golden Globe Awards for their performances on the show.

Quotes

• "I want to believe." - Fox Mulder
• "The truth is out there." - Series tagline
• "Trust no one." - Fox Mulder

Music, Soundtrack

• "The X-Files Theme" - The atmospheric and eerie theme song by composer Mark Snow is one of the most recognizable pieces in television music.
• "Walking After You" by Foo Fighters - Featured on 'The X-Files: The Album', released in conjunction with the 1998 movie.
• "X-Files: Fight The Future" - The score for the feature film, also composed by Mark Snow.