Cast Information
Main Characters (alphabetically by actor's name)
Agent Dana Katherine Scully
(Gillian
Anderson -- pronounced [JILL-ee-an])
Dr. Dana Scully plays the skeptic, insisting that everything has a
logical scientific explanation, although her exposure to the X-Files
certainly has given her cause to question her own beliefs. She was assigned
to work with Agent Mulder to keep an eye on him and determine if his
activities are worth the time he spends working on them. She was recruited
out of medical school and saw the FBI as a place to distinguish herself.
Agent Fox William Mulder
(David
Duchovny -- pronounced [duh-KUV-nee])
Agent Fox Mulder is one of the FBI's greatest detectives with his
photographic memory and his background as a psychologist which has helped
him to profile many serial killers. His interest in the paranormal made him
dig into the X-Files and also gave some higher officials in the bureau cause
to believe him eccentric, reinforcing the nickname "Spooky" which he
received in the academy. His fascination with extraterrestial life began in
his childhood when his sister disappeared - Fox claims she was abducted by
aliens.
Assistant Director Walter S. Skinner
(Mitch
Pileggi)
One of the heads of the FBI who often answers to a higher authority
regarding the X-Files. However, he has proven himself to be sympathetic to
Mulder and is not happy about the role he must play in the grand scheme of
things.
Other Recurring Roles
Note: In a show filled with secrets and conspiracies, real names are
not a luxury we can count on. As a result, many of the names in this
section have never been spoken aloud, but are the official names by
which the writers refer to them.
One of the three editors of The Lone Gunman, a paranoid
publication devoted to exposing the hidden conspiracies of the US
government. Frohike is best described as the most unkempt of the three,
with greying hair and glasses.
Luis Cardinal aka "Hispanic Man" (Lenno Britos)
Keeping questionable company, this man in the employ of "Smoking Man"
first shows up at the start of the third season.
Section Chief Scott Blevins
(Charles
Cioffi)
Head of the Office of Professional Responsibility who was the one
who assigned Scully to the X-Files division to keep and eye on Mulder.
Captain William Scully
(Don S.
Davis)
Dana's deceased father who was a captain in the US Navy. He often
referred to her as "Starbuck," a reference to Moby Dick as he is
"Ahab."
A quiet man who clearly holds a lot of sway in the government. It
does appear that he is a member of some secret organization that controls
what the people know. (Note: The name "Smoking Man" was taken from
the credits following "Tooms.")
This dark and moody man is Fox's father. He held a job under the
Secretary of State in the past, thought the veracity of that has not been
proven. He is divorced and lives in West Tisbury, MA.
One of the three editors of The Lone Gunman. Langly is the one
with long blonde hair and glasses.
This mysterious and influential man first appeared to warn Mulder about
Ellens Air Force Base. He has provided Mulder with a lot of classified
information, and in doing so, places his own life in danger. His reasons
for helping Mulder are his own, but he claims that it is a form of
penitence. (Note: The name "Deep Throat" was given to him by the
writers and was first spoken aloud in "The Erlenmeyer Flask.")
One of the three editors of The Lone Gunman. Byers is the one
brown hair with moustache and beard and usually dresses in a suit.
Dana's widowed mother.
Krycek insinuates himself as Mulder's partner while Mulder and
Scully are being kept divided. While he appears to be a believer, his
agenda definitely doesn't jive with Mulder's.
Dana's older sister who is quite the opposite of Dana, being open
to the metaphysical.
A member of the secret consortium who has contacted Mulder on occasion
but seems to be working to keep the group's existence a secret.
(Note: The name "Well-Manicured Man" was given by the writers.)
Fox's divorced mother who lives in Martha's Vineyard.
A member of the secret consortium who is distrustful of Smoking Man.
An acquaintance of Deep Throat who also has given Mulder secret
information to further his investigations. However, unlike Deep Throat,
this information seems to be given reluctantly.