David Duchovny earned an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and also earned a graduate degree in English Literature at Yale University. While at Yale, he began commuting to New York to study acting and was soon appearing in off-Broadway plays. In 1987 he abandoned his doctoral studies at Yale to pursue acting full time.


The X Files (1998): $4,000,000

Filed a $25 million lawsuit against the producers and syndicators of "The X Files" (1993) alleging he's been cheated of his contractual share of profits from series. Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1996] When he isn't in Vancouver to shoot "The X Files" (1993), he resides in Malibu, California. Family: His father's name was Amram. From a Russian-Jewish family he was a Brooklyn-born publicist for the American Jewish Commitee, died on 23 August 2003 from heart disease. His mother's name is Margaret. She is of Scottish ancestry. Brother, Daniel Ducovny, sister Laurie, and a stepbrother named Jonathan Sahula. Duchovny means 'spiritual' in Russian. Is a former vegetarian but does not consume red meat. Was partially responsible for moving the filming of "The X Files" (1993) series from Vancouver to California. Was the subject of the song "David Duchovny" by Bree Sharp. He does a very good impersonation of Jeff Goldblum, as demonstrated during his appearance on "Saturday Night Live" (1975). Friends with actor Ron Eldard. Speaks French, Hebrew and Latin. Made his film debut in Working Girl (1988), as one of the guests hiding in the bathroom at Tess's surprise birthday party. Very good friends with Nicholas Lea, who played his nemesis Alex Krycek on "The X Files" (1993). Checked himself into a rehabilitation center seeking treatment for sex addiction. Completed rehab on October 7, 2008. On October 15th just 8 Days after completing Rehab, David announced that he and his wife Téa Leoni had been separated for several months. April 2009 Rumors started circulating that the couple had recently reunited. Although neither David or Tea have confirmed reuniting. [August 2008] Is a New York Yankees Fan. Was best man at Mitch Pileggi's second wedding. Celebrated his 10th birthday on Erraid, a small island off the west coast of Scotland. Is the only cast member of "The X Files" (1993) to host "Saturday Night Live" (1975).