Duchovny

Duchovny is a surname. The most widely known bearer is David Duchovny (born 1960), an American actor, writer, and director. He rose to prominence as FBI agent Fox Mulder on the television series The X-Files (1993–2002, with a revival in 2016) and later starred as Hank Moody on the Showtime series Californication (2007–2014). His film work includes Kalifornia (1993) and Zoolander (2001), as well as appearances in two The X-Files feature films: The X-Files (1998) and The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008).

Beyond acting, Duchovny has pursued writing and directing. He has published books including the 2010 novel Holy Cow: A True Story of a Vegetarian, which blends animal protagonists with themes of ethics and identity. His work across media reflects a career that spans television, film, and literature, often characterized by his dry humor and capacity to handle both dramatic and satirical material.

The surname Duchovny remains most closely associated with David, but it also appears in other contexts as a family name. In popular culture, the name is primarily linked to his contributions to television and film, as well as his forays into writing and storytelling.