“'Duch' means spirit and 'ovny' is kind of the adjectival ending, so the word itself means spiritual. It's my father's name, obviously. He took the 'H' out because he was tired of people saying Duchovny, but he never did it legally. When my parents divorced, my mother, to my father, put the 'H' back in.”

American actor, writer, director and musician

David William Duchovny is an American actor, writer, director, and musician. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Fox Mulder in The X-Files franchise, which brought him international fame. His work in that role earned him a Golden Globe Award and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and five Actor Awards. Beyond acting, he has also worked as a writer, director, and musician.