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West Duchovny Biography
West Duchovny is an American actress best known for her performances in A Mouthful of Air, The Magicians, and Painkiller. She starred in the psychological drama TV series, Saint X, as Alison Thomas.
West Duchovny Height
Duchovny stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 5 inches.
West Duchovny Age
Duchovny is 26 years old. She was born Madelaine West Duchovny on 24th April 1999. Duchovny annually celebrates her birthday on April 24th.
Personal Life
West Duchovny Family and Relatives | Parents
Duchovny was born to David Duchovny and Téa Leoni(Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni) in Los Angeles, California. Leoni and David tied the knot on 13th May 1997. After their 11-year marriage, they separated in 2002. However, in 2009, they reconciled but separated on 29th June 2011. In June 2014, David filed for divorce and agreed to settlement terms in August 2014. They had two kids, including Duchovny and Kyd Miller. Miller was born in June 2003 and is 22 years old.
West Duchovny Father(David Duchovny)
David was born on August 7, 1960, and is 65 years old. He is the son of Amram “Ami” Ducovny (1927–2003) and Margaret “Meg” (née Miller). Amram was a writer and publicist who served the American Jewish Committee. On the other hand, Margaret worked as a school administrator and teacher. His father was Jewish, and his mother was Lutheran. Amram’s father was a Jewish emigrant from Berdychiv, Russian Empire (now in Ukraine), and his mother was a Jewish emigrant from Congress Poland (now in Poland).
David is an actor by profession known for his roles in The X-Files (1993–2002, 2016-2018) and Californication (2007–2014). He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Princeton University and a Master of Arts degree in English Literature from Yale University. Besides acting, David is an author who has published five books, including The Reservoir(2022), Truly Like Lightning (2021), Miss Subways (2018), Bucky F*cking Dent (2016), and Holy Cow: A Modern-Day Dairy Tale (2015).
David has an elder brother, Daniel, and a younger sister, Laurie. He is a pescetarian, a dietary practice in which seafood is the only source of meat, and supports environmentalism. From August 2008 to October 2008, David voluntarily joined a rehab for the treatment of sex addictions. On May 22, 2025, it became public knowledge that he married his long-time girlfriend, Monique Pendleberry.
West Duchovny Mother{Téa Leoni(Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni)}
Leoni was born on February 25, 1966, and is 59 years old. She was born to Emily Ann (née Patterson) and Anthony Pantaleoni. Emily worked as a dietitian and nutritionist, while Anthony worked as a corporate lawyer with the firm Fulbright & Jaworski.
Leoni’s paternal grandfather was of Italian, English, and Irish descent, while her paternal grandmother is Helenka Adamowska Pantaleoni, a silent film actress and humanitarian. Helenka was born to Polish musicians Józef Adamowski and Antonina Szumowska-Adamowska in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Emily, Leoni’s mother, was adopted by Florry Elizabeth (née Roberts) and Virgil Pearson Patterson. During an episode of Finding Your Roots in 2017, Leoni discovered that her mother, Emily, is the biological daughter of Mavis Abilene Gindratt from Vick and Sumpter James Daniel, whose ancestors originated in Ireland.
Leoni is also an actress by profession. She is known for her roles in Bad Boys, Deep Impact, The Family Man, Jurassic Park III, Spanglish, Fun with Dick and Jane, and Madam Secretary. After their divorce, Leoni started dating Tim Daly, her Madam Secretary co-star, in December 2014. Leoni and Daly exchanged vows on July 12, 2025, in New York during an intimate family wedding.
Before David Duvonchy, Leoni was married to Neil Joseph Tardio Jr., a television commercial producer. They got married on June 8, 1991, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hope Township and divorced in 1995.
West Duchovny Spouse and Children
Duchovny manages to keep his marital and relationship status private. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public. Additionally, she has a dog named Stevie.
West Duchovny Education
Duchovny attended college after completing her high school studies. While in college, she majored in English.
Professional Life
West Duchovny Net Worth
Duchovny has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as an actress.
West Duchovny Career
Duchovny played the role of Alison Thomas in the eight-part psychological drama series, Saint X. Further, she is best known for her performance in A Mouthful of Air, The Magicians, and Painkiller. In the 2022 film, she starred in the role of Shannon Schaeffer for 6 episodes.
West Duchovny Illness
When she was only nine months old, Duchovny was hospitalized after contracting RSV, a respiratory virus. The virus was so serious that doctors feared she might have meningitis and performed a spinal tap. According to People.com, her father said that they were terrified of losing her and that he struggled to “reattach” to her after the incident.
Information regarding whether Duchovny is currently suffering from an illness is not available to the public. However, we will update this information once available to the public.
West Duchovny David Duchovny
David and West share a filial relationship, i.e., he is her father. He expressed his concerns about his daughter choosing acting as a career, voicing that he was scared of anybody he loved getting into the acting profession. However, he explained that West had a toughness that would assist her in surviving the acting profession. David also revealed that his son doesn’t want a Hollywood career and has shown no interest in acting.
Movies and TV Shows
West Duchovny Painkiller
Duchovny starred as Shannon Schaeffer in Painkiller, which premiered on Netflix on August 10, 2023. The series follows the onset of the opioid disaster, especially focusing on Purdue Pharma. Owned by Richard Sackler and his family, Purdue Pharma manufactured OxyContin.
After joining Purdue Pharma’s sales team, Britt Hufford, a seasoned saleswoman, mentors her. Driven by ambition, she promotes the addictive opioid OxyContin to doctors. However, she finds herself stuck between a hard place and a rock when she discovers the true nature of the drug.
West Duchovny Saint X
Duchovny starred as Alison Thomas in the eight-part psychological drama series, Saint X. Alison is the daughter of Mia(Betsy Brandt) and Bill(Michael Park) Thomas and sister of Emily(Alycia Debnam). The series premiered on Hulu on April 26, 2023. Developed by Leila Gerstein, the series is based on the novel dubbed the same by Alexis Schaitkin. The series follows the mysterious death of a young woman during a utopian Caribbean vacation.
Her death causes a distressing ripple effect that ultimately pulls her surviving sister into a savage pursuit of the truth. The series is narrated through various timelines and viewpoints as it tackles the story behind the disappearance and death of the girl. Duchovny will work alongside her fellow actors and actresses including; Josh Bonzie, Jayden Elijah, Alycia Debnam, Michael Park, Bre Francis, Betsy Brandt, and Kenlee Anaya.
West Duchovny The Magicians
In the 2019 fantasy television, The Magicians, Duchovny starred in the role of Whitley. She played Whitley for 3 episodes.
West Duchovny X Files
In the 2018 science fiction drama television series, X Files, Duchovny starred in the role of Maddy in the tenth episode and series finale of the eleventh season, “My Struggle IV.”
West Duchovny Other Films and TV Shows
During her career, Duchovny has starred in a number of films such as
- The Report(2019)
- Linoleum(2022)
- The X-Files(2018)
- Painkiller(2022)
- The Magicians(2019)
- Vegas High (2020)
West Duchovny Social Media
Duchovny has an active social media platform, i.e., Instagram, which has a following of 39K.
