United Kingdom, Nov. 3 -- Gillian Anderson wanted to become marine biologist before she fell in love with acting - despite having been terrified of the sea.

The 57-year-old actress - who became interested in theatre as a teenager - admitted she is still not a strong swimmer.

Gillian told the new issue of Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Before I went to drama school, I seriously looked into it - which was weird because I was scared of the sea.

"Even now, I'm one of those people who doesn't like to swim out of my depth."

Another thing The X-Files legend is not good at is technology.

She admitted: "I have a computer, I have a phone, and I can use them up to a point. But anything more than that, all the new apps and stuff, I have no idea." ...