Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Voice actor, Screenwriter, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Scottish English
Children
1 child
Education
Charleston Academy, Edinburgh's Telford College, Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Burmese < Mon (ကရေင်)
Popularity
Tier A -- 154,228 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 17
Year context
Born in 1987 -- Black Monday stock market crash; Reagan says "tear down this wall"; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Career
Career spanning 22 years (2005-2027)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (33)
Highlander
Highlander
Film
The Life of Chuck
Felicia Gordon
Douglas Is Cancelled
TV Series
Late Bloomers
Film
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Nebula
Dual
Sarah
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Nebula
Thor: Love and Thunder
Nebula
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Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)
Gunpowder Milkshake
Sam
Biography
Karen Sheila Gillan (/ˈɡɪlən/; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She gained recognition for her work in British film and television, particularly for playing Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who (2010–2013). Her early film roles include the thriller Outcast (2010) and the romantic comedy Not Another Happy Ending (2013). She also worked on the stage in Britain, appearing in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence (2011).
Gillan transitioned to Hollywood, starring in the horror film Oculus (2013) and playing the lead in the ABC sitcom Selfie (2014). She achieved stardom for portraying Nebula in several films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(2014–2023), which are among the highest-grossing films of all time, and Ruby Roundhouse in the fantasy films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). She also wrote and directed the drama film The Party's Just Beginning (2018), which she starred in. She has starred in the comedy film Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), the thriller film Dual (2022), the coming-of-age film Late Bloomers (2023), and returned to British television with the series Douglas Is Cancelled (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karen Gillan?
Karen Gillan is 38 years old, born on .
Where was Karen Gillan born?
Karen Gillan was born in Inverness, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has Karen Gillan been in?
Karen Gillan has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include Highlander (2027), The Life of Chuck (2025), Douglas Is Cancelled (2024), Late Bloomers (2024), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
What is Karen Gillan known for?
Karen Gillan is primarily known as an actor. Karen Sheila Gillan (/ˈɡɪlən/; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She gained recognition for her work in British film and television, particularly…
Where can I find more information about Karen Gillan?
You can find more about Karen Gillan on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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