Karen Gillan
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 In
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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Born
Nov 28, 1987
Inverness, Scotland, UK
Known For
Acting
Movies
66 acting
13 crew
Popularity
6.4
Known For
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
as Nebula
Avengers: Endgame
2019
as Nebula
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2023
as Nebula
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017
as Nebula
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
as Nebula
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Ruby Roundhouse
The Big Short
2015
as Evie
X
2022
as Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014
as Nebula
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017
as Martha
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