Karen Sheila Gillan is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She became famous for her work in British movies and TV shows. You might know her as Amy Pond, a main friend to the Eleventh Doctor in the TV series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013. She won awards for her role in that show. She also acted in films like Outcast and Not Another Happy Ending. Karen did stage acting in the play Inadmissible Evidence in 2011.
Later, she moved to Hollywood and starred in the horror movie Oculus in 2013, which was her first success in the United States. She also played the lead in the ABC sitcom Selfie in 2014. Karen became a big star globally for her role as Nebula in Marvel Cinematic Universe films like Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. She also received praise for her roles in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, Gunpowder Milkshake, and Dual.
Karen Gillan won awards like the Empire Award, National Television Award, and Teen Choice Award. She also got nominated for other awards. Besides acting, she wrote and directed the drama film The Party’s Just Beginning in 2018. Karen is also known for her public image and activism, especially for suicide prevention.
Karen Gillan was born in Inverness on 28 November 1987. She moved to Edinburgh at 16 to study acting. Before acting, she worked as a model. Karen started her acting career with TV shows like Rebus and The Kevin Bishop Show. She gained fame as Amy Pond on Doctor Who. She also appeared in films like Outcast and Not Another Happy Ending.
In 2013, Karen moved to Hollywood and starred in Oculus. She later played the lead in the sitcom Selfie. Karen’s big breakthrough in Hollywood came with her role as Nebula in Marvel films. She also acted in Jumanji movies and other films like Gunpowder Milkshake and Dual.
Apart from acting, Karen wrote, directed, and starred in the film The Party’s Just Beginning. She also worked on other projects and won awards for her achievements. Karen Gillan is married to Nick Kocher, an American comedian, since May 2022.