Personal Info
Birth date
1987-11-28 (37 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Inverness, Scotland, UK
Also known as
카렌 길런
Κάρεν Γκίλαν
Κάρεν Σίλα Γκίλλαν
凯伦·吉兰
カレン・ギラン
カレン・シェイラ・ギラン
凱倫·吉蘭
קארן שילה גילאן
Karen Sheila Gillan
کارن گیلان
کیرن گیلان
Karen Gillan
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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Karen Gillan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.061
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.The Simpsons
8
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.Comedy Bang! Bang!
6.2
Overview:
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.The Graham Norton Show
7.2
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.Doctor Who
7.5
Overview:
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.The One Show
4.538
Overview:
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.A Little Late with Lilly Singh
3.6
Overview:
The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life," Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late night as she hosts celebrity interviews, talks current events, performs musical and sketch comedy, plays games, and more.What If...?
8.1
Overview:
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.Avengers: Infinity War
8.2
Overview:
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.Marvel Studios Legends
7.382
Overview:
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.Doctor Who Confidential
8.1
Overview:
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons. Described as focusing on the human element of the series, Confidential features behind-the-scenes footage on the making of Doctor Who through clips and interviews with the cast, production crew and other people, including those who have participated in the television series over the years of its existence. Each episode deals with a different topic, and in most cases refers to the Doctor Who episode that preceded it. There have also been two episodes of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast apart from the showing of Doctor Who episodes: in November 2006 an edition subtitled "Music and Monsters" was produced going behind the scenes of a televised concert of soundtrack music produced as part of that year's Children in Need appeal, and on 3 January 2009, a special edition was broadcast to announce the actor chosen to play the Eleventh Doctor.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
7.613
Overview:
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.Calls
7.032
Overview:
Interconnected phone conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray.Avengers: Endgame
8.2
Overview:
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.NTSF:SD:SUV::
6.795
Overview:
NTSF:SD:SUV:: – meaning National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle:: – is a quarter-hour format American television comedy that parodies the police procedural and action film genres.Talking with Chris Hardwick
8.7
Overview:
The popularity of AMC's "The Walking Dead" aftershow "Talking Dead" -- and specifically of host Chris Hardwick's conversationalist ability to bring out the best in guests -- has moved the network to create a year-round talk franchise. Each hourlong episode features Hardwick talking with a single guest (or series cast) from across the entertainment landscape. The in-depth interviews highlight the host's irreverent, authentic take on pop culture today, and audience interactivity affords fans a fresh destination to celebrate their favorite pop icons.The Real History of Science Fiction
6.9
Overview:
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
7.941
Overview:
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.The Life of Chuck
7.538
Overview:
In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.Thor: Love and Thunder
6.41
Overview:
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.A Touch of Cloth
7.2
Overview:
Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new partner, DC Anne Oldman, described as a "plucky, no-nonsense sidekick". Playing with the cliches and conventions of British police dramas, subplots include Cloth dealing with visions of his dead wife and the bisexual DC Oldman coming to grips with her feelings for both her female fiancee and Cloth.Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
6.821
Overview:
Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!Rebus
7.028
Overview:
Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.Jumanji: The Next Level
6.894
Overview:
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.X
6.74
Overview:
In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.Selfie
6.4
Overview:
After being the subject of an embarrassing viral video, a self-involved 20-something enlists the help of a marketing expert to revamp her image in the real world.Acting
TBAShelly as Dianna Park
TBALet's Have Kids! as Unknown
TBAFools as Mary Tudor
TBAGunpowder Milkshake 2 as Sam
2025Doctor Who: Unleashed - 20 Years of New Who in Wales as Self
2025The Life of Chuck as Felicia Gordon
2024Doctor Who at the Proms as Amy Pond (archive footage)
2024Douglas Is Cancelled (4 Episodes) as Madeline
2024Late Bloomers as Louise
2024Sleeping Dogs as Laura Baines / Elizabeth Westlake
2023Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as Self - 'Nebula'
2023Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as Nebula
2022Last Meals (1 Episode) as Unknown
2022The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special as Nebula
2022Next Exit as Dr. Stevensen
2022Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder as Self - Nebula (archive footage)
2022Thor: Love and Thunder as Nebula
2022The Bubble as Carol Cobb
2022Dual as Sarah
2022X as Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)
2022How Did We Get Here? as Self (archive footage)
2021What If...? (4 Episodes) as Nebula (voice)
2021Gunpowder Milkshake as Sam
2021Calls (2, 9 Episode) as Sara (voice), Sara
2021Marvel Studios Legends (6 Episodes) as Nebula (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020The Hoarding as Hope
2020The Call of the Wild as Mercedes
2019Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee as Self
2019Jumanji: The Next Level as Ruby Roundhouse
2019Spies in Disguise as Eyes (voice)
2019A Little Late with Lilly Singh (1 Episode) as Self
2019Stuber as Sara Morris
2019All Creatures Here Below as Ruby
2019Eureka! as Chloe
2019Avengers: Endgame as Nebula
2018The Party's Just Beginning as Luisaidh
2018Alex & the List as Lily
2018Avengers: Infinity War as Nebula
2017Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Ruby Roundhouse
2017Guardians Inferno as Unknown
2017The Circle as Annie Allerton
2017Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as Nebula
2017Talking with Chris Hardwick (1 Episode) as Self
2017Heroes Manufactured as Self (archive footage)
2016In a Valley of Violence as Ellen
2015The Big Short as Evie
2015Conventional as Rachel Milligan
2015Fun Size Horror: Volume Two as Rachel Milligan (segment 'Conventional')
20157 Days in Hell as Lily Allsworth
2015Warning Labels as Mindy
2014Selfie (13 Episodes) as Eliza Dooley
2014Bound for Greatness as Maeve MacDonough
2014Guardians of the Galaxy as Nebula
2014The Real History of Science Fiction (2 Episodes) as Herself
2013Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith as Unknown
2013Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor as Amy Pond
2013Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty as Self
2013Doctor Who Explained as Self
2013Not Another Happy Ending as Jane Lockhart
2013Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS as Amy Pond (archive footage)
2013Oculus as Kaylie Russell
2013Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor as Amy Pond (archive footage)
2013Emo Dad (5 Episodes) as Jessica
2012Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night as Amy Pond
2012Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night as Amy Pond
2012Doctor Who: Pond Life as Amy Pond
2012Pond Life (5 Episodes) as Amy Pond
2012A Touch of Cloth (2 Episodes) as Kerry Newblood
2012Comedy Bang! Bang! (1 Episode) as Self
2012Doctor Who: Good as Gold as Amy Pond
2012TableTop (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2012We'll Take Manhattan as Jean Shrimpton
2011Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe as Amy Pond
2011Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel as Amy Pond
2011NTSF:SD:SUV:: (12 Episodes) as Daisy
2010Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol as Amy Pond
2010Outcast as Ally
2010Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2 as Amy Pond
2010Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1 as Amy Pond
2010Doctor Who at the Proms as Self - Host
2009The Well (4 Episodes) as Coll
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2008New Town Killers as Young Girl at Bus Station
2008The Kevin Bishop Show (12 Episodes) as Unknown
2008Harley Street (6, 1 Episode) as Holly, Unknown
2007The Graham Norton Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2006The One Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2005Doctor Who (39, 1 Episode) as Amy Pond, Soothsayer
2005Doctor Who Confidential (26 Episodes) as Self
2000Rebus (1 Episode) as Terry Cotter
1989The Simpsons (1 Episode) as Maisie (voice)
Directing
2020The Hoarding ... Director
2018The Party's Just Beginning ... Director
2015Fun Size Horror: Volume Two ... Director
2015Conventional ... Director
2015Coward ... Director
Writing
2020The Hoarding ... Writer
2018The Party's Just Beginning ... Screenplay
2015Fun Size Horror: Volume Two ... Writer
2015Conventional ... Writer
2015Coward ... Writer