Karen Gillan
Acting Born Nov 28, 1987 Inverness, Scotland, UK 24 credits
Biography
Karen Sheila Gillan, born November 28, 1987, is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She gained recognition for portraying Amy Pond, a companion to the Eleventh Doctor, in the science fiction series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013. Her early film roles include Outcast and Not Another Happy Ending. Gillan appeared on stage in Britain, including in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence. Transitioning to Hollywood, she starred in the horror film Oculus and played the lead in the ABC sitcom Selfie. She is also known for portraying Nebula in several films. Born in Inverness, Scotland, she is the child of Marie Paterson and John Gillan.
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Maisie (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Maisie MacWeldon (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Doctor Who (2005) as Amy Pond
- Doctor Who (2005) as Soothsayer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) as Nebula
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) as Nebula
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- What If...? (2021) as Nebula (voice)
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) as Nebula
- Marvel Studios Legends (2021) as Nebula (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Self
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Nebula
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) as Nebula
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) as Ruby Roundhouse
- X (2022) as Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) as Ruby Roundhouse
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) as Nebula
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005) as Self
- The Big Short (2015) as Evie