Portrait of Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan

Bio: Karen Sheila Gillan (/ˈɡɪlən/; born November 28, 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)
Born: Sat, Nov 28 1987
Birthplace: Inverness, Scotland, UK
Karen Gillan is 37 years old
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Poster of The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck
Karen Gillan will be
37 in The Life of Chuck
as 'Felicia Gordon'.
Fri, May 30 2025
Poster of Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms
Karen Gillan was
37 in Doctor Who at the Proms
as 'Amy Pond (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 24 2024
Poster of Late Bloomers
Late Bloomers
Karen Gillan was
36 in Late Bloomers
as 'Louise'.
Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs
Karen Gillan was
36 in Sleeping Dogs
as 'Laura Baines'.
Thu, Mar 21 2024
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Karen Gillan was
35 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
as 'Self - 'Nebula''.
Tue, Sep 12 2023
Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Karen Gillan was
35 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
as 'Nebula'.
Wed, May 03 2023
Poster of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Karen Gillan was
34 in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
as 'Nebula'.
Thu, Nov 24 2022
Poster of Next Exit
Next Exit
Karen Gillan was
34 in Next Exit
as 'Dr. Stevensen'.
Fri, Nov 04 2022
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Karen Gillan was
34 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
as 'Self - Nebula (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
Karen Gillan was
34 in Thor: Love and Thunder
as 'Nebula'.
Wed, Jul 06 2022
Poster of The Bubble
The Bubble
Karen Gillan was
34 in The Bubble
as 'Carol Cobb'.
Fri, Mar 25 2022
Poster of Dual
Dual
Karen Gillan was
34 in Dual
as 'Sarah'.
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of X
X
Karen Gillan was
34 in X
as 'Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 17 2022
Poster of How Did We Get Here?
How Did We Get Here?
Karen Gillan was
34 in How Did We Get Here?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Feb 28 2022
Poster of Gunpowder Milkshake
Gunpowder Milkshake
Karen Gillan was
33 in Gunpowder Milkshake
as 'Sam'.
Wed, Jul 14 2021
Poster of The Hoarding
The Hoarding
Karen Gillan was
32 in The Hoarding
as 'Hope'.
Thu, Oct 29 2020
Poster of The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
Karen Gillan was
32 in The Call of the Wild
as 'Mercedes'.
Wed, Feb 19 2020
Poster of Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
Karen Gillan was
32 in Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 20 2019
Poster of Spies in Disguise
Spies in Disguise
Karen Gillan was
32 in Spies in Disguise
as 'Eyes (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Poster of Jumanji: The Next Level
Jumanji: The Next Level
Karen Gillan was
32 in Jumanji: The Next Level
as 'Ruby Roundhouse'.
Wed, Dec 04 2019
Poster of A Very Jumanji Thanksgiving
A Very Jumanji Thanksgiving
Karen Gillan was
31 in A Very Jumanji Thanksgiving
as 'Self (Jumanji Family)'.
Wed, Nov 27 2019
Poster of Stuber
Stuber
Karen Gillan was
31 in Stuber
as 'Morris'.
Thu, Jul 11 2019
Poster of All Creatures Here Below
All Creatures Here Below
Karen Gillan was
31 in All Creatures Here Below
as 'Ruby'.
Fri, May 17 2019
Poster of Eureka!
Eureka!
Karen Gillan was
31 in Eureka!
as 'Chloe'.
Thu, Apr 25 2019
Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame
Karen Gillan was
31 in Avengers: Endgame
as 'Nebula'.
Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of The Party's Just Beginning
The Party's Just Beginning
Karen Gillan was
31 in The Party's Just Beginning
as 'Luisaidh'.
Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Alex & the List
Alex & the List
Karen Gillan was
30 in Alex & the List
as 'Lily'.
Fri, May 04 2018
Poster of Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
Karen Gillan was
30 in Avengers: Infinity War
as 'Nebula'.
Wed, Apr 25 2018
Poster of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Karen Gillan was
30 in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
as 'Ruby Roundhouse'.
Sat, Dec 09 2017
Poster of The Circle
The Circle
Karen Gillan was
29 in The Circle
as 'Annie Allerton'.
Thu, Apr 27 2017
Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Karen Gillan was
29 in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
as 'Nebula'.
Wed, Apr 19 2017
Poster of Heroes Manufactured
Heroes Manufactured
Karen Gillan was
29 in Heroes Manufactured
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of In a Valley of Violence
In a Valley of Violence
Karen Gillan was
28 in In a Valley of Violence
as 'Ellen'.
Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of The Big Short
The Big Short
Karen Gillan was
28 in The Big Short
as 'Evie'.
Fri, Dec 11 2015
Poster of Fun Size Horror: Volume Two
Fun Size Horror: Volume Two
Karen Gillan was
27 in Fun Size Horror: Volume Two
as 'Rachel Milligan (segment 'Conventional')'.
Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Conventional
Conventional
Karen Gillan was
27 in Conventional
as 'Rachel Milligan'.
Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of 7 Days in Hell
7 Days in Hell
Karen Gillan was
27 in 7 Days in Hell
as 'Lily Allsworth'.
Wed, Jul 08 2015
Poster of Warning Labels
Warning Labels
Karen Gillan was
27 in Warning Labels
as 'Mindy'.
Sat, Apr 18 2015
Poster of Bound for Greatness
Bound for Greatness
Karen Gillan was
26 in Bound for Greatness
as 'Maeve MacDonough'.
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy
Karen Gillan was
26 in Guardians of the Galaxy
as 'Nebula'.
Wed, Jul 30 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Karen Gillan was
26 in Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
as 'Amy Pond'.
Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith
Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith
Karen Gillan was
26 in Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith
Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Karen Gillan was
25 in Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Explained
Doctor Who Explained
Karen Gillan was
25 in Doctor Who Explained
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Not Another Happy Ending
Not Another Happy Ending
Karen Gillan was
25 in Not Another Happy Ending
as 'Jane Lockhart'.
Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
Karen Gillan was
25 in Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
as 'Amy Pond (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Oculus
Oculus
Karen Gillan was
25 in Oculus
as 'Kaylie Russell'.
Sun, Sep 08 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
Karen Gillan was
25 in Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
as 'Amy Pond (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 04 2013
Poster of Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night
Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night
Karen Gillan was
24 in Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night
as 'Amy Pond'.
Wed, Nov 21 2012
Poster of Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night
Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night
Karen Gillan was
24 in Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night
as 'Amy Pond'.
Wed, Nov 21 2012
Poster of Doctor Who: Pond Life
Doctor Who: Pond Life
Karen Gillan was
24 in Doctor Who: Pond Life
as 'Amy Pond'.
Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of Doctor Who: Good as Gold
Doctor Who: Good as Gold
Karen Gillan was
24 in Doctor Who: Good as Gold
as 'Amy Pond'.
Thu, May 24 2012
Poster of We'll Take Manhattan
We'll Take Manhattan
Karen Gillan was
24 in We'll Take Manhattan
as 'Jean Shrimpton'.
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Karen Gillan was
24 in Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
as 'Amy Pond'.
Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel
Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel
Karen Gillan was
23 in Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel
as 'Amy Pond'.
Mon, Aug 15 2011
Poster of Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
Karen Gillan was
23 in Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
as 'Amy Pond'.
Sat, Dec 25 2010
Poster of Outcast
Outcast
Karen Gillan was
23 in Outcast
as 'Ally'.
Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
Karen Gillan was
22 in Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
as 'Amy Pond'.
Tue, Nov 09 2010
Poster of Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1
Karen Gillan was
22 in Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1
as 'Amy Pond'.
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms
Karen Gillan was
22 in Doctor Who at the Proms
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Sep 06 2010
Poster of New Town Killers
New Town Killers
Karen Gillan was
20 in New Town Killers
as 'Young Girl at Bus Station'.
Tue, Oct 28 2008
Poster of The Inspiration of Alfie Swincross
The Inspiration of Alfie Swincross
Karen Gillan will be
37+ in The Inspiration of Alfie Swincross
as 'Joan Houlsbury'.
Unreleased
Poster of Let's Have Kids!
Let's Have Kids!
Karen Gillan will be
37+ in Let's Have Kids!
Unreleased
Poster of Shelly
Shelly
Karen Gillan will be
37+ in Shelly
as 'Dianna Park'.
Unreleased
Poster of Fools
Fools
Karen Gillan will be
37+ in Fools
as 'Mary Tudor'.
Unreleased
Poster of Gunpowder Milkshake 2
Gunpowder Milkshake 2
Karen Gillan will be
37+ in Gunpowder Milkshake 2
as 'Sam'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Douglas Is Cancelled
Douglas Is Cancelled
Karen Gillan was
36+ in Douglas Is Cancelled
as 'Madeline'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 27 2024
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Karen Gillan was
33+ in What If...?
as 'Nebula (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of Calls
Calls
Karen Gillan was
33+ in Calls
as 'Sara (voice), Sara'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 19 2021
Poster of Marvel Studios Legends
Marvel Studios Legends
Karen Gillan was
33+ in Marvel Studios Legends
as 'Nebula (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Karen Gillan was
31+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of Talking with Chris Hardwick
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Karen Gillan was
29+ in Talking with Chris Hardwick
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 2017
Poster of Selfie
Selfie
Karen Gillan was
26+ in Selfie
as 'Eliza Dooley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 2014
Poster of The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
Karen Gillan was
26+ in The Real History of Science Fiction
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Emo Dad
Emo Dad
Karen Gillan was
25+ in Emo Dad
as 'Jessica'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 2013
Poster of Pond Life
Pond Life
Karen Gillan was
24+ in Pond Life
as 'Amy Pond'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of A Touch of Cloth
A Touch of Cloth
Karen Gillan was
24+ in A Touch of Cloth
as 'Kerry Newblood'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 26 2012
Poster of Comedy Bang! Bang!
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Karen Gillan was
24+ in Comedy Bang! Bang!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 08 2012
Poster of NTSF:SD:SUV::
NTSF:SD:SUV::
Karen Gillan was
23+ in NTSF:SD:SUV::
as 'Daisy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2011
Poster of The Well
The Well
Karen Gillan was
21+ in The Well
as 'Coll'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Karen Gillan was
21+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Kevin Bishop Show
The Kevin Bishop Show
Karen Gillan was
20+ in The Kevin Bishop Show
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 25 2008
Poster of Harley Street
Harley Street
Karen Gillan was
20+ in Harley Street
as 'Holly, '.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 17 2008
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Karen Gillan was
19+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Karen Gillan was
18+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Doctor Who Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential
Karen Gillan was
17+ in Doctor Who Confidential
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Karen Gillan was
17+ in Doctor Who
as ', Amy Pond, Soothsayer, Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Rebus
Rebus
Karen Gillan was
12+ in Rebus
as 'Terry Cotter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Karen Gillan was
2+ in The Simpsons
as 'Maisie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989