Karen Gillan – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 34-26-34 inches |
| Bodytype | Hourglass, Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Nickname | Sheila |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 36 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | November 28, 1987 |
| Full Name | Karen Sheila Gillan |
| Profession | Actress, Filmmaker |
| Nationality | Scottish-British |
| Birthplace | Inverness, United Kingdom |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Published on | September 4, 2019 on 10:31 AM |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Karen Sheila Gillan is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She earned much fame and recognition for her wonderful work in British films and television series. She is mainly known for playing the role of Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the sci-fi series named ‘Doctor Who’ which was started in 2010 and ended in 2013. For her performance, she won several awards and nominations.
Career
During her early career, the actress Karen Gillan gained immense popularity for working in the thriller film named ‘Outcast’ (2010), as Jane Lockhart in the rom-com movie named ‘Not Another Happy Ending’ in 2013.
Later, Gillan appeared as Kaylie Russell in the horror film named ‘Oculus’ which was released in the year 2013. Her first commercial success in the USA came out after playing a leading role in the sitcom named ‘Selfie’ which was released in 2014.
Karen Gillan got international acclaim after making appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019), and many others that are prominent on the hit list.
Gillan has some other film credits including Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), and others.
She rose to fame after appearing as Ruby Roundhouse in the action films ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), both earned commercial success.
Achievements
During her career life, the actress has won many awards and nominations including Scottish Fashion Awards, National Television Awards, Fright Meter Awards, Nevada Film Critics Society,Phoenix Film Critics Society, and many others.
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Karen Gillan Education
Qualification: Graduate
College: Edinburgh College (Granton Campus)
Karen Gillan Career
Profession: Actress, Filmmaker
Net Worth: USD $2 million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Raymond John Gillan
Mother: Marie Gillan
Brother: Raymond Gillan
Sister: Karen Sheila Gillan
Marital Status: Single
Past Relationships:
Patrick Green
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Who is Karen Gillan?
Karen Gillan is a Scottish, British actress, filmmaker, born on 28 November, 1987 in Inverness, United Kingdom.
How old is Karen Gillan?
Karen Gillan is 36 years old as of November 2024.
How tall is Karen Gillan?
Karen Gillan is 5 feet 10 inches (1.8 m).