Karen Gillan

Born: 1987-11-28

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 while in Britain, appearing in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence (2011). Gillan made her transition to Hollywood starring in the horror film Oculus (2013) and played 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 also 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.


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Released: 2018-04-25

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for...

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Released: 2023-05-03

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the...

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Released: 2019-04-24

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Sleeping Dogs

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Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with a fractured memory, is forced to revisit a case he...

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Released: 2017-04-19

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Released: 2022-07-06

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Released: 2017-12-09

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Released: 2022-03-17

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when...

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Released: 2019-12-04

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Guardians of the Galaxy

as Nebula
Released: 2014-07-30

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime...

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The Call of the Wild

as Mercedes
Released: 2020-02-19

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Released: 2022-11-24

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The Big Short

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Released: 2015-12-11

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

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Spies in Disguise

as Eyes (voice)
Released: 2019-12-04

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is...

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Oculus

as Kaylie Russell
Released: 2013-09-08

A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was...

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The Circle

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Released: 2017-04-27

A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the...

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Released: 2021-07-14

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Released: 2022-03-25

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Dual

as Sarah
Released: 2022-03-18

A terminally ill woman opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family....

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as Self - 'Nebula'
Released: 2023-09-12

Join visionary director James Gunn and superstars such as Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña as they...

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In a Valley of Violence

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Released: 2016-10-21

The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who...

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as Morris
Released: 2019-07-11

After crashing his car, a cop who's recovering from eye surgery recruits an Uber driver to help...

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7 Days in Hell

as Lily Allsworth
Released: 2015-07-08

A fictional documentary-style expose on the rivalry between two tennis stars who battled it out...

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Not Another Happy Ending

as Jane Lockhart
Released: 2013-10-11

When a struggling publisher discovers his only successful author is blocked, he knows he has to...

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as Ruby Roundhouse
Released: 2026-12-10

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Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol

as Amy Pond
Released: 2010-12-25

Amy Pond and Rory Williams are trapped on a crashing space liner, and the only way the Eleventh...

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Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor

as Amy Pond
Released: 2013-12-25

Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe's deadliest species gather,...

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The Life of Chuck

as Felicia Gordon
Released: 2025-05-30

A story told in reverse, starting with the end of Chuck Krantz's life, and moving back in time...

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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder

as Self - Nebula (archive footage)
Released: 2022-09-08

Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and...

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Outcast

as Ally
Released: 2010-12-10

When Mary and her teenage son, Fergal, move to yet another new home, it soon becomes clear they...

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Next Exit

as Dr. Stevensen
Released: 2022-11-04

In a world where ghosts are real and front-page news, a controversial new medical procedure...

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Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee

as Self
Released: 2019-12-20

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this...

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Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

as Amy Pond
Released: 2011-12-25

It's Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she...

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We'll Take Manhattan

as Jean Shrimpton
Released: 2012-01-26

We’ll Take Manhattan explores the explosive love affair between sixties supermodel Jean...

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The Party's Just Beginning

as Luisaidh
Released: 2018-12-07

In a bleak Inverness midwinter, Luisaidh is careening off the rails after the suicide of her...

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A Very Jumanji Thanksgiving

as Self (Jumanji Family)
Released: 2019-11-27

When the Jumanji family gets together... it's a Thanksgiving to remember

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Heroes Manufactured

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-03-10

A documentary following Canadian artists and their ability to break into the comic book industry...

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New Town Killers

as Young Girl at Bus Station
Released: 2008-10-28

Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, who have the world at their feet get their kicks from...

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Alex & the List

as Lily
Released: 2018-05-04

Alex, a lovable, unassuming dog trainer is in love with a great woman - Katherine - smart,...

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Late Bloomers

as Louise
Released: 2024-06-07

Louise, an aimless, 28 year-old Brooklynite, recently single, sort of a musician, depressed...

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All Creatures Here Below

as Ruby
Released: 2019-05-17

The story of a desperate young couple on the run, who seek refuge in Kansas City.

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as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-02-28

An intimate reflection on life in the digital age and Seán McLoughlin's journey through the...

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Fun Size Horror: Volume Two

as Rachel Milligan (segment 'Conventional')
Released: 2015-10-15

A collection of gut-twisting and nerve-shredding tales, all Frankstein’d together to form a...

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Warning Labels

as Mindy
Released: 2015-04-18

Two workers for the Center For Disease Control meet for drinks, only to discover that love is...

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The Hoarding

as Hope
Released: 2020-10-29

When Mary starts her first job as a cleaner inside a hoarder's home she finds much more than she...

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Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor

as Amy Pond (archive footage)
Released: 2013-08-04

Zoe Ball hosts a live celebration in which the next actor to land Doctor Who's lead role is...

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Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night

as Amy Pond
Released: 2012-11-21

When Amy is woken in the middle of the night by the TARDIS telephone, she learns the Doctor...

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Conventional

as Rachel Milligan
Released: 2015-10-15

A horror film actress deals with her fall from stardom.

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Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS

as Amy Pond (archive footage)
Released: 2013-09-24

While sleeping over, the TARDIS decides to play a prank on Clara, much to her displeasure.

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Doctor Who at the Proms

as Self - Host
Released: 2010-09-06

For the second time since its revival, Doctor Who's music will be enjoyed by numerous fans since...

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Doctor Who Explained

as Self
Released: 2013-11-01

A BBC America documentary explores the mysterious and two-hearted alien who is the Doctor with...

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Eureka!

as Chloe
Released: 2019-04-25

A lazy, uninspired woman is visited by an otherworldly being responsible for giving humanity all...

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Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty

as Self
Released: 2013-11-23

Zoe Ball and Rick Edwards get the party started for the celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who,...

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Bound for Greatness

as Maeve MacDonough
Released: 2014-08-22

Darren, who lives with Aspergers, has gone throughout his life not truly connecting with anyone....

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Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith

as uncredited
Released: 2013-12-25

Bid the eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, a fond farewell in this retrospective documentary special...

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Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2

as Amy Pond
Released: 2010-11-09

Amy tries to flirt with The Doctor but he tries to ignore her advances.

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Doctor Who: Pond Life

as Amy Pond
Released: 2012-08-27

A series of five minisodes show Amy and Rory's life at home, while The Doctor has adventures of...

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Doctor Who: Good as Gold

as Amy Pond
Released: 2012-05-24

Rebecca, Emily, and Libby of Ashdene Primary School present a by-the-book TARDIS adventure!

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Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1

as Amy Pond
Released: 2010-11-08

After Amy enters the TARDIS, Amy is awestruck when she sees what lies inside.

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Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night

as Amy Pond
Released: 2012-11-21

When Amy wakes to find the Doctor carrying a euphonium guiltily, she uses the opportunity to ask...

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Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel

as Amy Pond
Released: 2011-08-15

Amy leaves a message on the TARDIS' answering machine. She speaks about her baby and what to do...

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The Simpsons

as Maisie (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Doctor Who

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-03-26

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...

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Doctor Who

as Amy Pond
First aired: 2005-03-26

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...

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Doctor Who

as Soothsayer
First aired: 2005-03-26

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...

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Doctor Who

as Self
First aired: 2005-03-26

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...

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What If...?

as Nebula (voice)
First aired: 2021-08-11

Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Marvel Studios Legends

as Nebula (archive footage) (uncredited)
First aired: 2021-01-08

Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories...

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Comedy Bang! Bang!

as Self
First aired: 2012-06-08

Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on...

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Calls

as Sara (voice)
First aired: 2021-03-19

Interconnected phone conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose...

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Calls

as Sara
First aired: 2021-03-19

Interconnected phone conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose...

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Rebus

as Terry Cotter
First aired: 2000-04-26

Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn...

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Doctor Who Confidential

as Self
First aired: 2005-03-26

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation...

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Selfie

as Eliza Dooley
First aired: 2014-09-30

After being the subject of an embarrassing viral video, a self-involved 20-something enlists the...

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A Little Late with Lilly Singh

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-16

The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A...

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NTSF:SD:SUV::

as Daisy
First aired: 2011-07-21

NTSF:SD:SUV:: – meaning National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle:: – is...

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Douglas Is Cancelled

as Madeline
First aired: 2024-06-27

The career of respected news presenter Douglas is threatened after he makes an ill-advised joke....

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Talking with Chris Hardwick

as Self
First aired: 2017-04-09

The popularity of AMC's "The Walking Dead" aftershow "Talking Dead" -- and specifically of host...

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The Real History of Science Fiction

as Herself
First aired: 2014-04-19

The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television...

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A Touch of Cloth

as Kerry Newblood
First aired: 2012-08-26

Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial...

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Emo Dad

as Jessica
First aired: 2013-03-05

It's the story of a father and a son who become Emo, but when the Emo guys were about to become...

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Harley Street

as Holly
First aired: 2008-07-17

Harley Street is a British television medical drama shown on ITV in 2008. The series was made...

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Harley Street

as uncredited
First aired: 2008-07-17

Harley Street is a British television medical drama shown on ITV in 2008. The series was made...

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Pond Life

as Amy Pond
First aired: 2012-08-27

Pond Life follows the life of the Doctor, and Amy Pond and Rory Williams.

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The Kevin Bishop Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2008-07-25

The Kevin Bishop Show was a sketch comedy written by and starring English comedian Kevin Bishop,...

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