Who is Karen Gillan?
Karen Gillan is a talented and versatile actress, director, and writer from Scotland. She has starred in various films and TV shows, both in the UK and in Hollywood. Here are some facts about her life and career:
Karen Gillan Biography |Wikipedia
On November 28, 1987, she was born in Inverness, Scotland. Marie Gillan, a singer and recording artist, and her are the sole kids.
She joined numerous youth theater groups at a young age after developing a passion for performing. Gillan moved to Edinburgh to attend Performing Arts Studio Scotland when she was sixteen. She went to the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London when she was eighteen years old.
Career
She started her career as a model but soon switched to acting. Her first TV role was on Rebus in 2006. Gillan also appeared in Stacked and The Kevin Bishop Show.
She rose to fame for playing Amy Pond, the companion of the Eleventh Doctor, in the sci-fi series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013.
She also starred in the action films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level in 2017 and 2019, the comedy The Big Short in 2015, and the biographical film The Circle in 2017. Gillan played martial artist and fearless adventurer Ruby Roundhouse in the Jumanji films.
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Awards
She received several honors for her performance, including a National Television Award, an SFX Award, and a BAFTA Scotland Award, for which she was nominated.
She debuted on the big screen in the critically and financially acclaimed horror film Oculus in 2013. Following that, she played the villainous alien Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, which made their film debut with Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014. She played the same character in Thor: Love and Thunder, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
As a Director
She wrote and acted in The Party’s Just Beginning, her debut feature film, which she also directed in 2018. The film received positive reviews and was shortlisted for a British Independent Film Award.
Her advocacy, particularly in the area of suicide prevention, is well recognized. She is an advocate for several causes and organizations, including the Time’s Up campaign, the Alzheimer’s Society, and the British Red Cross.
Marriage |Husband
She married Nick Kocher, an American comedian and writer, in May 2022. They met on the set of Selfie, a sitcom that Gillan starred in 2014.
Movies
Some of her notable movies are:
Outcast (2010)
Oculus (2013)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
The Big Short (2015)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The Party’s Just Beginning (2018)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Karen Gillan Jumanji
The Next Level (2019)
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
Dual (2022).
Karen Gillan Thor
Love and Thunder (2022)
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 (2023)
Karen Gillan Husband
She is married to Nick Kocher, an American comedian and writer who is part of the internet sketch comedy duo BriTANicK. They got married in May 2022.
Karen Gillan’s Heights
She is 5 feet 10¾ inches (1.80 m) tall.
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Karen Gillan Dr. Who
She played Amy Pond, the companion of the Eleventh Doctor (played by Matt Smith), in the British science fiction series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013.
Both the 2013 Christmas special The Time of the Doctor and the 50th anniversary special The Day of the Doctor, included her. In the show’s history, she has been one of the most well-liked and well-popular companions.
Karen Gillan is pregnant.
She is not pregnant as of December 2023. There is no official confirmation or announcement of her pregnancy from her or her husband.
Karen Gillan Weight
She weighs 58 kg (128 lbs).
Karen Gillan Nationality
She is a British citizen by birth. She also holds a Scottish nationality, as she was born and raised in Scotland.
Karen Gillan Ethnicity
She is of Scottish and English descent. Her father is from Sunderland, England, and her surname is Irish.
Education
She attended Charleston Academy in Inverness, Scotland, where she participated in various theatre productions.
Gillan then studied at the Performing Arts Studio Scotland in Edinburgh, where she was taught by theatre director Scott Johnston. She later moved to London and studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, a prestigious performing arts school.
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Karen Gillan Family
She is the only child of Marie Paterson and John Gillan, who is a singer and recording artist. Her cousin is Caitlin Blackwood, who played the younger version of her character Amy Pond on Doctor Who.
Karen Gillan Parents
Her parents are Marie Paterson and John Gillan. Her mother is a homemaker and her father is a singer and recording artist. They are supportive of her career and often attend her premieres and events.
Karen Gillan Siblings
She does not have any siblings. She is an only child.
Karen Gillan Net worth
As of November 2024, her net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
Her earnings come from her acting and filmmaking career, as well as endorsements and appearances.
Karen Gillan House
She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, where she moved in 2013 to pursue her Hollywood career. She previously lived in London, England, where she studied and worked in British film and television. Gillan also owns a house in Inverness, Scotland, where she was born and raised.
Karen Gillan Instagram
Find her on Instagram @karengillan.
Karen Gillan Facebook
Here is her Facebook profile.
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Her Twitter handle is @karengillan. Anyone can follow her and interact with her.