Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan, born on November twenty-eighth, nineteen eighty-seven, is a talented Scottish actress and filmmaker known for her dynamic roles in both British and Hollywood productions. She first gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Amy Pond, a beloved companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who, which aired from two thousand ten to two thousand thirteen.

Her early film career included notable performances in the thriller Outcast in two thousand ten and the romantic comedy Not Another Happy Ending in two thousand thirteen. Gillan also showcased her theatrical talents on the British stage, appearing in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence in two thousand eleven.

In two thousand thirteen, she made her Hollywood debut in the horror film Oculus, followed by her lead role in the ABC rom-com sitcom Selfie in two thousand fourteen. Gillan achieved international stardom for her role as Nebula in several films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe from two thousand fourteen to two thousand twenty-three, contributing to some of the highest-grossing films of all time. Additionally, she portrayed Ruby Roundhouse in the fantasy adventure films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in two thousand seventeen and Jumanji: The Next Level in two thousand nineteen.

Beyond acting, Gillan ventured into writing and directing with her drama film The Party's Just Beginning in two thousand eighteen, in which she also starred. In the twenty-twenties, she continued to expand her filmography with roles in the action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake in two thousand twenty-one, the thriller Dual in two thousand twenty-two, and the coming-of-age film Late Bloomers in two thousand twenty-three. She is set to appear in the fantasy drama The Life of Chuck in two thousand twenty-four and has returned to British television with the series Douglas Is Cancelled in two thousand twenty-four.