Karen Gillan — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

💥Karen Sheila Gillan. Born in 1987 in Inverness, Scotland. Grew up in a family with an older sister. Studied at Telford College. Works as an actress and film director. Since 2022, married to comedian Nick Kocher, the couple has a daughter, Clementine.

🏆Main awards🏆: Empire Awards (2014) [Guardians of the Galaxy], Empire Awards (2013) [Oculus]

🎬Main projects🎬: "Oculus" (2013), "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), "Jumanji" (2017), "Gunpowder Milkshake" (2021)

⭐Interesting facts⭐: For the role of Nebula in "Guardians of the Galaxy", Karen completely shaved her head and donated her hair for a charity auction.

Filmography

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2026 Jumanji: Open World Ruby Roundhouse

Interesting facts

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Karen's theatrical debut took place in 2001. She played a small role as a secretary in the play "Inadmissible Evidence" at the Donmar Warehouse theatre in London.
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As a child, she thought that a career as a musician was what she wanted to achieve.
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In 2008, Karen worked as a model at the showing of the 'Exquisite Dolls of Nicola Roberts' collection.
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As a child, she attended the Charleston Academy, and at the age of 16 she decided to continue her studies at Edinburgh College. At 17 she enrolled at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
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Full name is Karen Sheila Gillan.
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Karen took part in the London Fashion Week fashion show in 2007.
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When Karen was 18, she had to work in a pub in London.
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If she weren't an actress, she would like to be a psychologist.