| Karen Gillan Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10¾ in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 28, 1987 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Karen Gillan is a Scottish actress, voice artist, director, model, and writer who is best known for having been cast as Amy Pond in the science fiction series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013. This role won her several accolades including Young Scot Award, SFX Award, TV Choice Award, and the National Television Award. Moreover, Karen Gillan has also been cast in various movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Big Short, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Alex & the List, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, All Creatures Here Below, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Love and Thunder, Jumanji: The Next Level, Gunpowder Milkshake, and The Bubble.
Born Name
Karen Sheila Gillan
Nick Names
Karen, Sheila, Kaz
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Gillan studied acting at Telford College.
She then joined the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts drama school in London and achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in acting.
Occupation
Actress, Model, Voice Artist, Director, Writer
Family
- Father – John Gillan (Siner, Recording Artist)
- Mother – Marie Gillan (Singer)
- Siblings – None. Karen is an only child.
Manager
Karen has been signed to –
- Troika, Talent Agency
- United Talent Agency
- Maison 2, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
Net Worth
Her net worth has been $4 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10¾ in or 179.5 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Karen Gillan has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Karen Gillan is of Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Red hair
- Tall stature
- Long legs
Measurements
34-26-34 in or 87-66-87 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 39.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She has voiced the TV commercials for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Warburtons, eHarmony, and others.
Religion
Despite her family being Catholic, Karen stated that she doesn’t practice any religion.
Best Known For
Her appearance in the TV series Doctor Who (2010 – 2012). She played the character of Amy Pond who is a companion of the protagonist Matt Smith (the Doctor).
First Film
Gillan first showed up in 2008 in the TV movie Stacked, playing Ginny Turner.
As a voice artist, she made her theatrical film debut by providing vocals to the character of Eyes in the 2019 computer-animated spy comedy film Spies in Disguise.
First TV Show
Karen’s first TV appearance was back in 2006 in the TV series called Rebus. Gillan appeared in the episode A Question of Blood playing the character of Teri Cotter.
As a voice artist, she made her TV show debut in Robot Chicken in 2015.
Personal Trainer
Karen’s training can be checked while she was preparing for the role of Nebula in the 3D movie Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) on kasterborous.com.
Karen Gillan Favorite Things
- Candy Bar – Hazelnut Dairy Milk
- Spice Girl Song – Who do you think you are
- Part Of Scotland– Inverness
- Favorite Place To Travel – New York
- Candy – Cadbury Cream Eggs
- Color – Teal
- Sandwich – Consists of bread with seeds, avocado, chicken, and pepper
- Animal – Meerkat
Source – RadioTimes.com, Topiama
Karen Gillan Facts
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