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), for which she received several awards and nominations. Her early film roles include Ally in the thriller film Outcast (2010) and Jane Lockhart in the romantic comedy film 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 as Kaylie Russell in the horror film Oculus (2013), her first commercial success in the United States, and thereafter played the lead in the ABC sitcom Selfie (2014). She achieved international stardom for portraying Nebula in several films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2014–2023), which is one of the highest-grossing media franchises, and Ruby Roundhouse in the action films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). She also garnered critical acclaim for writing and directing the drama film The Party's Just Beginning (2018), which she also starred in. She has since played Sam in the comedy film Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), a double role in the sci-fi thriller film Dual (2022), and Louise in the coming-of-age film Late Bloomers (2023). She returned to British television playing Madeleine in the series Douglas Is Cancelled (2024).Gillan's accolades include an Empire Award, a National Television Award, a Teen Choice Award and nominations for a British Academy Scotland Film Award, a Critics' Choice Award and a Saturn Award. She has been noted for her public image and activism, particularly towards suicide prevention.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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